Library Policies

Below please find a list of policies for Paine Memorial Free Library. Please note that each member library in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library system has their own unique policies. Please refer to each member library for use of their materials.

Open Meeting Policy: All public and association libraries are subject to the open meetings law (Education Law, Section 260-a).
Confidentiality of Library Records: All public and association libraries are required to keep library records confidential according to Civil Practice Laws and Rules, Section 4509.
Internet Use Policy: Chapter 357 of the Laws of 2000 requires that the Board of Trustees of a public, free association or Indian library, which provides public access to the Internet, establish a policy governing patron use of computer terminals that access the Internet. The law provides that a verification of such policy shall be included in the annual report submitted to the State Education Department.
Conflict of Interest Policy: All public and association libraries are subject to Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Section 715-a.
Whistle Blower Policy: All public and association libraries with twenty or more employees AND an annual revenue in excess of one million dollars in the previous fiscal year are subject to Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Section 715-b. (Note that this is required only for certain libraries.)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy: All public and association libraries are subject to Labor Law, Section 201-G. All employers in NYS are required to have a sexual harassment prevention policy and are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training. Additional information is provided at https://www.ny.gov/combating-sexual-harassment-workplace/employers

Paine Memorial Free Library

2 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996

Interested in Joining our 2025 Craft Fair?

Attached is our Registration Form for our 2025 Craft Fair! This year we will once again be hosting this event outside of the Paine Memorial Free Library. Applications are due by June 1st, 2025. Click below to download our Registration Form (PDF)!

Attached is our Registration Form for our 2025 Craft Fair! This year we will once again be hosting this event outside of the Paine Memorial Free Library. Applications are due by June 1st, 2025.
Click below to download our Registration Form (PDF)!