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.
This bond proposal will fund critical repairs and renovations needed to continue providing the best possible service to the community.
A $30 million bond proposal will be up for a public vote Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 7am to 9pm at the Ossining Public Library. The Library will maintain essential programs, services, and staffing while the work is underway.
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
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.