The first library for public use in Sherrill was a cupboard of books in the Oneida Community Limited Trap Factory set up by Steven R. Leonard and another cupboard in the OCL Silk Factory set up by Harriet E. Joslyn in 1900 for use by employees.  When Mrs. Joslyn died in 1915, she left a considerable donation of OCL stock for the purpose of developing a public library incorporated under the laws of New York State.
                 In 1921, a new library building was occupied on E. Noyes Blvd. with Mrs. Florence McDonald as the full-time librarian.  Following Mrs. McDonald retirement in 1946, Mrs. Esther Lanz filled the position until 1956 when Mrs. Jean Bigger became the librarian.  During her tenure the library joined the Mid-York Library System.
                The need for more space for the growing collection and population prompted the decision for construction of our current building on Sherrill Road in 1970. Jean Bigger retired after 21 years of service that saw the library through a time of many changes. Mrs. Judy Noyes succeeded her and saw the library through the difficult economic times of the 80's that reduced financial aid to the library and postponed any renovation and repairs that were needed.
                Upon the retirement of Mrs. Noyes in 1994, Melissa Hawthorne became the library director. In 1995, the library board began a capital fund campaign to renovate the building.
                Presently Bonnie Unsworth serves as the library director.  We are proud of our history and that we have preserved for future  generations the presence of a fine library in the Sherrill-Kenwood neighborhood.