Camila Weaver, 3, of Butler, plays with a toy cash register at the Butler Area Public Library on Friday, April 1, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 4/1/22
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∎Butler Area Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday
Address: 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-287-1715
Fax: 724-285-5090
Website: www.butlerlibrary.info
Email: lhinderliter@bcfls.org
Director: Lori Hinderliter
On-Site materials: More than 103,000 books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs and online downloads
Other services: Internet access, wireless hotspot, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, printing, faxing, copying, scanning, meeting rooms, interlibrary loans, book discussion groups, programs for adults, teens, and children and online job search resources
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎Butler County Community College Library Within The Heaton Family Learning Commons
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
Address: 107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002
Phone: 724-284-8511
Website: www.library.bc3.edu
Email: library@bc3.edu
Contact: Martin Miller, dean of library services
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals and DVDs
Other services: Internet and computer access, online periodical index and research databases, color printer and scanner, interlibrary loan requests, library instruction and classroom reservations
Public access: Free. Non-students require library cards. Parking passes required to park on campus.
∎Butler County Federated Library System
Address: 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-283-1880
Website: www.bcfls.org
Email: systemadmin@bcfls.org
Services: county-wide online database, coordinates federation’s library resources
Addison Eury of Cranberry Township plays with puzzles in the Cranberry Public Library.
∎Cranberry Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, after Labor Day, 1 to 4 p.m.
Address: 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone: 724-776-9100
Website: www.cranberrytownship.org/2839/Library
Director: Leslie Pallotta
On-Site materials: Books, audiobooks, CDs, eBooks, periodicals and DVDs
Other services: Internet access, public computers, Microsoft Office applications, printing, exam proctoring, online databases, genealogy resources, interlibrary loans, meeting rooms, online tutoring, and programs for adults, teens and children
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎Evans City Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Friday; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Sunday
Address: 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033
Phone: 724-538-8695
Website: www.evanscitylibrary.org
Email: evanscity@bcfls.org
Director: Curt Friehs
On-Site materials: Books, CDs, DVDs and periodicals
Other services: Internet access, public computers, Microsoft Office applications, interlibrary loans, community rooms, online databases, and programs for adults, teens and children
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎Grove City Community Library
Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday
Address: 125 W. Main St., Grove City, PA 16127
Phone: 724-458-7320
Fax: 724-458-7332
Website: www.grovecitypalibrary.org
Email: gccl@grovecitypalibrary.org
Director: Amy Gallagher
On-Site materials: Books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and periodical subscriptions
Other services: Internet access, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, exam proctoring, library-by-mail program, interlibrary loans, employment assistance, disc cleaning and repair, copying, printing, faxing, scanning, tech assistance, and programs for adults, teens and children
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
Jen Ford, the children’s librarian at Mars Public Library, reads to children during story time at the library.
∎Mars Area Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in fall and winter; closed Sunday
Address: 107 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 415, Mars, PA 16046
Phone: 724-625-9048
Website: www.marsarealibrary.org
Email: cboland@marslibrary.org
Director: Caitlyn Boland
On-Site materials: Books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks and periodical subscriptions
Other services: computer access, printing, copying, scanning, faxing, dog licensing, technology kit rentals, contactless rental programs, interlibrary loans, exam proctoring, facility rentals, programming for adults, teens, and children and more
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎North Trails Public Library
Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Friday to Sunday
Address: 1553 W Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061
Phone: 724-476-1006
Website: www.northtrailslibrary.org
Email: kkline@bcfls.org
Director: Kathy Kline
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals, audio and video tapes, eBooks, CDs and DVDs
Other services: Internet access, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, interlibrary loans, online resources, and programming for adults, teens and children
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
Jill Hambley, director of the Prospect Community Library, sorts through books at the small, two-room site.
∎Prospect Community Library
Hours: Monday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Address: 357 Main St., Prospect, PA 16052
Phone: 724-865-9718
Website: www.prospectlibrary.org
Email: prospectlibrary@bcfl.org
Director: Shari Hunt
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals, videos and audio tapes, CDs, DVDs and eBooks
Other services: Book match, internet access, public computers, printing, interlibrary loans, career resources and adult and teen programming
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out material.
Barb Mathews, 61, Korah Hogg, 4, and right, Twila Hogg, 5, all of Slippery Rock, use the Slippery Rock Community Library for book borrowing and playtime. They have been visiting the library for 3 years. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle 06/27/22
∎Slippery Rock Community Library
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, closed
Address: 465 N Main St., P.O. Box 25, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: 724-738-9179
Website: www.slipperyrocklibrary.org
Email: srcl@bcfls.org
Director: Tiffany Frampton
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals, DVDs and eBooks
Other services: Internet access, public computers, printing and faxing, interlibrary loans, veterans career counseling and programming for adults and children
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎Slippery Rock University Bailey Library
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
Address: 104 Central Loop, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: 724-738-2058
Website: www.sru.edu/academics/bailey-library
Contact: See website for librarian assistance by email.
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals, government documents, audio-visual items, university and community archives and books on tape
Other services: Internet access, public computers, research assistance, private rooms by appointment, readings rooms, coffee shop, virtual information desk and direct patron borrowing
Public access: Community members and non-university patrons must acquire special borrowers cards to take out materials
South Butler Community Library Director Michelle Lesniak shows the newly installed compact shelving added during remodeling. Justin Guido/ Butler Eagle
∎South Butler Community Library
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday
Address: 240 W Main Street, P.O. Box 454, Saxonburg, PA 16056
Phone: 724-352-4810
Website: www.southbutlerlibrary.org
Director: Michelle Lesniak
On-Site materials: Books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and digital downloads
Other services: Internet access, public computers, copying, printing, 3D printing, faxing, scanning, exam proctoring, programs for children and adults and used book store
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.
∎Zelienople Area Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday
Address: 227 S High St., Zelienople, PA 16063
Phone: 724-452-9330
Website: www.zelienoplelibrary.org
Director: Maggie Boylan
On-Site materials: Books, video and audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, periodicals and puppets
Other services: Internet access, public computers, word processing, printing abilities, programs and assistance for all ages
Public access: Free. Library card required to take out all materials.
