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

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)
 

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