WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — The 93rd edition of the Woodstock Library Fair was in full swing Saturday, July 27, with hundreds gathering to take part in the festivities at the historic library on Library Lane.
Visitors were welcomed by clear skies, with local vendors, live music performances, secondhand clothing, arts and crafts, and children’s activities all taking place on the library’s lawn. This year’s theme, “Eras 1931-2024,” celebrates the history of the fair since its inception nearly 100 years ago, in 1931. This year’s Library Fair was a historic one, as the library is set to eventually move to a new location on 10 Dixon Ave.
Samantha Taylor, development director of the library’s move, staffed a fundraising booth on the lawn, offering information to attendees about how they can contribute. “With our new library, a 12,000 square-foot space, we are going to make sure that we build a state-of-the-art library,” she said. Taylor spoke about the current state of the fundraising process.
“We have $2.2 million to start the construction process, so we’re just $200,000 short, which is really just a small silver lining,” Taylor said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the history of our town.
” Contributors had the opportunity to donate to the library’s move in return for a naming opportunity in the new Dixon Avenue location. The site is set to feature new state-of-the-art facilities powered by green energy. In addition to donations, proceeds from .