Spark Curiosity, Ignite Discovery

Chester has a few updates: 

  • I’m getting ready for our summer programs.  The theme is — can you guess? — DINOSAURS!  Check our schedule under Events.
  • The new laptops provided by a KINBER grant are up and working.  More info about this wonderful grant will be posted soon!
  • Hoopla is coming — probably in July.  Check back soon.
  • Newspaper Archives is almost back — working for some, but not all.  If your account doesn’t work, let us know.
  • Summer program registration has started. Everyone who registered before June 24 is guaranteed an activity page.  Call or stop into the library, complete an online form (found under Events – open the current age group), or register on READsquared.  
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!  1776-2026 – 250 Years of Freedom!

EVENTS

  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

    Do you have a child under 5 years old?  You may want your child to read 1000 books before kindergarten.  Register with READsquared (the same program we use for the […]

  • Summer Library Tweens & Teen Programs Have Started

    Can you guess this year's theme?  Yup, DINOSAURS!  I can't wait! It's almost time to start are summer programs.  We have been working hard since January planning lots of fun […]

  • Summer Library Programs for Adults Have Started!

    Can you guess this year's theme?  Yup, DINOSAURS!  I can't wait! It's almost time to start are summer programs.  We have been working hard since January planning lots of fun […]

  • America 250 Messages

    There are flyers in the Children's Room, Robinson Room, and Main Room for you to write or draw Why You Love America.  Once done, give your flyer to a staff […]

  • ONLINE Storytime with Miss Mia

    Hope you are still enjoying virtual storytime with Miss Mia!  Her programs are available 24/7.  She continues to upload to YouTube, even with her in-person story hours.  All storytimes include […]

  • Tweens/Teens Dinosaur Trinket Dish June 30 4:30-6pm

    Summer programs have started!  Unearth a Story @ the Library Join us for our first tween/teen (grades 6-12) event on Tuesday, June 30th from 4:30pm-6pm in our Main Room. Decorate a […]

  • Stuffed Bison Craft July 11 @ 10:30am

    June us for a stuffed bison craft.  Call or stop in to register by July 8.  There are only a dozen bison roaming the library, so if you want one […]

  • Book Club for Adults, June 16, 2026

    Our book club for adults will meet on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:15, discussing A Girl Called Sampson by Amy Harmon. This novel takes place during the American Revolution -- […]

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HIGHLIGHTS

Raise the Region will be back in 2027. Thanks for your continued support!

Do you know about our resource sharing across all 11 Potter-Tioga member libraries?  We deliver materials once a week to each library!  To learn more, talk to a staff member.  

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To help us, please scan the PayPal QR code to make donations to the library.  Once open, use the drop down menu to select where you want your donation to go — Appeal or Regular Donation. 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.

During bad weather, please check our website, local radio stations, or Facebook for changes to our schedule due to weather conditions.

Check our EVENTS to find out what is happening at the library.

 

Newspaper Archives 

Use the archive to gain a local perspective on historical news, to research your family history, or to simply read about a person or event of interest. Access local Wellsboro newspapers from the 1890’s to the 2019 for free.  Remember to register for a FREE account when first using the Archives.

Chat with a Librarian

Chat directly with a librarian. Experienced librarians are on hand to assist. They may be able to answer your question then and there, email information later, or suggest resources to explore.