New York Orange County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Orange County, NY. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in New York Orange County.

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1. Library System ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990
Phone Number: (845) 986-1047 Orange 149,741 160,000

2. Central Library ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990
Phone Number: (845) 986-1047 Orange N/A N/A

3. Central Library CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1784 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918
Phone Number: (914) 469-4252 Orange N/A N/A

4. Library System CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1784 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918
Phone Number: (845) 469-4252 Orange 103,109 61,114

5. Library System CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, NY 12518
Phone Number: (845) 534-8282 Orange 196,144 62,434

6. Central Library CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, NY 12518
Phone Number: (845) 534-8282 Orange N/A N/A

7. Central Library FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 4 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY 10921
Phone Number: (845) 651-7659 Orange N/A N/A

8. Library System FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 4 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY 10921
Phone Number: (845) 651-7659 Orange 37,564 26,374

9. Library System GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
203 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
Phone Number: (845) 294-6606 Orange 167,334 67,860

10. Central Library GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
203 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
Phone Number: (845) 294-6606 Orange N/A N/A

11. Central Library GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 79 Waterstone Rd, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
Phone Number: (845) 477-8377 Orange N/A N/A

12. Library System GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 79 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
Phone Number: (845) 477-8377 Orange 86,069 111,598

13. Library System HIGHLAND FALLS LIBRARY
Street Address: 298 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
Phone Number: (845) 446-3113 Orange 33,350 30,000

14. Central Library HIGHLAND FALLS LIBRARY
Street Address: 298 Main ST., Highland Falls, NY 10928
Phone Number: (845) 446-3113 Orange N/A N/A

15. Central Library JOSEPHINE-LOUISE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 5 Scofield ST., Walden, NY 12586
Phone Number: (845) 778-7621 Orange N/A N/A

16. Library System JOSEPHINE-LOUISE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 5 Scofield Street, Walden, NY 12586
Phone Number: (845) 778-7621 Orange 65,936 62,581

17. Central Library MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE
6 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Phone Number: (845) 496-5483 Orange N/A N/A

18. Library System MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE
6 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Phone Number: (845) 496-5483 Orange 172,419 60,000

19. Library System MONROE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, NY 10950
Phone Number: (845) 783-4411 Orange 230,508 174,280

20. Central Library MONROE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, NY 10950
Phone Number: (845) 783-4411 Orange N/A N/A

21. Central Library MONTGOMERY FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 133 Clinton Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone Number: (845) 457-5616 Orange N/A N/A

22. Library System MONTGOMERY FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 133 Clinton Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone Number: (845) 457-5616 Orange 22,203 10,292

23. Library System NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone Number: (845) 563-3600 Orange 268,721 267,359

24. Central Library NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone Number: (845) 563-3600 Orange N/A N/A

25. Central Library PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 138 Pike ST., Port Jervis, NY 12771
Phone Number: (845) 856-7313 Orange N/A N/A

26. Library System PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771
Phone Number: (845) 856-7313 Orange 72,607 51,812

27. Branch Library SUMMITFIELD BRANCH
Street Address: 6-22 Sweezy AVE., Middletown, NY 10940
Phone Number: (845) 341-5496 Orange N/A N/A

28. Central Library THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALKILL
11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone Number: (845) 341-5454 Orange N/A N/A

29. Library System THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALLKILL
11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone Number: (845) 341-5454 Orange 306,659 510,000

30. Library System TOWN OF CRAWFORD FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 227 Maple Avenue, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone Number: (845) 744-3375 Orange 37,597 21,435

31. Central Library TOWN OF CRAWFORD FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 227 Maple Avenue, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone Number: (845) 744-3375 Orange N/A N/A

32. Central Library TUXEDO PARK LIBRARY
Street Address: 227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
Phone Number: (845) 351-2207 Orange N/A N/A

33. Library System TUXEDO PARK LIBRARY
Street Address: 227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
Phone Number: (845) 351-2207 Orange 56,697 34,404

34. Library System WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 16 County Route 105, Highland Mills, NY 10930
Phone Number: (845) 928-6162 Orange 109,816 93,380

35. Central Library WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 16 County Route 105, Highland Mills, NY 10930
Phone Number: (914) 928-6162 Orange N/A N/A

36. Branch Library WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY – IDA CORNELL BRANCH
Street Address: 23 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY 10917
Phone Number: (914) 928-2114 Orange N/A N/A

Overview of Orange County, New York

Orange County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 341,367. The county seat is Goshen. The name is in honor of William, Prince of Orange, who was greatly esteemed by the original settlers of the region.

History

In 1683, New York State established its first twelve counties. Orange County was one of them. Its boundaries at that time included the present Rockland County.

In 1798, Rockland County was split from Orange County.

Geography

Orange County is in southeastern New York State, directly north of the New Jersey-New York border, west of the Hudson River, and northwest of New York City. Orange County borders Sullivan County, New York, Ulster County, New York, Rockland County, New York, and Sussex and Passaic counties in New Jersey.

Orange County is where the Great Valley of the Appalachians finally opens up and ends. The western corner is set off by the Shawangunk Ridge. The area along the Rockland County border (within Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks) and south of Newburgh is part of the Hudson Highlands. The land in between is the valley of the Wallkill River.

The highest point is Schunemunk Mountain, at 1,664 feet (507 m) above sea level. The lowest is sea level along the Hudson.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,172 km² (839 mi²). 2,114 km² (816 mi²) of it is land and 58 km² (22 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.65% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 341,367 people, 114,788 households, and 84,483 families residing in the county. The population density is 161/km² (418/mi²). There are 122,754 housing units at an average density of 58/km² (150/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 83.70% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.09% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 11.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 114,788 households out of which 39.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% are non-families. 21.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.35.

In the county the population is spread out with 29.00% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 100.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $52,058, and the median income for a family is $60,355. Males have a median income of $42,363 versus $30,821 for females. The per capita income for the county is $21,597. 10.50% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.80% of those under the age of 18 and 8.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Orange County, New York has the following cities and towns:

  • Balmville
  • Beaverdam Lake-Salisbury Mills
  • Blooming Grove (town)
  • Central Valley
  • Chester (village)
  • Chester (town)
  • Cornwall on Hudson (village)
  • Cornwall (town)
  • Crawford (town)
  • Deerpark (town)
  • Firthcliffe
  • Florida (village)
  • Fort Montgomery
  • Gardnertown
  • Goshen (village)
  • Goshen (town)
  • Greenville (town)
  • Greenwood Lake (village)
  • Hamptonburgh (town)
  • Harriman (village)
  • Highland Falls (village)
  • Highland Mills
  • Highlands (town)
  • Kiryas Joel (village)
  • Maybrook (village)
  • Mechanicstown
  • Middletown (city)
  • Minisink (town)
  • Monroe (village)
  • Monroe (town)
  • Montgomery (village)
  • Montgomery (town)
  • Mount Hope (town)
  • New Windsor (town)
  • Newburgh (town)
  • Newburgh (city)
  • Orange Lake
  • Otisville (village)
  • Pine Bush
  • Port Jervis (city)
  • Scotchtown
  • Tuxedo Park (village)
  • Tuxedo (town)
  • Unionville (village)
  • Vails Gate
  • Walden (village)
  • Wallkill (town)
  • Walton Park
  • Warwick (village)
  • Warwick (town)
  • Washington Heights
  • Washingtonville (village)
  • Wawayanda (town)
  • West Point
  • Woodbury (town)

Map of Orange County New York