Frank J. Basloe Library

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Frank J. Basloe Library We are a full service public library in Herkimer, NY dedicated to the community for 130 years and beyond.

Library Director: Christine Fleischer
Youth Services Librarian: Mackenzie Scalora

It's a pumpkin party tomorrow morning at Toddler Tales! Join us at 10 AM for stories all about this Fall favorite.
10/14/2026

It's a pumpkin party tomorrow morning at Toddler Tales! Join us at 10 AM for stories all about this Fall favorite.

Get ready for spooktacular fun at our Kids Halloween Party this weekend! Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 11-1 for...
10/13/2026

Get ready for spooktacular fun at our Kids Halloween Party this weekend! Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 11-1 for games, crafts, snacks, and a Halloween Scavenger Hunt. And don't forget your costume!

Don't forget! The library will be closed tomorrow, October 12th. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th for our normal ...
10/11/2026

Don't forget! The library will be closed tomorrow, October 12th. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th for our normal hours.

Even though is coming to an end, censorship is not. Check out this infographic with more information on book bans and ...
10/10/2026

Even though is coming to an end, censorship is not. Check out this infographic with more information on book bans and challenges from 2025, and click this link to find ways you can help fight against censorship.

https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/

The most challenged book of 2025 is "Sold" by Patricia McCormick with 36 challenges. This book is frequently challenged ...
10/09/2026

The most challenged book of 2025 is "Sold" by Patricia McCormick with 36 challenges. This book is frequently challenged for sexual content, LGBTQIA+ content, profanity, religious content, political viewpoint, and DEI content.

The second most challenged book of 2025 is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky, with 33 challenges. Thi...
10/09/2026

The second most challenged book of 2025 is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky, with 33 challenges. This books is often challenged for sexual content, profanity, LGBTQIA+ content, religious content, violence, and political viewpoint.

The third most challenged book of 2025 is "Gender Q***r" by Maia Kobabe with 25 challenges. "Gender Q***r" is frequently...
10/08/2026

The third most challenged book of 2025 is "Gender Q***r" by Maia Kobabe with 25 challenges. "Gender Q***r" is frequently challenged for sexual content, LGBTQIA+ content, profanity, religious content, and DEI content.

The 4th most challenged book of 2025 is "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas. "Empire of Storms" has been challenged for ...
10/08/2026

The 4th most challenged book of 2025 is "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas. "Empire of Storms" has been challenged for LGBTQIA+ content, profanity, sexual content, racial content, violence, religious content, political viewpoint, and DEI content.

Address

245 N Main Street
Herkimer, NY
13350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13158661733

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