About Us

• About Us
• Our History
• Library Staff
• Membership and Organization
• Photo Tour
• The Library (a poem)
• The Library's Five Year Plan ('06-'11)
  (updated version approved by the MBLC January 2008)

The Brewster Ladies' Library is a private institution which serves as the free public library for the Town of Brewster. It is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership of the Brewster Ladies' Library Assoc. The Library is the source of information, recreation and services for the entire family and encourages active, lively participation in all kinds of programs, projects and exhibits.

Currently, the Town is paying approximately 70% of the total Library budget. The Association pays the remaining 30%, using money from membership fees, gifts and fundraisers. This amount includes capital expenses such as equipment, furniture, and building alterations, and a share of the operating expenses including programs, a portion of book acquisitions and landscaping.

The Facilities

• Spacious, bright, comfortable reading rooms
• Meeting and conference rooms *
• Auditorium seating 150
• Computers for patrons' use More info
• Public access to the Internet, including wireless access Wifi info **
• Online newspaper and periodical subscriptions
  
  * Room use policy
  **Internet use policy

General Services

• Circulation and reference materials
• Inter-library loans
• Book requests, online, by phone or in person
• Reference assistance online or in person
• Reader's advisory services
• Home delivery of library materials
• Museum passes
• Fax and copier

For Children

• Weekly pre-school story hours
• Weekly toddler time
• Summer reading program
• Monthly craft programs
• Special displays, collections, and events

Special Events

• Book discussion series
• Displays of local artists' works
• Special displays and collections
• Lectures
• Concert series
• Film series