Hillview Free Library
🏢 Warren County · Diamond Point, New York
Hillview Free Library
Nestled on the western shore of Lake George in the Adirondacks, Hillview Free Library has served the Diamond Point community since its New York State charter in 1901 — a century-old gathering place for year-round residents and summer visitors alike.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3717 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, DIAMOND POINT, NY 12824
Phone: +1518-668-3012
Website: hillviewfreelibrary.com
Plus Code: 87M8F8J7+H7 (DIAMOND POINT, NY)
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📖 About Hillview Free Library
Hillview Free Library traces its roots to 1895, when Ms. Luther E. Hamilton donated a book collection to the community. The library operated informally for years before Jane Keyes Hamilton purchased property in 1899 and relocated an 1860s-era schoolhouse to serve as its permanent home. Architect J. Dickinson Hunter later designed the library's distinctive stone structure, featuring a stone-arched entryway, a curved wooden door, and an oak-lined great room that remains its hallmark today. A children's room was added in 1967, followed by renovations to the great room in 1997. The library holds a New York State charter issued on December 19, 1901, and continues to serve the Lake George shoreline communities of Diamond Point and surrounding Warren County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Historic stone building designed by architect J. Dickinson Hunter — original arched entryway and oak great room still intact
- Adirondack Collection: curated regional titles on the Adirondack Park, Lake George history, and local natural history
- Stoddard Collection: works by and about Seneca Ray Stoddard, the noted 19th-century Adirondack photographer and mapmaker
- Museum pass program giving patrons free or reduced admission to regional cultural institutions
- Extended evening hours Wednesday and Thursday for working residents and seasonal visitors
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Hillview library card unlocks free digital resources for every New York State resident:
📚 Services
- Circulating books, DVDs, and audiobooks
- Museum passes for regional attractions
- Adirondack Collection (regional reference)
- Stoddard Collection (Seneca Ray Stoddard works)
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Public access computers
- Inter-library loan (ILL)
🎸 Programs
- Year-round community events and seasonal programming
- Children's reading and storytime programs
- Adult programs tied to Adirondack history and culture
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Adirondack Region
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hillview Free Library have a special collection on the Adirondacks?
Yes. The library maintains a dedicated Adirondack Collection with regional books, history, and nature titles, as well as the Stoddard Collection — works by and about Seneca Ray Stoddard, the celebrated 19th-century photographer and cartographer whose images of Lake George helped draw national attention to the Adirondacks.
Can summer visitors get a library card at Hillview?
Yes. Hillview Free Library serves both year-round Diamond Point residents and seasonal visitors to the Lake George area. Stop in with a valid ID to obtain a free borrower's card and access the collections and museum passes.
When is the library open late in the evenings?
The library stays open until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, making those evenings the best choice for patrons who work during the day or are coming from nearby Lake George or Bolton Landing.
What does the historic stone building look like inside?
The library occupies a distinctive stone structure designed by architect J. Dickinson Hunter. The entryway features a stone arch opening to a curved wooden door, which leads into the oak-lined great room — the heart of the library since the late 1800s. A children's room was added in 1967 and the great room was renovated in 1997.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
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