Library Information

Mission Statement

The Catskill Public Library and Palenville Branch Library are dedicated to providing free access to the world of ideas, learning and entertainment for enrichment of their respective communities. Our mission is to continually improve and expand our services, materials and programs to best serve the needs and desires of the residents of Catskill and Palenville, to whom the library belongs.

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Library Policies

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Board Policies

CPL Long Range Plan

Mission Statement

Bylaws of the Catskill Public Library

Public Comment Policy

Committee on Open Government

Conflict of Interest Policy

Trustee Code of Ethics Policy

Trustee Nomination Policy

Trustee Continuing Education Policy

Catskill Public Library Board of Trustees Application

Attestation Form

Collection Policies

Collection Development Policy

Appendix A – Library Bill of Rights

Appendix B – Freedom to Read

03. Local Author Collection Policy

03-1. Local Author Contribution Request

Challenge of Library Resources Policy

Request for Reconsideration Form

Copyright Laws and the Use of Copiers in the Library Policy

Circulation Policies

Confidentiality of Patron Records

Lending Rules and Regulations

In-District Patron Policy and Non-Resident Use

Schedule of Fees

08. Lost or Damage Items Policy

Fine Free Policy

Customer Service Policy

Financial Policies

Catskill Public Library Financial Policies

Internet & Technology Policies

Computer Use in the Library Policy

Technology Plan

Technology Current Conditions

05. Wireless and Hotspot Use Policy

05-1. Hotspot Use Agreement

Public Space Policies

Accessibility

Bulletin Boards and Handouts Policy

Environmental Policy

Freedom of Information Law Policy

Guidelines for Animals in the Library

Incident Report Policy

Incident Report Form

Law Enforcement Inquiry Policy and Procedure

Meeting Room Policy

Application for the Use of the Meeting Room

Patron Code of Conduct

Patron Complaint Policy

Patron Complaint Form

Program Policy

16a-Program-Suggestion-Policy

16b-Program-Submission-Form

16c-Programming-Agreement-and-Terms

17-Recording-by-the-Public-In-The-Library-replaces-Recording-In-The-Library

17b-Recording-During-Library-Programs-or-Events

2023-08-11-Photo-Release-Form-for-Adults

2023-08-11-Photo-Release-Form-for-Minors

Child and Vulnerable Adult Policy

18-Tutoring-Policy

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Staff Directory