Nyack Public Library

The town of Nyack boast the only Carnegie Library in Rockland County. Originally organized in 1879, the Nyack Public Library was built in 1903 with $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie agreed to fund construction so long as the town would promise to provide the library’s annual funding. The ivy covered facade of the library, which faces South Broadway, has remained untouched since the early 20th century, though the library has expanded many times throughout the years.

The original building was designed by local architects the Emery Brothers and Mr. J. B. Simonson. Entering from South Broadway you will find yourself inside the Carnegie Room. This grand yet cozy space was the original library. Beyond this space with wood trimmed walls and exposed brick, the library sprawls out into modern additions that were added in 1973, 1993 and 2010. Upstairs, when the surrounding tree are bare, the window lined reading room on the top floor offers stunning views of the Hudson River.