111 Penn Street, PO Box 97, Linesville, PA 16424 — Phone/Fax: 814-683-4354
Hi, starting on December 2, 2020 the Linesville Community Public Library is back to curbside/lobby pickup. To make a pickup, just call us at 814-683-4354. The library hours are Mondays 9-1, Wednesdays 2-6, and Fridays 9-1. No inside programming or services are being offered at this time, but our WiFi is still accessible from outside (password: libraries rock).
eBooks and Audiobooks
Looking for eBooks or digital audiobooks? Our digital collections can be found on:
New ebooks and audiobooks are regularly added to our Overdrive account. You can access these books on your computer, e-reader or mobile device. To log on, all you need is a valid library card. For Android or iOS, download the Libby app directly on your device. Check out the Overdrive Help page for more information and some great video instruction.
Get access to hundreds of current magazines and back issues. Create an account using your library card number and access magazines through either this website or the RBdigital app on your device.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Online access to encyclopedias and reference e-book sets. You can search the books, download articles from them in a number of formats, even have the articles read to you. At-home access is available. Simply enter just Linesville’s POWER code, no barcode.
Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort o digitize and archive cultural works. Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books and all were previously published by bona fide publishers. Project Gutenberg offers over 36,000 free ebooks to download to your PC, Kindle, Android, iOS or other portable device. Choose between ePub, Kindle, HTML and simple text formats.
You can find them all at gutenberg.org
The instructions on the pages listed below offer help with downloading to your computer or ebook reader. These instructions are meant only as a guide and may not work exactly as described for every computer.
Hello Everyone! We are still having Summer Reading despite COVID19! It may look a little different then in years past but we are still moving ahead and READING! We have two Summer Reading programs: one online (sign up online) and one that you actually come to the library and pick up a weekly packet (you will register at the library for this one…you can call in beginning June 8) so we have everything ready for you. We are doing this due to the uncertainty of the library being physically open or not due to COVID19. You can participate in either or in both but you can only count your time once for the tickets for the gift drawings. Yes, Summer Reading is for all ages Pre-K thru adult. It will officially begin with sign ups and packets available June 15 and run through July 29 with the drawing for the gifts that day at Noon. More information will be available soon.
Library Updates Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Effective Saturday, March 14, the Linesville Community Public Library will be temporarily closed to the public and will remain closed for a minimum of two weeks as a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). We hope to reopen on Monday, March 30 but will need to re-evaluate the situation as new information becomes available.
The library has an extensive collection of online services including eBooks, eAudiobooks. Please visit our website for more information.
Please do not return borrowed materials from March 16 – March 29. We will waive all fines and fees incurred during this period. The book drop will be open.
We thank our patrons for understanding and for being a part of our library. We will continue to share updates with you and we look forward to welcoming back our patrons to the library when we reopen.
Wednesday, March 18 from 4:15-5:15 come and try your mind skills at solving puzzles, riddles and more to escape from the Tower of Terror!
We will be doing STEM Science with Wind. We will have several experiments with wind and making things as well as stories on Wednesday, March 18 at 10am.
This is a class for adults to learn origami. This class is free and is one hour long from noon to 1 on Monday March 16.
This is for any child/children pre school thru 7th grade. This is free but you must sign up so we know you are coming. Your child will get to read to the therapy dog in a non threatening atmosphere with a nonjudgmental furry friend. Please call to sign up 814-683-4354
Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, April 4 from 10:00am -Noon. We will be having Jennifer to help us with our sign language and understanding how communicate with our deaf community. This is free and open to the public for all ages but we would appreciate you calling and reserving your seat so we know how many to plan for. We will go over some basic signs and then practice signing with each other. 814-683-4354
Quilting Class Thursday, March 5 from 6:00-8:00pm. You must already have a working knowledge of quilting or have come to a previous quilt class at the library. You will need to bring your sewing machine, thread, scissors, seam ripper. Please come in and get your instruction sheet for materials and to sign up to hold your seat. A supply list is at the library for you to make a portable ironing carry case that converts to an ironing pad.