Due to the new Coronavirus Guidelines ordered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health this past November 17, 2020, your Punxsutawney Memorial Library will be taking a step back in services and returning to curbside pick-up only services starting Monday, November 23rd.  There is no plan in place to return to access to the building and other services in the near future. Please note the following:

  • At this time, we are only circulating books, audiobook CDs, and movies.
  • Items returned to the library will be placed in quarantine for at least 72 hours before returning to circulation.
  •  Since materials will be quarantined as necessary and the library will be operating with limited staff, please allow extra time for your reserves to be filled. 
  • Limits per card:  7 adult/YA books, 10 children’s books, 3 movies
  •  No Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests can be fulfilled at this time.
  • Patrons must either call in their request for materials or access the online catalog via our website and reserve materials there.
  • Pick up of materials will take place in the vestibule (area between the two sets of entry doors), and not out the door near the parking lot as before
  • Please DO NOT show up early for your appointment. Doors will be locked until appointment time.
  • Public restrooms will not be available
  • Patrons are required by the new expansion of the current mask order to wear a mask at all times when indoors at work or in a business, even if you are socially distanced.  All patrons picking up materials must wear a mask. 

We regret any inconvenience that this may cause to our patrons.  We truly miss all of you and are anxiously awaiting the day when we can completely open to all of you.  If you have any questions, please contact us at (814) 938-5020 or email us at director@punxsutawneylibrary.org.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make the health and well-being of our staff and all our patrons our priority. 

Printing Services
Library Hours
Monday & Thursday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(By appointment only)
To Reserve Books in Advance
For mobile access to browse and search the online card catalog and to reserve and renew materials using your online library account, click the button above. Sign-in using your library barcode number and PIN (first four letters of your last name, first letter capitalized).
Or you can reserve books and find out more about what the library has to offer by calling ​814-938-5020
These book bundles are only available to library card holders.
Registration for spring programs is now open. Register now by clicking on either the "Tweens & Teens @ PML" tab or "Youth Library Programs" tab at the top of our home page on the left hand side. There you will find all the information pertaining to our programs. Thank you
For mobile access to browse and search the online card catalog and to reserve and renew materials using your online library account, click below. Sign-in using your library barcode number and PIN (first four letters of your last name, first letter capitalized).
CARD CATALOG & PATRON LOG-IN
Online Resources
Browse the Resources tab for specialized databases and research tools. All online resources available on our website are free! For a PDF guide with instructions on how to register or access these free resources using your library card number, click on the button below.
Online Resource Guide
OverDrive &
Libby by OverDrive

These two apps share the same collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks. Use your preferred app to manage your OverDrive account.
​* Use your library barcode number to register.
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Heritage Quest
Genealogy Research
Power Library
Free Research Databases,
​E-Books, Children's Resources, and More

​*Use your library barcode number when asked for library card or password.
Ask Here PA
24-Hour Live Reference Chat Service With PA Librarians
Power Library, Ask Here PA, and Access PA (Interlibrary Loan): These projects are made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.
Take free, online courses in a variety of topics -- QuickBooks, Photoshop, screenwriting, law, and so much more.

*Find a course you want to take. When prompted, enter an e-mail address to start creating an account. After your account has been created, you will be able to log in using your email address and password. You will need your library card number in the process.
New Additions to
Power Library
Punxsutawney Memorial Library: Website Survey
In 2020, we're looking to update our website. What do you look for when you visit here?
Jefferson County Library System: Online Card
Let us know what you think of any of the six public libraries in Jefferson County using the online comment card.
Mengle Memorial Library (Brockway), Rebecca M Arthurs Memorial Library (Brookville), Punxsutawney Memorial Library, Reynoldsville Public Library, Summerville Public Library, and Sykesville Public Library
Adult/ YA New Books
Non-fiction New Books
Juvenile New Books
The Catastrophic Book Club is the library's monthly book club. Stay tuned for upcoming meeting dates and titles.

At the end of 2019, the Catastrophic Book Club members compiled a list of some of their favorite books read individually. If you're looking for something new to read, click on the button below to get a PDF.
The Catastrophic Book Club Recommends... Book List
Best Books of 2020 Results
Address
301 East Mahoning Street, Suite 4
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Contact Information
814-938-5020
E-mail: info@punxsutawneylibrary.org
or send us a private message on our Facebook page @punxsutawneylibrary
Hours of Operation
Monday & Thursday
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

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