December Giveaway for ages 10 and under

green poster with images of gifts of books, children reading, and children hanging around the letters read

December Book Bundles are Back!

The Madrid Dam Music Series and Hepburn Library of Madrid are very excited to announce our December Book Bundles event December 2 - 30.

Hey kids! If you see a candy cane image on a streetlamp, signpost, or telephone post in Madrid, call the library at (315) 322-5673. Tell us where you saw it, and then make a curbside appointment to come and pick up you free book bundle put together just for YOU.

Be sure to let mom or dad know that we will need to know your age, your name, and your contact information.

HLM Across the Fence: Community Partners

Cartoon of Josh at a piano on stage facing the audience and the information below

Join us on Madrid Library's live stream Facebook feed at 6:00pm for our next Across the Fence: Community Partners event

Guest: Josh Barkley.

Songs of the Season with Mr. Josh Barkley

Location

13660 Madrid , NY

See map: Google Maps

COVID-19 Update 11/9/2020

November 9, 2020

The Board of Trustees and the director have decided for the safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff we should return to "Reopening Service Level 3" since the county has declared a state of emergency North Country Now. Which means:

Digital resources

We will continue to compile information here but check out our Library system's Virtual library . We will be expanding what we have access to as we learn about it so check back. Read aloud updated 11/25/2020. Added links to the library's virtual programming and to the systems virtual resources 11/25/2020

HLM Across the Fence: Community Partners

Join us on Madrid Library's live stream Facebook feed at 7:00pm for our next Across the Fence guest, Deborah Chase-Lauther.

Deborah will share with us what Hygge is and how it can help us enjoy our North Country winters.

Location

13660 Madrid , NY

See map: Google Maps

Spine Tingling tales of Northern New York

fire place images of books with ghost in chair

Live on Facebook October 28, 29, and 30 at 7pm. Deborah reads true haunted stories about Northern New York.

Location

Hepburn Library of Madrid

11 Church St

13660 Madrid , NY

United States

44° 44' 54.5388" N, 75° 8' 2.04" W

See map: Google Maps

New York US

HLM Across the Fence: Community Partners

Join us on a live stream Facebook feed for our next Across the Fence guest, Rebecca Muir McKellar.

"Becky" McKellar is a renowned organist, but she is also a magnificent quilter. She will be sharing some of her favorites, and why she loves particular patterns.

Location

13660 Madrid , NY

See map: Google Maps

HLM Live stream featuring Linda Betts -Yoga and meditation instructor

September is Self Care Month, and who couldn't use a little anxiety-reduction? Join Linda Betts, local yoga and meditation instructor, for a short demonstration of yoga positions that specifically target anxiety and stress for adults and little ones. Even if you do not have a Facebook account you can watch the recording of the live stream here. This is our first in a series of live streaming talks with community members on topics that matter to all of us in the North Country.

Location

Hepburn Library of Madrid

11 Church St

13660 Madrid , NY

United States

44° 44' 54.5388" N, 75° 8' 2.04" W

See map: Google Maps

New York US

Keep Reading

Summer Reading at Madrid Hepburn Library until Aug 31

Prizes will be awarded within each of the different age groups, Pre-K, K to 6 grades, 7 to 12 grades, and adults, at the end of August. Keep reading until August 31. Don't forget to log your reading in READsquared and do the different activities that are available to do. You earn points for everything.

Curbside Pickup changes as of 7/27/2020

As of July 27th the pickup location for items will be at the library's front door. If the weather is good it will be outside the front doors. If the weather is bad it will be right inside the doors. If you have difficulty with the stairs let us know. Also, items are now being quarantined for 96 hours. Pdf of flyer

COVID-19 Update 7/22/2020

July 22, 2020

Here is another periodically update for our community on how the library and its services are doing:

Welcome back! Appointments only entry to the library

We’re excited to announce that beginning, July 15th, we will once again open our doors, allowing patrons in by appointment. We’ve spent the last month preparing to welcome everyone back and can’t wait to see you all!

