GENERAL INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES

LIBRARY SERVICES:

Obtain a Library Card--Library cards are free to all residents of Schuylkill County.  New residents must have proof of residency and valid ID.  Anyone possessing a library card from another library participating in the Statewide Library Card program can receive an Orwigsburg Library card free of charge.  Children ages 10 and up must have a parent or guardian co-sign the application

You need to present your library card to check out and renew materials. 

Loan Period--All library materials are two-week loans, except DVD's which are 7-day loans. 

Fines and Fees- $1.00 a day for DVD's

    $.50 a day for NEW Items

    $.10 a day for all other materials

Wireless: Bring in your laptop and enjoy the convenience of our wireless internet service.  Please sign in at desk at each visit for WiFi service.

Public Access Computers:  6 computers are available for public use.  You must have a library card and be in good standing to use the computers.  Please be courteous to our rules.  Printouts (for each printed side) are 25 cents for black and 50 cents for small color and $1.00 for full page color.  The Library's Public Access Computers have multiple programs available for usage but are also monitored with Cybersitter Software.  BE AWARE:  There is to be no downloading directly to the computers.  Please ask for assistance when needed.

Copy Machine:  The photocopy machine is available for public use.  Copies are 25 cents per page.

Fax Machine:  Fax service is available at $1.00 per page.

Scanning Services:  $1.00 per page.

Mobile Printing: We use Princh, a cloud-based printing service to allow you to print from your laptop, phone, or other device. 

See E-Resources for more detail. 


Our Collection Includes:

Hardback, Paperback and Large Type Print:  Fiction and non-fiction books.  Available to the public to borrow on a two-week loan period.

Books on CD (Audio Books):   Adult and Juvenile selections.  Available for two weeks.

DVDs:   Available for a loan period of seven days. Patrons may borrow 3 DVDs at a time. DVDs must be borrowed on an adult card only.

Periodicals:  Available for two-week loan. 

E-books:  Available with ACTIVE Library card.

Hotspots: Available for one-week loan with ACTIVE Library card. 


We accept cash, check, and credit/debit card. However, using a credit/debit card incurs a $2.00 service charge. 

LIBRARY STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Librarian:

Claudia Gross

 Staff:

Claudine Bachman

Christine Kuklis

Robin Price

Sarah Malia Daguio

Board of Directors:

Cara Bates, President

Athena Kukta, Vice President

 Mary Ellen Harkins, Treasurer

          Greg Smith, Secretary

Erica Hain, Member

Jackie Hoffman, Member

Sue Laubach, Member

     Rhonda Minchhoff, Member


Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library Board Meetings are the

2nd Monday every month at 6:30 pm  (unless otherwise designated)

 

CONTACT INFORMATION


ADDRESS

216 W. Independence Street Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Phone   (570) 366-1638

E-mail  orwigsburglibrary@comcast.net



  HOURS OF OPERATION:                              

Mon.      10 am - 7  pm

           Tues.       9 am - 6 pm

  Wed.      10 am - 7 pm

     Thur.        9 am - 6 pm

    Fri.          10 am - 5 pm

     Sat.        9 am - 4 pm