HISTORY OF THE WEST WINFIELD LIBRARY

The West Winfield Library was established in 1895 as part of our local school system. It was located in the school office and the principal was considered to be the librarian.

In 1912 the library moved to Bisby hall, where it occupied space on the second floor. At that time it was changed from a school district library to a free public library. In 1971 the library was moved to its present location on the first floor of Bisby Hall, which also houses the offices of the Village Clerk, the Town Justice Court, and the New York State Police.

The Absolute Charter from the New York State Board of Regents was granted June 23, 1978. A plaque listing all the people who have served as librarian over the years is on display in the library, a gift from the 1990 Board of Trustees.

The West Winfield Library operates under the auspices of the Village of West Winfield, but in reality we serve all the towns and villages encompassed by the Mount Markham School District, as well as surrounding outlying areas.

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