Welcome
Snyder County Libraries, located in central Pennsylvania, serves the residents of Snyder County with headquarters in Selinsgrove; branches in Beavertown, McClure, Middleburg and book stops in post offices, banks, and senior centers in eighteen locations. The libraries of Snyder County share a common online catalog. Snyder County Libraries, One library for Snyder County.
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WE
NEED YOUR HELP!!!
The
Governor's 2009-2010 Budget Proposal (H.B. 1416) calls for a 5%
reduction in funding for Pennsylvania's libraries. Then, when
we thought it couldn't get worse, the State Senate passed S.B. 850 -
a proposal that slashes library services by cutting more than 50% of
funding! For Snyder County Libraries, this means that:
We
may lose more than $72,000 in state aid.
In
our library system, $72,000 goes a long way. In one year, this is
how much we spend on:
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all
our collections (books, DVDs, magazines, music, etc.)
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all
children’s and adult programs
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all
computers
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all
Internet access
This
potential cut would devastate your library. Demand for public
library services is up dramatically during this recession. In the
past year, county-wide, our computer usage is up 40% and our
circulation is up 25%. People from all walks of life depend upon our
4 libraries, including children, the elderly, jobseekers, and
returning students.
Click here for information on how you can help or here for a handout to spread the word.
Announcements:
Start Learning Express Library
Read Across the Valley
Visit the link above to learn more about the events being held in area libraries in August, September, and October culminating in a presentation by John Grogan on October 3rd at Susquehanna University
Snyder County Libraries
Summer Reading Program
June 15th - July 31st,2009
Why should kids have all the fun?
Listen to Books
A collection of over 1,000 audio books to download and listen on your computer. Transfer them to a portable device, like an iPod or MP3 player
and some titles can burn onto a CD for your listening pleasure anywhere,
anytime. Try it, it's easy! It's free! (Login in using PL3231 + the 5 digits
on your library card ) Visit
listentobooks.org
A fun website for kids! Includes animated, talking picture books; books in Spanish, French, and English; audiobooks, fun puzzles and
games - and much more!
Book Discussion Groups
Wireless Internet is Here!
Snyder County Libraries, Inc. is pleased to announce that wireless Internet access is now available at all four branches. To use this service, please stop by the Selinsgrove, Middleburg, Beavertown or McClure Library to fill out the required paperwork and to be given your Security Key. All users of this service must agree to our Wireless Internet Policy. Parents/legal guardians of children 17 and below must fill out the paperwork for their children.
Trustee applications being accepted
Snyder County Libraries, Inc. is currently accepting applications from Snyder County residents who live or work in the Selinsgrove area, 18 years of age and older, who are interested in filling an immediate vacancy on the Board of Trustees. There will be an additional vacancy starting January 1st, 2010 for a person from the McClure area. If you are interested, please fill out the application form, and return it to Pamela Ross, 1 North High St. Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
Online Resources
Ask Here PA - We're here to help you get answers to your questions, any time and anywhere you have Internet access. Unlike other "expert" sites on the Web, there is no charge to use our service. We'll be doing what libraries have always done best -- quickly getting you the accurate, unbiased information you need. Available 24/7.
 Heritage Quest Online
A treasury of Genealogy Resources
Use Heritage Quest Online to find your ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.
(Login in using PL3231 +the first 5 digits bar code number located on your library
card) More Information
Mission of the Snyder County Libraries:
To provide free, equal and confidential access to materials, information and services in a wide variety of formats, to meet the educational, recreational, cultural and social needs of our community, and to support lifelong learning.
Snyder County Libraries, Inc.
1 North High Street
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
570-374-7163
circuser@ptd.net
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