For the fifth year, you have a chance to win up to $50,000 and help the Library Building Fund at the same time. Tickets for the 2013 Library Lottery Raffle are on sale for $100 each. Tickets can be purchased by individuals, families, or groups. A ticket gives 50 chances to win one (or more!) of 50 prizes. Prize amounts range from $500 (25 awarded) to a first prize of $50,000 if all tickets sell (if not all tickets sell, the amounts are adjusted accordingly). Print the ticket application or pick one up at any county library. Your ticket will be mailed to you. For more information, view the application, call 570-278-1881, or email mkhjr@aol.com.

The drawing will be held at the Harford Fairgrounds (see map) at 3pm on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at a free picnic hosted by Cabot Oil & Gas. You do not need to be present to win--all prizes will be mailed and winners will be posted here by 7/27.

View lists of previous winners: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009

The 2013 drive to support the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association is underway! If you do not receive a donation card donation card in the mail, they are available at any library, or you can click here to open an Acrobat PDF version that you can print out.

Have you thought about how much money you save by using the library? Click here to find out! Isn't it time to give back?

The drive is crucial because state funding has not been restored to its previous levels. The across-the-board cuts made by the Board have prevented another budget shortfall, but only by continuing at the reduced level of service. Suggested contributions are $25 or more for individuals, families $40 or more, sustainers $100 or more, and benefactors $250 and up. Contributions of any size are welcomed. Local support is one of the factors used to determine the amount of funding provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania--the more local support, the more funding received. Even though state funding is reduced, the formula still applies, so it's more important than ever. Thank you!

Have you heard about our new public awareness campaign called "Geek the Library?" The word geek now means "something you're interested in, or passionate about." Do you geek board games or architecture or Halloween? Come to the library to learn more about the things you're passionate about. Photos from our special events coming soon!

Own a piece of Susquehanna County history by getting your copy of Third Place, a limited-editing book about beloved local artist Joe Welden. You can now purchase it at the library location in Montrose, as well as at the Butternut Gallery. The full-color, 80-page hardback has been reduced to $30, and it includes a DVD capturing Joe's story in his own words. All proceeds from the sale of Third Place go to the Library Building Fund.