Welcome to Towanda Public Library
Serving our community since 1898. The Towanda Public Library has
something for everyone. Whether you are looking for information, a
book or DVD, don't miss all that is waiting for you at the Towanda Public Library. We hope you will visit us soon. Catalog for all
Bradford County Public Libraries
Announcements
Book and Bake Sale
The Keystone Weekenders are having a book and bake sale on Saturday,
July 11 from 9AM to 7PM and Sunday, July 12, from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at
the Towanda Campus of Keystone College, 602 Main Street, Towanda.
Proceeds to benefit the library. The students are accepting used book
donations now at the campus. For more information call 268-2900.
Do You Know What You Can Do Online @
www.socialsecurity.gov?
A representative from the Social
Security Administration will be at the Towanda Public Library on July 13 at
2:00PM to demonstrate the Social Security web site and answer any questions.
Some laptops will be available for hands-on practice. You are welcome to bring
your own. Please call the library at 265-2470 to register. Click the following link to learn more, Article: "Freedom to Apply Online" (PDF)
Teen Advisory Council
The first meeting of the Teen Advisory Council will be held July 17th at 3:00PM to 4:30PM. If you're between the ages of 13 and 19 and like to read, write, or play games, join us for an organizational meeting. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to recommend books, magazines and games for purchase and to have a say in possibly setting up an area in the library just for teens. Just show up at the front desk.
 Save our libraries!
State funding cuts for libraries ranging from 5 to 50% have been proposed. Please help us
continue to deliver the quality library service that you want and need. Please visit "Save our libraries" to see how
you can help.
Start Learning Express Library
 July Book Discussion Group
Will meet on Thursday, July 23 at 1pm
The title is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Everyone is invited to join us in the discussion.
Stein's tale of family, loss, redemption, and fast cars-recounted
entirely from the perspective of a retriever-terrier mix named Enzo. A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of
family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a
beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities
of human life...as only a dog could tell it. Read an Excerpt or Listen to audio | Author's web site including a You Tube video of Enzo.
 Listen to Books
Browse and search hundreds of great audio book titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or with selected titles burn onto a CD for your listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. Try it, it's easy! It is free! (Login in using PL2922 +5 digits digits on your library card). listentobooks.org
 TumbleBooks
are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. They are created by taking picture books, adding animation, sounds, music and narration to produce an online picture book kids can read, or have read to them. Kids will also enjoy puzzles and games, books to read and audiobooks. Take the Tumblebooks tour or | Start here
 Heritage Quest Online
(Login in using PL2922 +5 digits on your library card)
Use Heritage Quest Online to find your ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.Provides over 25,000 family and local history books, the complete U.S. Federal Census 1790-1930 and Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files. Heritage Quest Overview | Genealogy 101
About Us:
 Towanda Public Library offers excellent children's programming and adult introductions to computer use. We also have a friendly, well-trained staff and a strong collection about the "American Civil War".
Our Service area:
Asylum, Franklin, North Towanda, Rome Borough, Rome Township, Standing Stone, Towanda Borough, Towanda Township, Wysox Township.
Inclement Weather Policy: The Library will follow the policies of the Towanda Area School District during inclement weather. If in doubt call the library at 265-2470. A message will relay closing information.
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