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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.

Hours Reserved for High Risk Individuals
Monday: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Available Services
  • Access into the library as far as the front desk to browse movies, new books (all ages), and request office services like copies and faxes. The rest of the library will be blocked off for the time being. Staff will be happy to pull books from the shelves if you have particular requests.
  • Reserve books in advance and pick them up at the front desk.
  • Office Services: Fax / Copy / Print / Scan services. Please bring exact change. If you need to print a file (PDF, JPG, etc.), you can either bring your mobile device and connect to your Wi-Fi to email it to our printer or you can schedule an appointment to print from one of our computers.
  • Computers by appointment only. Sessions will be 30 minutes each and must be scheduled in advance. If you might need assistance navigating the computer, please bring a friend to help you as staff assistance will be limited.
  • Book drop in the wall to the left of the main entrance to return library materials
  • Online Resources such as Libby, Power Library, Heritage Quest, Miss Humblebee's Academy, and Gale Courses
  • WiFi outside of the building
  • Outdoor Book Sale: When the weather is nice, staff will wheel out book carts with materials from the book sale room. Hours are dependent on when the library is open. Sales are by cash-only donation--pay what you want, take what you want. The materials on the carts/tables are what's available that day. If there is a chance of rain or heavy wind, the books will be stored for a better day.

Services Currently Unavailable
  • Accepting book donations & access to book sale room
  • In-person library programs
  • Table/Chairs/Public seating
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Borrowing materials from other libraries
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 or find out more about what the library has to offer by calling ​814-938-5020
If you have any library materials that were borrowed in March or earlier, please return them to the library through the library book drop. (The book drop can be found on the wall to the left of the main library entrance.) March, April, and May due dates have been extended to June 30.

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. Stop by the library to get your very own library card. With your library card, you can access a multitude of books, ebooks, movies, online resources and more.
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.
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
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
Staff Picks
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

Hours reserved for high risk patrons:
Monday: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
​Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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