How do I get a library card?
Beekman residents may obtain a card by bringing proof of residence to the library and completing a registration card. If you are a new resident and do not have an updated drivers license, bring a postmarked piece of mail with your new address and your picture ID.

Where can the card be used?
In any one of the 70 libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System, which are, located in Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster and Greene counties. You may also return items to any library in the system regardless of where you checked them out.

How long can I keep my items?
Most items can be checked out for three weeks with one renewal available. DVD’s and magazines may be checked out for one week with one renewal available.

How do I request items online?
Click on the catalog link and search for an item. When you find the item you want click on the green request a title button on the top left of the page. You will be prompted to enter your library barcode (found on the back of your card) and your PIN. If you do not have a PIN, you can create it the first time you request an item. If you forget your PIN call the library and we will reset it for you.

How do I pay my fines online?
Click on the online catalog link. Click on log into my record. Enter your library card number and PIN, and click unpaid fines. Click pay online and choose your payment type.

How does the library obtain funding?
Beekman Library receives about 85% of its funding from the residents of the town of Beekman. The remaining 15% comes from other sources such as room rental, fines and fees, fund raising and grants.

What types of fund raising does the library do?
The Friends hold periodic book sales and holiday candy and cookie sales. The Board of Trustees also hold a fund raising dinner in April.

Who are the people who comprise the Board and what do they do?
The Board is a group of citizens from all backgrounds who believe that a strong library is an important part of the community. Their function is to govern the policies, mission and finances of the library. Trustees are elected by the members of the Beekman Library Association (all cardholders) at our annual meeting in February. Officers are elected by the trustees at this same meeting. Current Board Members.

Where does the library get the books for the book sales?
Books are donated by the public. Donations may be dropped off during regular library hours. We ask that you only donate materials in good condition. We do not accept condensed books, text books, or encyclopedias. If you are donating a large number of books please call ahead to ensure that we have adequate staff available to accept the donation.

Donations to the library tax exempt?
Beekman Library is a non-profit 501c (3) organization. All donations are tax exempt and gratefully accepted. We will provide a receipt for your donation upon request.