Watkins Glen Public Library

The Watkins Glen Public Library is more than a place for books. It’s the heart of our community. It is a space where curiosity thrives, creativity blooms, and local history lives on. Every day, we connect people of all ages with knowledge and one another. This year's FLX Gives fundraiser is designed to support arts and cultural programming at the library. Through author talks, art workshops, educational lectures, and children’s events, we celebrate creativity and culture in all its forms.

In 2026, the library is fundraising to support its PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES! Hosting programs for people of all ages is one of the biggest expenses we face. Whether that means bringing in expert artists to teach, musicians to play, or purchasing supplies so that library staff can lead. 

Every donation you make today will support a future program at the library. 
Your contribution helps us keep these programs free and accessible to everyone. 
It ensures that art, culture, and community continue to flourish in Schuyler County. 

Programming
- Cookbook Club
- Free concerts
- Arts and crafts programming
- Weekly Storytimes & LEGO activities
- Movie Afternoons
- 2x Monthly Art Clubs
- 6-Week Summer Learning Program
- Understanding the American Revolution with Dr. Gary Emerson
- Understanding the Civil War with Dr. Gary Emerson
- Seasonal Adult Crafts
- Summerween & Halloween Parties
- Needlefelting, Watercolor Painting, and Jewelry Making
- Cooking classes for children and adults
- Educational workshops and seminars
- Multicultural Storytimes and programs
- Sensory Storytimes
- And so much more!

Services
- NYS Public Access Law Library
- Technical assistance
- Board games, card games & puzzles
- Computer lab
- Free tax forms
- Library of Things
- Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots & Meeting OWL
- Printing and fax services
- Free feminine products and diapers
- Novel NY Databases
- JobNOW & Peterson’s Test Prep
- Ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through Libby
- Kanopy streaming
- Mango Languages / Mango ASL
- Ground News

  Photo in header by Chris Walters