New York Essex County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Essex 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 Essex County.

1. Library System AUSABLE FORKS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 9 Church Lane, Ausable Forks, NY 12912
Phone Number: (518) 647-5596 Essex 13,107 13,107

2. Central Library AUSABLE FORKS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 9 Church Lane, Ausable Forks, NY 12912
Phone Number: (518) 647-5596 Essex N/A N/A

3. Library System BELDEN NOBLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF ESSEX
2759 Essex RD., Essex, NY 12936
Phone Number: (518) 963-8079 Essex 1,752 1,336

4. Central Library BELDEN NOBLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF ESSEX
Main Street, Essex, NY 12936
Phone Number: (518) 963-8079 Essex N/A N/A

5. Library System ELIZABETHTOWN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
8256 River Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Phone Number: (518) 873-2670 Essex 6,960 4,130

6. Central Library ELIZABETHTOWN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
8256 River Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Phone Number: (518) 873-2670 Essex N/A N/A

7. Central Library HAMMOND LIBRARY OF CROWN POINT
2732 Main Street, Crown Point, NY 12928
Phone Number: (518) 597-3616 Essex N/A N/A

8. Library System HAMMOND LIBRARY OF CROWN POINT, N. Y.
2732 Main Street, Crown Point, NY 12928
Phone Number: (518) 597-3616 Essex 5,710 4,404

9. Library System KEENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Routes 9n & 73, Keene, NY 12942
Phone Number: (518) 576-2200 Essex 15,586 5,063

10. Central Library KEENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Routes 9n & 73, Keene, NY 12942
Phone Number: (518) 576-2200 Essex N/A N/A

11. Central Library KEENE VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: Pob 86 Main Street, Keene Valley, NY 12943
Phone Number: (518) 576-4335 Essex N/A N/A

12. Library System KEENE VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 1796 Main Street RT. 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943
Phone Number: (518) 576-4335 Essex 11,490 11,428

13. Library System KEESEVILLE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 1721 Front Street, Keeseville, NY 12944
Phone Number: (518) 834-9054 Essex 12,803 6,422

14. Central Library KEESEVILLE FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 1721 Front Street, Keeseville, NY 12944
Phone Number: (518) 834-9054 Essex N/A N/A

15. Central Library LAKE PLACID PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2471 Main ST., Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone Number: (518) 523-3200 Essex N/A N/A

16. Library System LAKE PLACID PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone Number: (518) 523-3200 Essex 17,797 31,783

17. Central Library PAINE MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996
Phone Number: (518) 963-4478 Essex N/A N/A

18. Library System PAINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 2 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996
Phone Number: (518) 963-4478 Essex 20,434 16,223

19. Library System SCHROON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Phone Number: (518) 532-7737 Essex 24,905 11,764

20. Central Library SCHROON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Phone Number: (518) 532-7737 Essex N/A N/A

21. Central Library SHERMAN FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 20 Church Street, Port Henry, NY 12974
Phone Number: (518) 546-7461 Essex N/A N/A

22. Library System SHERMAN FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 20 Church Street, Port Henry, NY 12974
Phone Number: (518) 546-7461 Essex 5,516 5,379

23. Library System TICONDEROGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 99 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Phone Number: (518) 585-7380 Essex 24,389 23,571

24. Central Library TICONDEROGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 99 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Phone Number: (518) 585-7380 Essex N/A N/A

25. Central Library WADHAMS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 763 Nys Route 22, Wadhams, NY 12993
Phone Number: (518) 962-8717 Essex N/A N/A

26. Library System WADHAMS FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 763 Nys Route 22, Wadhams, NY 12993
Phone Number: (518) 962-8717 Essex 2,492 1,250

27. Library System WELLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 12230 Nys Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987
Phone Number: (518) 946-2644 Essex 4,550 5,814

28. Central Library WELLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 12230 Nys Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987
Phone Number: (518) 946-2644 Essex N/A N/A

29. Central Library WESTPORT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
6 Harris Lane, Westport, NY 12993
Phone Number: (518) 962-8219 Essex N/A N/A

30. Library System WESTPORT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
6 Harris Lane, Westport, NY 12993
Phone Number: (518) 962-8219 Essex 7,015 8,500

Overview of Essex County, New York

Essex County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 38,851. Its name is from the English county of Essex. Its county seat is Elizabethtown.

History

When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Essex 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. One of the other pieces, Charlotte County, contained the eastern portion.

In 1784, the name “Charlotte County” was changed to Washington County to honor George Washington, the American Revolutionary War general and later President of the United States of America.

In 1788, Clinton County was split off from Washington County. This was a much larger area than the present Clinton County, including several other counties or county parts of the present New York State.

Essex County was split from Clinton County in 1799.

Geography

Essex County is in the northeastern part of New York State, just west of Vermont along the eastern boundary of the State. The eastern boundary of Essex County is Lake Champlain, which serves as the New York-Vermont border. The highest point in New York, Mount Marcy is in the Town of Keene.

The Ausable River forms a partial northern boundary for the county.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,964 km² (1,916 mi²). 4,654 km² (1,797 mi²) of it is land and 310 km² (120 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.25% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 38,851 people, 15,028 households, and 9,828 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (22/mi²). There are 23,115 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.84% White, 2.81% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 2.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 15,028 households out of which 29.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% are married couples living together, 8.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% are non-families. 28.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the county the population is spread out with 22.80% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 107.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $34,823, and the median income for a family is $41,927. Males have a median income of $30,952 versus $22,205 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,194. 11.60% of the population and 7.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities, Towns, Villages, and other locations

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

  • Chesterfield (town)
  • Crown Point (town)
  • Elizabethtown (town)
  • Elizabethtown
  • Essex (town)
  • Jay (town)
  • Keene (town)
  • Keeseville (village)
  • Lake Placid (village)
  • Lewis (town)
  • Minerva (town)
  • Mineville-Witherbee
  • Moriah (town)
  • Newcomb (town)
  • North Elba (town)
  • North Hudson (town)
  • Port Henry (village)
  • Saranac Lake (village)
  • Schroon (town)
  • Armand (town)
  • Ticonderoga (town)
  • Ticonderoga
  • Westport (town)
  • Willsboro (town)
  • Wilmington (town)

Map of Essex County New York