As of 06/03/2020: As library staff settles into the new normal for procedures and prepares the building for patrons, we will not be able to open our doors just yet.
If you have any library materials that were borrowed in March or earlier, please return them to the library through the library book drop. March, April, and May due dates have been extended to June 30. For the time being, any materials that were borrowed before March 2020 can be returned through the book drop with NO FINES.
If you have any library materials that were borrowed in March or earlier, please return them to the library through the library book drop. March, April, and May due dates have been extended to June 30. For the time being, any materials that were borrowed before March 2020 can be returned through the book drop with NO FINES.
We are excited to announce our new Sidewalk Pickup Service for books and movies. Staff may need a day or two to fill your reserves list. Some items you request may also have reserves ahead of yours. Staff will call you when your materials are ready. At that time, you can schedule a 15 minute window to pick-up your materials. Reserve your materials through one of the following ways:
Hours & services will be updated as more become available.
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Services Currently Unavailable
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For registration information and upcoming activities, visit our Summer Quest 2020 page!
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We're having a Summer Read-a-Palooza Virtual Book Fair! You can support Punxsutawney Memorial Library while discovering favorite characters, series, and collections all summer long.
Orders are delivered right to your doorstep and you can take advantage of FREE shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Let's make this a summer to instill a love of reading! START HERE, then click on the link to enter the virtual book fair! |
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).
During the COVID-19 precautions, community members that do not have a library card with our library are invited to register for a free, temporary card to access digital resources on our website--even if they live in Northern Indiana townships like Banks, Canoe, and North Mahoning. Click the button below and fill out the short form. Once a staff member processes your request, you will receive a library card number by email.
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.
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.
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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Power Library
Free Research Databases, E-Books, Children's Resources, and More *Use your library barcode number when asked for library card or password. |
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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.
Gale Business Plan Builder walks you through, step-by-step, on the initial process to opening and owning your own business.
*Use your library barcode number as the password to enter. |
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. |
Miss Humblebee's Academy helps children age 2 - 6 build their school readiness skills before attending Kindergarten.
*Use your library barcode number as the password to enter Miss Humblebee's. Then, click "Sign In/Register" in the top, right corner. Click on "Register" below the username/password slots to create an account. You can add multiple students to your account. |
New Additions to
Power Library 
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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 |
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.
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.
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Address
301 East Mahoning Street, Suite 4 Punxsutawney, PA 15767 Contact Information E-mail: info@punxsutawneylibrary.org or send us a private message on our Facebook page @punxsutawneylibrary |
Hours of Operation
Physical Location: CLOSED until further notice due state-mandated closures of public libraries in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 
A proud participant of PA Forward, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association
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