Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
Students | Parents | Teachers | Job Seekers | Adult Readers

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

Something for every chapter of your life

Site Menu

Listen to Books -
A collection of nearly 2,000 audio and ebooks to download and listen on your computer or book reader. Transfer them to a variety of devices. Some titles can be burned onto a CD. Try it, it's easy! It's free! (Login in using PL3142,followed by the last 7 digits of your library card. Don't enter any spaces Visit listentobooks.org to get started.

What's New and upcoming..

A Priestly 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. Next meeting is
scheduled at the library for
Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7pm.

Thanks to all those who participated in our 18th Annual Derby Day Benefit this year. Click here to see the list of this years donors and their donations.

Our hours and location

Check out the "Links Lounge" for news and information resources

Winter Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-6pm
Tuesday, Thursday 12-8pm

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

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

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.

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.

Features of our library and website:

Power Library, Live Homework Help, the Learning Express Library, Ask Here PA and loads of 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.