Starr Library

7 reviews

+1 (845) 876-4030

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68 W Market St

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

+1 (845) 876-4030

http://starrlibrary.org

History

Founded as the Starr Institute, we have been serving the Rhinebeck community since 1862. Now on West Market St. in an expanded building, we provide information and entertainment and learning opportunities as well as Internet access and free wi-fi. See us online at www.starrlibrary.org

Specialties

The Starr Library has been a part of Rhinebeck since 1862. We offer books, DVDs, downloadable audio, programs on all sorts of topics, kid events and high speed Internet access. Wi-fi available. See us online at www.starrlibrary.org

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Reviews

4.07 reviews

Brian S.

12/13/2015

Knights clocks and quilts The first library in Rhinebeck started back in 1862 and as the town grew, so did the library. The finally renovation was in 2005 when the existing structure was nearly...

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Bill Z.

4/16/2014

I think it's great when a library can grow with the community it supports. If you are familiar with (or have read about, on their website) the history of this Rhinebeck library, you'll see they've...

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Meghan O.

9/21/2012

Really wonderful, friendly staff!! I have always been helped without judgement at the library (some librarians can be snooty sometimes, but the employees at Rhinebeck are anything but!). The...

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Christopher B.

5/5/2012

Although I don't need to use this library all that much, I do like to use it on occasion. Between problems at my own town's library(if any occur) or I'm just out and about(and this is nearby)...

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Roger D.

11/2/2012

Basing solely on my use of the library (Wi-Fi with my laptop), this is a large, modern space so it can accommodate a decent amount of people without being intrusive. The only complaint is the...

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