Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
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Welcome to the library!

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library staff and Board of Trustees welcome you to our library and website. We offer a vast array of books, videos, audio books, and programs for children, youth and adults. For more information, see our Calendar of Events

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Something for every chapter of your life

Mango Languages

Learn a new language
Mango Language is an easy to use online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for a wide variety of popular languages.

With everyday dialog from native speakers, engaging interactive lessons, and a unique intuitive teaching style, Mango increases your ability to use, adapt and build on what you learn.

In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless! Watch a video to learn more

Login to Mango using (PL3142 followed by the last 7 digits of your library card).

Try our NEW Mango Language Service Today

eBranch2Go
You can download hundreds of audio books and listen on your computer or transfer books to a portable device, like an iPod or MP3 player. You can also download e-books? Download the latest best sellers, fiction, and nonfiction to your e-reader including the Kindle. Try it, it's easy! It's free! (Login in using your six character library code, followed by the last 7 digits of your library card. Don't enter any spaces.) New Audiobooks | New eBooks

Do you need more information about an illness or medication? Click on the Ask a Health Librarian link to submit your request. Geisinger Medical Center's Community Health Librarian will mail or e-mail you personalized, up-to-date health information. All requests are confidential and the service is free of charge.The information is not intended to replace talking with your doctor or as a diagnosis.

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.

Features of our library and website:

POWER Library, Ask Here PA and other resources useful to students and researchers of all ages are available through the POWER Library and Links Page, as well as the Just For You: Students page.

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library is an agency of the
Greater Susquehanna United Way.

Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to make our 2011 Derby Day Benefit & Auction a great success.

Hours

Winter hours
(Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Mon.,Wed.,Fri.:10am-6pm
Tues. and Thurs.: 12-8 pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm

Contact:
Phone: 570-473-8201
fax: 570-473-8807
100 King St.
Northumberland, PA 17857

(Conveniently located at the corner of Front Street and King Street.) Click here for a map of our location.

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Find us on Facebook!

A Priestley Library Friends Group has begun. We are looking for more friends. If you are interested in being a part of the group we would love to have you. Are you interested in helping with some activities?

Please contact the friends group for more information" at pfmlfriends@ptd.net

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library is now a Family Place Library.

Family Place Libraries are a network of children's librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 300 sites in 22 states and continues to grow. Read more about Family Place Libraries

We're a wi-fi hotspot!

Wireless services are now available inside the library. Bring in your wireless laptop or other device, and select the Priestley-Forsyth Library as your wireless network connection.