MARY S. BIESECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY

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ABOUT MSBPL


 

The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library was incorporated in 1914 and moved to its present location at 230 S. Rosina Ave., Somerset, PA, in 1943.
We are a public library, supported by state and local funding, corporate and private donations, and small fee services within the library.
Member of PA Access System, American Library Association, Pennsylvania Library Association, and the Cambria County District Library System.

 


 

Our Mission


The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library recognizes its responsibility to provide information and recreational materials for all the people of the community. We are committed to the promotion of lifelong learning.

 


 

Contact Information

 

Library Director: Lee Ann Schrock

Library Aides: JoAnn Critchfield, Anthony Kendrick, Susan Kinsella, Pat Kuna

Volunteers: Phyllis Moore, Leon Carey, Judy Harrison

Consultant Librarian: Denise Weaver

Board of Directors: James O. Courtney, Jr. - President; Dr. William Simmons - Vice-president; Rev. Charles Olson - Treasurer, G. Henry Cook- Secretary; Ralph Egolf, Jr.; Mona Herrell; Marsha Dykstra

Telephone:   814-445-4011

FAX:              814-443-0725

Address:        230 S. Rosina Avenue

                       Somerset, PA 15501
 

e-mail : info@maryslibrary.com for general information, research questions, and genealogy/obituary requests


 

Available Materials, Services, & Fees

 

Circulating Materials Non-Circulating Materials
Books (Regular & Large Print) Reference Books
Magazines Newspapers
Audio Books Genealogy References
Videos & DVD's Microfilm
CD's  

Library cards are available at no charge, and are good for three years. To receive a card just complete an application and present identification (preferably a PA Drivers License or ID) with your current address on it.

All circulating material may be checked out for 2 weeks except videos & DVD's. Videos & DVD's may be checked out for 1 week, at a fee of $1.00 a week. (See Fees List)
 

Services

Interlibrary Loans Used Book Sale
Reserve Materials Memorials
Book Drop Income Tax Forms
Photo Copier Genealogy & Reference Research
Fax Machine Public Computers*

 

Fees

Overdue Books .15 a day per book
Video & DVD Rental $1.00 a week
Photocopies .15 a page
Internet/PC Printing .15 a page
Microfilm Printing .25 a page
Faxing $1.00 a page (incoming & outgoing)
Reference & Genealogy Research Extensive - $20.00 an hour (prorated)

*Computer Access

Monday through Friday:  10:00 AM  -  5:45 PM

Saturday:  9:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Computer use limited to 1 hour per day when others are waiting.

Restrictions:

Users must read the Library's Internet Policy and sign an Acceptable Use Contract.   A parent or guardian must sign for children.  Users may not load software onto computers.  Library policy will be enforced:  violators will lose computer privileges.
 

Due to the danger of social networking for minors we have filtered such sites as MySpace & Facebook. Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

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