Village Library
King's Daughters Society of Haverstraw
The object of this Society shall be to bring into working relations all women of this town vicinity who [are] individually interested in works of charity..."

Article II
King's Daughters Society Constitution
1891

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational, and entertainment resources through a collection of materials, programs and other resources that we make available.

Our History

On May 14, 1895, the King's Daughters Society, a very active charitable organization (also known as "The Haverstraw Ladies Home Mission Circle") petitioned the New York State Regents for a charter to create the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library. Melvil Dewey signed the charter, making this Library the oldest chartered public library in Rockland County. The signed charter hangs
in the Main Library today. Read more>>




Board of Trustees

Officer Title Expiring Term
Richard Freeman
Stephen Cobb
Gail Kaiser
Bonnie Koop
Patricia Soto
Kathleen Vandervoort
Sonia Burgos Crannage
President
Vice President
Financial Officer
Secretary
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
June 2012
June 2014
June 2015
June 2012
June 2013
June 2016
June 2013

Library Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm, at the Rosman Center. Meetings are open to the public and are held downstairs in the Board Meeting Room.

Departmental Staff

Director: Claudia Depkin
Assistant Director: Donna Sopalsky

Head of Adult Services: Naomi Goldberg Honor
Head of Teen Services: Patrice Gottfried
Head of Youth Services: Tara Morris

Technical Services/Circulation: Debbie DiBernardo
Custodial Services: Jessie Moore

If you are interested in holding a program at the library, please contact Cheryl Fellner at (845) 786-3800. If your program pertains to a specific department, please get in touch with one of the department heads listed above.

 

Exhibiting Your Art at the Library

Generally, displays will be in the Lowest Level of the library, outside the Community and Board Rooms. Call 786-3800 ext. 14 for more information and an application. For information on our latest exhibits, check our newsletter.

Donations to the Library

Donations to the library in the form of books may be designated for a general library fund or one of the following:

  • Natalie Tabbone Memorial Fund
  • Mary Grant Memorial Fund


  • A book plate will be placed in the donated book.

    Please Note: Books must be brought into the library! Any books left outside the library will be discarded.

    Notary Public

    A notary is available 10 am - 4:30 pm weekdays, free of charge, at the Rosman Center Library. Call (845) 786-3800 ext. 14 for an appointment.

    Fax Service

    Our Self-Serve Fax Service is located at Rosman Library. Domestic faxes are $1.50 for the first page and $0.50 each additional page. International faxes are $4.95 for the first page and $1.95 each additional page.

    If you would like to receive faxes at the library, the first fax is $1.00 and each additional page will cost $0.50 each.

    Tutor Rooms

    Tutor Rooms are available for North Rockland Home Instruction, Literacy Volunteers, and Haverstraw Library card holders (for mid-level tutor room only). Our mid-level tutor room is equipped with an Early Literacy Station which young children, and ESL patrons may use at any time.

    If you would like to use our Tutor Room, please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or the Mid-Level Computer Sign-Up desk. Patrons who sign up for the room is guaranteed an hour to use the room. After that hour, they may continue to use the room if it has not been requested by another person but they may be asked to leave at any time should it be requested.

    Scanning Service

    If you are in need of having a digital copy of a photo or document, the library offers a free scanning service located at the Computer Sign-Up desk in the middle level of the Rosman Center library. We can scan up to three items per patron per day. Scanned items may be saved for you on your own flash/thumb drive or sent to you via email.

    Copiers

    Both Rosman and the Village Branch Libraries have color copiers available for public use. Black and white copies are $0.15 per page and color copies are $0.25 per page.

    Wireless Access

    Wireless access is available for patron use at both libraries. At the Rosman Center, the best wireless connection is located on the first floor near our Local History Room. If your laptop is not wireless-ready, you may connect directly to our network via a cable. If you do not have your own cable, you may request one at the Adult Services desk.

    Public Computers

    Public computers are available for patron use throughout the building. Please be sure to have your library card with you to sign up for the computers. If you do not have a library card, you may temporarily request a one-time use guest card. Be sure to bring a valid ID with you at that time.

    The first two pages of printing are free with subesquent pages costing $0.15 per page. CD-RWs may be purchased for $1 each. Flash drives are also available for $10 (1GB), $12 (2GB), and $14 (4GB).

    Community & Board Room

    These rooms may be requested for use for meetings or events. If you would like to reserve either room, please call Cheryl at (845) 786-3800 ext 14 or reserve online. Online reservations must be confirmed first before your reservation is valid.

    Microfilm

    We have two microfilm machines available for use; one in the mid-level and one in the local history room in the Rosman Center library. We have Journal News and New York Times microfilms available for your perusal.

    Typewriter

    We have one typewriter available for public use in the mid-level of the Rosman Center library.

    Rosman Library Floor Map

    Can't find your way around? Check out our floor map below. (Click on the image for a larger view.)



               Entry Level                            Mid-Level