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Maxwell Memorial Library

In the Heart of Camillus Since 1918

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Maxwell Memorial Library serves the Town of Camillus on the western side of Onondaga County. Founded in 1918, Maxwell is housed on the corner of Genesee and Leroy streets in the village of Camillus. Our building was built circa-1868 and was formerly a church.

Maxwell's mural in the youth area showing people walking towards an open book.

Maxwell’s mural is complete

Posted on: January 28, 2026 Last updated on: January 28, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
On January 28, the County Executive announced the completion of the mural in Maxwell’s Youth Area.
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Preschool Fair

Posted on: January 27, 2026 Last updated on: January 27, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Saturday, February 14
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Tax season

Posted on: January 27, 2026 Last updated on: January 29, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library

Update

Current status:

  • State forms & instructions in
  • 1040 instructions in
  • Still waiting for 1040 forms
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Snow

Posted on: January 25, 2026 Last updated on: January 27, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Library will be closed Monday, January 26, due to the storm
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Annual Report: 2025 In Review

Posted on: January 21, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell’s programs, services, and collections for 2025
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Special Board Meeting

Posted on: January 21, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Wednesday, February 4
6:00 to 8:00 PM
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Library closed Friday

Posted on: January 16, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Due to the snow storm, Maxwell is closed on Friday, January 16.
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Martin Luther King Day

Posted on: January 15, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Memorial Library will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.
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Board Meeting

Posted on: January 15, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Tuesday, January 20
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Note: Tuesday meeting

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Maxwell is Closed Today (Tue, 12/30)

Posted on: December 30, 2025 Last updated on: January 2, 2026 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library is closed today (Tue, 12/30)
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About Maxwell

Maxwell Memorial Library serves the Town of Camillus, New York on the western side of Onondaga County. The library is located on the corner of Genesee and Leroy streets near the center of the Village of Camillus. Though Maxwell Library was founded in 1918, our building dates from around 1868 and formerly housed a church.

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Monday–Thursday10 AM–7 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–3 PM
SundayClosed

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Maxwell Memorial Library
14 Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315-672-3661
maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

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