The Reading Room Association of Gouverneur was founded in 1886 by the 
members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.  The present building was 
erected in 1900 through generous gifts of Judge James Smith and 
Mr. Newton Aldrich. Additional rooms were added in 1953 and 1970 and a 
handicapped ramp and lift in 1995.
     There are currently six public access computers with Internet access, a 
photocopier, fax machine, scanner, microfilm reader/printer, TV, VCR and DVD 
player for public use.  The community room is available for group meetings.
The library circulates videotapes, DVDs and books on cassette and CD, as well 
as books and magazines. Many varied programs are held throughout the year for 
children and adults.
     Using the NCLS CATalog patrons are able to search, request and renew books 
on-line.