ABOUT OUR LIBRARY
A closer look at our library and its rich history

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Pictures of the Library

[Portrait]

Our library's historic benefactress and namesake, S. Maretta Thrall (183?-1897)

[Picture]

The old Thrall Library building.


[Picture]

The new Thrall Library
on Depot Street.


For an interior map, please click here.

For even more images of Thrall Library, please click here.


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Some Points of Interest


Time and Space


  • February 13, 1995 marked the opening day of the new Middletown Thrall Library on Depot Street.

  • The size our new building is 30,000 square feet. That's five times the size of our old building.


By web or by print



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Fast Facts for 2004


  • Circulation - 331-317 (highest in library's history)
  • Reference Questions Answered - 32,393
  • ILLs Filled - 30,306
  • Programs for Children & Adults - 263
  • Times Meeting Room Used by Community Groups - 356
  • Access to Website - 1,087,805 (highest in library's history)
  • Cardholders - 23,041
  • 2004 Operating Budget - $2,381,500


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2002 Highlights


  • Officially began operations as the Thrall Public Library District, serving an expanded chartered service area.
  • Awarded an October Event Grant from the New York Council for the Humanities.
  • Received the final payment from the bequest of Middletown native Thomas C. Walts.
  • Received over $25,000 in support for equipment, materials, and programs from the Friends of Middletown Thrall Library.
  • Received a $5,000 grant for library support from Senator John J. Bonacic.
  • Nominated for a national library award for service excellence by Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman.


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Hours of Library Operation

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