Building on the Best

For more than 130 years, the Ossining Public Library has established a legacy of service, enrichment, and inspiration to the greater Ossining community. Chartered as The Sing Sing Public Library in 1893, the library began as a collection of 700 books in the superintendent’s office before finding a permanent home on Croton Avenue in 1914.

This year, we’re looking to build on our legacy with a necessary and innovative renovation.

Follow along here for project news and updates.

This bond proposal will fund critical repairs and renovations needed to continue providing the best possible service to the community.

These key projects include:

• Repairs to the retaining wall and drainage system
• Parking lot improvements
• New heating and cooling systems
• Roof repairs
• Health and safety repairs and improvements
• Service-related upgrades and improvements

A $30 million bond proposal is targeted for a public vote in mid-September 2025. The Library will maintain essential programs, services, and staffing while the work is underway.

The average full value of homes within the entire Library District is approximately $625,000 and the average annual impact is expected to be $184, or $15.33 per month.

Public information sessions will be held in the summer; please bookmark our website for dates and times.

Phase 1: May 2026-May 2027

• Repair of the Retaining Wall
• Stormwater Drainage Work
• Reconfiguration and Repaving of the Parking Lot

Phase 2: April 2027-September 2028

• New energy efficient HVAC System
• Roof repairs
• Health and safety improvements
• Relocation of Teen Room
• Repurposing unused storage space into useable areas
• Expansion of front and back entries
• Adding meeting and program spaces
• Other interior improvements