You can walk, bike, drive, or ride to libraries! Use these resources to help plan your library adventures.
Please note: Travel Logs include information about library summer hours. This information may change in September.
We recommend visiting library websites for hours of operation prior to visiting.
5 (or more!) at a Time
Use these suggested routes to visit five libraries in a day or a weekend. Please note that libraries may be included in multiple routes.
Mighty 5: Orangetown Libraries, Rockland County
Orange County Weekend, Orange County
Library Doves, Sullivan County
Ulster County Plus, Ulster County
Double County Day, Southern Orange and Northern Rockland.
What is a Rail Trail?
From Rails to Trails Conservancy:
Rail-trails are multipurpose public paths created from former railroad corridors. These paths are flat or gently sloping, making them easily accessible and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Rail-trails are ideal for many types of activities–depending on the rules established by the local community–including walking, bicycling, wheelchair use, inline skating, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.
Orange County Libraries
Orange-Ulster Libraries
Public Transportation
Did you know many RCLS member libraries are along or near bus routes? Click the links below for bus schedules, and plan your road trip on public transit!
Walk, Bike, Run to Your Library!
Did you know that several RCLS member libraries are near rail trails? When you are out exploring one of the many rail trails in the area, stop at a library to rest, refill your water bottle, use wi-fi, and more! If you see a book you want to read when you stop, you can borrow it using your RCLS member library card, even if you are not a member of that library! If you happen to have books from one RCLS library in your backpack, you can lighten the load by returning them to any of the 47 member libraries.
We recommend visiting library websites for hours of operation prior to visiting.