During this time, the following services will be available:

Reference Services
Computer Use
Photocopying
Faxing
Browsing and checking out materials
To make an appointment please call us at 315-322-5673

Curbside closed 7/3/2020

Curbside pickup service at the Hepburn Library of Madrid is closed for Friday, July 3rd 2020 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal curbside pickup services will resume on Monday, July 6th 2020. More information about Curbside pickup may be found here: https://www.hepburnlibraryofmadrid.org/CurbsidePickup

COVID-19 Update 6/29/2020

June 29, 2020

To keep our community informed, I wish to summarize some updates on the library. The library is currently operating at our “Reopening service level 3” which means:

Interlibrary Loan is back

We are please to inform you that interlibrary loans will once again be available.

To place a "hold" (requesting an item), you can email the library madlib@ncls.org, you can call the library 315-322-5673, or you can place a hold on an item using the catalog, at ncls.org.

Once your items have arrived the library will contact you and schedule a pick up time for curbside pickup.

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COVID-19 Update 6/13/2020

June 13, 2020

The Hepburn Library of Madrid Board of Trustees and Staff have decided to begin offering curbside pickup on June 15^th. Instructions on how to take advantage of this service can be found on the library website, Facebook or by calling.

COVID-19 update 6/3/2020

Board meeting 6/5 at 6pm; bookdrop open 6/8; curbside pickup 6/15; community room closed; library building closed

The board of Trustees will be meeting on 6/5 at 6pm virtually. The public is welcome. Please contact the library at madlib@ncls.org for more information.

Future plans: cubside pickup beginning Monday June 15th more after the board meeting.

Board meeting

signage for meeting and update on COVID-19 The board will be meeting virtually on Friday 6/5 at 6pm for more information emial:madlib@ncls.org. Public is welcome to attend.

Location

Hepburn Library of Madrid

11 Church St

13660 Madrid , NY

United States

44° 44' 54.5388" N, 75° 8' 2.04" W

See map: Google Maps

New York US

COVID-19 Update 5/18/2020

we are on hold, book drop still closed, etc

Please note: We are working on plans on how best to serve our community. None of our plans are set in stone yet, and the library and it's services will likely look different.

Census 2020 funding for the next 10 years

These are tough times for all of us. Help our community recieve the funding it needs for the next 10 years by taking 10 minutes to complete your 2020 Census. Hospitals, schools, roads, transportation, and more all recieve federal funding based on Census data. Complete your 2020 Census. We are counting on you!

Hop into Spring Canceled

COVID-19 update 4/6/2020

April 6, 2020

The Hepburn Library of Madrid will remained closed until further notice. Today, Governor Cuomo extended the NYS on PAUSE executive order until April 29th. What this means for the library:

Madrid Come Together Project

#Madridcometogether a community collaboration between the Hepburn Library of Madrid, the Madrid Dam Music Series and the Madrid Pride and Beautification Committee.

This is a community scavenger hunt. No rules, and anyone can participate. We ask that those who do participate, do so safely and while following all of the current health guidelines set forth. To participate, look for each weeks themed items while out doing your essential errands, see if your neighbors are participating, and look for local business to have stuff up too!

Internet during COVID-19

Internet right now is important to so many! We offer free wifi, this is accessible even though the library is closed-it reaches our parking lot!

Many other libraries are also removing barriers to thier wifi while they are closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you are looking for internet in your home during the COVID-19 out break, or other locations that offer free wifi-check out the links below!

COVID-19 Update 3/17/2020

March 17, 2020

The Hepburn Library of Madrid Board of Trustees and Staff take high interest in protecting our staff and patrons- in particular the high-risk populations we serve and the high-risk populations who work and volunteer for us. Therefore, the library is cancelling all programs, events, community room bookings and outreach activities at this time as well as our regularly scheduled hours of operation. This closure is a direct order from the Town of Madrid and will be until further notice.

COVID-19 Update 3/13/2020

March 12, 2020

The Hepburn Library of Madrid Board of Trustees and Staff take high interest in protecting our staff and patrons- in particular the high-risk populations we serve and the high-risk populations who work and volunteer for us.