Its facility is a local historic landmark completed in 1905 and was constructed through grants from Andrew Carnegie and the Solvay Process Company, predecessor to AlliedSignal, Inc. and Honeywell. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The library is located at the corner of Woods and North Orchard Roads in Solvay, New York, near the New York State Fairgrounds. Its collection contains more than 30,000 books and includes circulating magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, Playaways, and music CDs. Computers for public use and Internet access are available, as well as WiFi (wireless) access.
The Library is home to the archives of the Solvay Process and has special collection material related to the remediation of Onondaga Lake. The Local History room also houses archives of the Solvay Union Free District and some local history materials. Use of the room is possible by appointment only (see the Local History section of the Solvay website).
In 2008, the Village of Solvay completed a $3 million renovation and expansion to the Solvay Public Library. The Library now boasts an elevator, new meeting rooms, and enlarged reading and children's rooms.
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Phone:
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