Rye is home to an recently expanded library that incorporates the old building with the new. Don't let the front of the building fool you - once you come around the corner the new expansion opens up to showcase a very modern building. Host to many community activities and exhibits of local artists, it is the cultural center of this seaside community. Located in the heart of town on 581 Washington Road near the Town Hall and Rye Congregational Church, the library is open Monday through Saturday.
The New EntranceTheir Mission Statement reads: "The Rye Public Library serves as the informational and cultural heart of Rye in an atmosphere that is friendly and inviting. Our mission is to facilitate a diverse inquiry of knowledge and ideas, to promote the enjoyment of reading and provide exceptional service. We offer free access to a broad array of materials and programs for the enrichment of all members of the Rye community at every stage of their lives."
Lending privileges are open to all residents, tax payers and permanent employees of Rye. So if your vacation home is located here you have access to a wide variety of library services including 2 week DVD/VHS loans, discounted museum passes and a WiFi Hot Spot. Summer reading programs, a year round film series, monthly health clinic, knitting circle and senior van service to the library are more highlights of this lovely library. There are even downloadable audio books available online. You can browse the entire catalog, place items on hold and renew your items from your home computer. Anything they don't have they will try to borrow from another library. Book discussions are held every third Tuesday at 7pm.
Children can take part at the Jackie Ann Philbrick Youth Library with Toddler Story Time and Crafts, Baby Lapsit Story Time, and YAttitudes Teen/Parent Book Group. The whole family can join in Friday Flicks at 3:15pm with popcorn or Wednesday afternoons at 1pm!
I am a great lover of libraries and Rye has services to fill all your beach book needs and more. The lending privileges here last an ample 4 weeks for books, 2 weeks for DVD/VHS and they even give you a 3 day grace period before you start accruing fines! So the next time it rains while you are visiting your vacation home in Rye - check out your local library for lots of fun activities.
Shannon Aldrich, Keller Williams Coastal Realty
"Your Second Home & Vacation Home Specialist"
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