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Maxwell Memorial Library

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.

OCPL Online Catalog Survey

Posted on: May 6, 2025 Last updated on: May 6, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
The Onondaga County Public Library System is looking for feedback on the usability of the online catalog.
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2025 WGCSD Tax levy proposal facts and figures

Posted on: May 6, 2025 Last updated on: May 6, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
The referendum for libraries is part of the WGCSD budget ballot:
Tuesday, May 20
6 AM to 9 PM
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Teen Take & Make Craft

Posted on: April 21, 2025 Last updated on: April 15, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
DIY Coaster
May
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Board Meeting

Posted on: April 15, 2025 Last updated on: April 15, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Monday, April 21
6:00 to 8:00 PM
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Book Sale

Posted on: April 11, 2025 Last updated on: March 20, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Maxwell Library will have a book sale in conjunction with the Village’s Mile-Long Sale.
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Maxwell Is Accepting Book Donations!

Posted on: March 20, 2025 Last updated on: March 20, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
We’re accepting new or gently used books!
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Spring & Summer Hours

Posted on: March 20, 2025 Last updated on: April 15, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Beginning April 1, Maxwell will be on extended Spring/Summer Hours!
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Vulnerable Adults Policy

Posted on: March 18, 2025 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Approved March 18, 2025
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Photo Policy

Posted on: March 18, 2025 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Amended March 18, 2025
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Unattended Children Policy

Posted on: March 18, 2025 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Maxwell Memorial Library
Reviewed March 18, 2025
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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–8 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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