New Hartford Public Library

Provides public access to black and white and color laser printing, and offers scanning via Epson and Canon flatbed scanners connected to adult computers, equipped with optical character recognition software to convert scanned documents into editable text.

Offers 16 public PC computers for adult and child use, including access to the Internet, Mid-York electronic catalog, and productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Provides time-limited sessions with one-hour initial access and automatic 15-minute extensions when computers are available.

Operates two self-checkout stations and two dedicated catalog search computers to support independent patron use of library resources.

Offers free Wi-Fi access to patrons using personal portable devices within the library facility.

Provides educational and recreational resources to residents of the Town of New Hartford and the Mid-York Library region through a physical library facility open multiple days per week, offering collections, programs, and public access to technology and materials. The library operates in a 19,000 square foot building and is among the busiest in its regional network.

Provides a tool that estimates the monetary value of individual and family use of library resources and services.

Operates three exterior book return drops available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including one accessible from vehicles, allowing convenient returns outside of library hours.

Provides Apple iPads in the Children’s Corner preloaded with educational games for young children; these devices are not connected to the internet, ensuring a safe and focused learning environment.

Holds regular meetings for the Friends of the New Hartford Public Library, a volunteer group that supports library activities and operations.

Hosts a variety of public programs and events, including an annual Ice Cream Social, an Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament, and special presentations such as one by Central New York Ghost Hunters, Inc.

Accepts donations of books, audiovisual materials, puzzles, and other items; unsuitable materials are sold through the Friends' used book room. Provides letters of acknowledgement stating the number of donated items upon request.

Operates a musical instrument lending program that allows patrons to borrow instruments for up to one year.

Maintains a public garden on library grounds donated by Elizabeth Keller-Lally, featuring a prominent row of pink, white, and red herbaceous peonies.

Operates a reservation system for study rooms available for in-person or phone booking, allowing up to two hours per day per patron with a 15-minute arrival policy. Prioritizes large room access for larger groups when needed.

Uses income from its trust fund to enhance, enrich, and supplement library services and quality.

Operates a used book room open during regular library hours, offering books and audio-visual items for sale at low prices with a rotating selection. Proceeds support library needs and programs.

Suspends borrowing privileges for patrons with fines exceeding $10.00 across all Mid York Libraries and offers automatic renewal of eligible items checked out from NHPL up to two times, provided no other patrons are waiting.

Eliminated overdue fines for library materials as of June 18, 2025. Automatically marks unreturned materials as “assumed-lost” — 14 days after the due date for books and other materials, and 7 days for DVDs and music CDs.