Dig Into Reading is the theme for this year's Summer Reading program (Beneath the Surface for teens, and Groundbreaking Reads for adults). You will be able to register online starting June 1st, or in person starting mid-June at all of our locations. Join us for this free and fun summer activity!

We were just presented with a ShurSave Community Rewards check for the amount of $3,827.70 from two local ShurSave markets: Rob's Market in Hallstead and Ray's Market in Montrose. This amount was accumulated pennies at a time over the last six months of 2012 by shoppers who registered their Gold Cards to benefit the Library and Historical Society. For each Shur-Fine and Western Family product purchased, three cents is donated to the Association at no cost to the shopper. We are so grateful for the support of the ShurSave program and Rob's and Ray's Markets, as well as the thousands of Gold Card users who have registered! If you have a Gold Card but haven't registered it, you can stop by any county library or click here to fill out a form to bring in.

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!