Williamsburg (Pa.) Public Library

You can make a contribution to the library through your paypal account or with a credit card! Our fund drive is still going on, or you can make a memorial or honor contribution. If you're contributing to the honor or memorial funds, please let us know the details in an separate email. You can also donate to our mortgage fund through paypal, too! Call the library for more info.

It's time for our annual fund drive, and we could really use your help. The state cut our funding by nearly a quarter this year, and we've been told to expect another cut this year. You can help us by sending a donation to the library directly, or by using the Donate button to the right.

Don't forget--we're having a Clem's BBQ dinner on March 25. Tickets are available at the library, from board members and Michelle at Nic's.

A volunteer from the VITA program will be here on Thursday afternoons beginning in February to file state and federal income tax forms for people with low to moderate incomes and the elderly. He can also help with property tax and rent rebates. You must make an appointment, since it can get pretty busy. Call the library at 832-3367 to register.

The United Way of Blair County is collecting Prom Clothes for Blair County students. Donations of gowns, men's formal wear, shoes, jewelry, new hosiery and store gift cards are being accepted now. Drop them off through February 12 at the U. W. office @ 5414 6th Ave. Give-a-Ways will be held on Feb. 13 from 10-2 at the United Way, and on Feb. 20 from 10-2 at... Cove Counseling Center in Roaring Spring. Call Krista Etters @ 944-0884 ext. 302 for more info.

If you'd like to be involved in this year's Census, representatives will be at the library on Mondays and Wednesdays to administer tests. Walk-ins are welcome, beginning at 5PM on Mondays and 2PM on Wednesdays.

We're now taking orders for the 2009 Christmas Ornaments. The ornaments feature the Penelec Plant and they are yellow with black lettering. If you like to order one, please call the library.

The library has received a grant to buy materials for Tweens, and we're beginning to get the books in. Check in the JrFic Section, or ask at the desk to see the new titles.

Beginning November 2, we will have new hours. They are
Monday 1-8
Tuesday 1-8
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 1-8
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Pennsylvania public libraries received a 20% cut in this year's budget. Power Library and Interlibrary Loan were also affected. Because of the cuts, we will be changing our hours.
A new budget for next year will be presented in the next few months. Please continue to lobby your local legislators and the governor for more public library money. Your efforts with this budget took us from a 50% cut to 20%, so you were heard! Thanks!

Governor Ed Rendell
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Governor/govmail.html