135 Franklin Ave.
Hallstead, PA 18822
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phone: 570-879-2227   fax: 570-879-0982   email: hallib@epix.net

Because of budget cuts, until further notice the branches will close at 5pm most days [1 evening hour was restored--see below], 1pm on Friday, and will be closed on Saturday.

• Angie Houghton, Librarian
• Valerie Burdick, Library Assistant
• Jackie Collins, Library Assistant

History of the Hallstead-Great Bend Branch

• November 1899 -- There was mention in a local paper that there were arrangements made for a "Citizen's Library"
• December 1915 -- A concrete lock-up building was constructed by Alfred E. Badgley for $1900 for the Hallstead Boro
• September 1916 -- The Hallstead Women's Christian Temperance Union opened a "Reading Room" to the public
• 1917 -- Rented a room in the Lamb House at the corner of Susquehanna & Pine Streets, started with 40 books. Miss Vena Smith was the first librarian.
• 1918 -- Moved to William Richard house, outgrew the rooms
• November 1920 -- The Hallstead Public Library moved to present location (201 Franklin Street), sharing facilities with local jail.
• 1929 -- The Civic Club formed a Book Club
• 1931 -- The Civic Club began sponsoring the library, and still does to the present!
• April 1936 -- The Civic Club took over running the library
• 1976 -- Children's Room donated in memory of Alfred Hall
• 1999 -- Joined with the Susquehanna County Library System and became the Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library