We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Columbia 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 Columbia County.
1. Branch Library CANAAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1647 Rt 5, Canaan, NY 12029
Phone Number: (518) 781-3392 Columbia N/A N/A
2. Central Library CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 11 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham, NY 12037
Phone Number: (518) 392-3666 Columbia N/A N/A
3. Library System CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 11 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037
Phone Number: (518) 392-3666 Columbia 65,618 19,000
4. Central Library CLAVERACK FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM ASSO
RT. 9h & 23b, Claverack, NY 12513
Phone Number: (518) 851-7120 Columbia N/A N/A
5. Library System CLAVERACK FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM ASSOCIATION
Routes 9h And 23b, Claverack, NY 12513
Phone Number: (518) 851-7120 Columbia 23,055 12,300
6. Library System GERMANTOWN LIBRARY
Street Address: 71 Palatine Park Road Suite 7, Germantown, NY 12526
Phone Number: (518) 537-5800 Columbia 15,906 9,043
7. Central Library GERMANTOWN LIBRARY
Street Address: 71 Palatine Park Road Suite 7, Germantown, NY 12526
Phone Number: (518) 537-5800 Columbia N/A N/A
8. Library System HUDSON AREA ASSOCIATION LIBRARY
Street Address: 400 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone Number: (518) 828-1792 Columbia 17,102 13,000
9. Central Library HUDSON AREA ASSOCIATION LIBRARY
Street Address: 400 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone Number: (518) 828-1792 Columbia N/A N/A
10. Central Library KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106
Phone Number: (518) 758-6192 Columbia N/A N/A
11. Library System KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106
Phone Number: (518) 758-6192 Columbia 39,969 20,247
12. Library System LIVINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 90 Old Post Road, Livingston, NY 12541
Phone Number: (518) 851-2270 Columbia 2,384 949
13. Central Library LIVINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: Old Post Road, Livingston, NY 12534
Phone Number: (518) 851-2270 Columbia N/A N/A
14. Central Library NEW LEBANON LIBRARY
Street Address: 550 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone Number: (518) 794-8844 Columbia N/A N/A
15. Library System NEW LEBANON LIBRARY
Street Address: 550 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone Number: (518) 794-8844 Columbia 21,395 10,405
16. Library System NORTH CHATHAM FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: Main Street, Route 203, North Chatham, NY 12132
Phone Number: (518) 766-3211 Columbia 16,233 4,500
17. Central Library NORTH CHATHAM FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: Main ST., Route 203, North Chatham, NY 12132
Phone Number: (518) 766-3211 Columbia N/A N/A
18. Central Library PHILMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 Main Street Po Box 816, Philmont, NY 12565
Phone Number: (518) 672-5010 Columbia N/A N/A
19. Library System PHILMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 101 Main Street, Philmont, NY 12565
Phone Number: (518) 672-5010 Columbia 23,644 14,532
20. Central Library ROELIFF JANSEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2609 Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529
Phone Number: (518) 325-4101 Columbia N/A N/A
21. Library System ROELIFF JANSEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
2609 Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529
Phone Number: (518) 325-4101 Columbia 25,272 15,632
22. Central Library VALATIE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 3203 Church ST., Valatie, NY 12184
Phone Number: (518) 758-9321 Columbia N/A N/A
23. Library System VALATIE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 3203 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184
Phone Number: (518) 758-9321 Columbia 15,381 7,069
Overview of Columbia County, New York
Columbia County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 63,094. The county seat is Hudson. The name comes from the Latin feminine form of the name of Christopher Columbus, which was at the time of the formation of the county a popular proposal for the name of the United States of America.
History
When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Columbia County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont.
On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. The other two were called Tryon County (later renamed Montgomery County) and Charlotte County (later renamed Washington County). From 1772 to 1786 Albany County included, besides the present territory of Albany County, all of the present Columbia County, as well as what are now Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties, parts of the present Greene and Washington Counties, and a piece of what is now southwestern Vermont.
In 1786, Columbia County was split off from Albany County.
Geography
Columbia County is in the eastern part of New York State, southeast of Albany and immediately west of the Massachusetts border. The western border is the Hudson River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,679 km² (648 mi²). 1,647 km² (636 mi²) of it is land and 32 km² (13 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.93% water.
The terrain is gentle, rolling hills, rising sharply into the Taconic and Berkshire Mountains along the state line.
The highest point is on the Massachusetts state line near the summit of Alander Mountain, at approximately 2,110 feet (643 m) above sea level, in the town of Copake. The lowest point is at or near sea level along the Hudson.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 63,094 people, 24,796 households, and 16,588 families residing in the county. The population density is 38/km² (99/mi²). There are 30,207 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (48/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.09% White, 4.52% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 24,796 households out of which 29.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% are married couples living together, 10.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% are non-families. 27.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $41,915, and the median income for a family is $49,357. Males have a median income of $34,702 versus $25,878 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,265. 9.00% of the population and 6.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.80% of those under the age of 18 and 6.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities, Towns, and Villages
According to countryaah, Columbia County, New York has the following cities and towns:
