​How to Get a Library Card

We have books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, and more available for borrowing.  

Borrowing Periods:

DVD                                                    1 week

New Fiction and Magazines           2 weeks

All other material                             4 weeks

Materials may be renewed, depending upon local library policies and if the material is requested by another patron.  Items can be renewed at the library, by phone, or in your online account.

Overdue Material Fines: 

As of April 29, 2019, the Library no longer charges fines on

late materials. 

Ebooks, Eaudiobooks, and Emagazines are available for borrowing on the E-resource page.  

​Borrowing Information

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-6; Friday 9-4; Saturday 10-1.

​​​38 South Market Street / Johnstown NY 12095  (518) 762-8317

License or photo identification with current address is required to obtain a library card.  Two pieces of mail from your current address can be substituted.  

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to obtain a library card.  

Library cards from any member library of the Mohawk Valley Library System (MVLS) or Saratoga Adirondack Library System (SALS) are accepted here.

You can also sign up for a library card here.