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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Listen to Books - New service
Browse hundreds of best-seller 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 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...

     

    • NEW!
      Read Across the Valley
      Kick-off       event will be held on Saturday,  August 22 @ 11am - 1pm       here at the Library. There will be a pet parade, food, and local area canine rescues. View more about other events, times and locations by clicking here.

    • Thanks to everyone who participated in the derby this year!

    • View the results of the 17th Annual Derby Day Benefit and Auction Page. Click Here

    • Summer reading begins on June 8th.

    • Click here to view the Summer reading School Flyer

      Parents or caregivers need to sign their children up at the library.
    • Summer reading Pictures!


    Our hours and location

    Summer Hours
    (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday , Saturday    : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday & Thursday -noon - 8pm

    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.

    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, Fact on File, Ask Here PA and loads of other resources useful to students and researchers of all ages are available through the PowerLibrary 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.

    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.

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