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Aurora Shimko, 4, looks at tadpoles being raised by Youth Services manager Tiffany Harkleroad at the Butler Area Public Library, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Area Public Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001

Phone: 724-287-1718

Fax: 724-285-5090

Website: www.butlerlibrary.info

Email: lhinderliter@bcfls.org

Director: Lori Hinderliter

On-site materials: More than 103,000 books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs and online downloads

Other services: Internet access, wireless hot spot, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, printing, faxing, copying, scanning, meeting rooms, interlibrary loans, book discussion groups, online job search resources, and programs for adults, teens and children, as well as Booklist Reader, Power Library and EBSCO Mobile App

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Butler County Community College Library within the Heaton Family Learning Commons

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002

Phone: 724-284-8511

Website: library.bc3.edu

Email: library@bc3.edu

Contact: Martin Miller, dean of library services, 724-287-8711, ext. 8210

On-site materials: Books, periodicals and DVDs

Other services: Internet and computer access, online periodical index and research databases, color printer and scanner, interlibrary loan requests, library instruction, and classroom reservations

Public access: Free. People who are not students at BC3 require library cards. Parking passes required to park on campus.

Butler County Federated Library System

Address: 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001

Phone: 724-283-1880

Website: www.bcfls.org

Email: systemadmin@bcfls.org

Services: Countywide online database, coordinates federation’s library resources

Makerspace manager Mary Frances Reutzel, dressed as Waldo, tinkers in the Cranberry Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, during its 50th anniversary celebration. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Cranberry Public Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6499

Phone: 724-776-9100

Website: www.cranberrytownship.org/2839/Library

Director: Leslie Pallotta

On-site materials: Books, audiobooks, music CDs, eBooks, periodicals and DVDs

Other services: Internet access, public computers, Microsoft Office applications, printing, exam proctoring, online databases, genealogy resources, interlibrary loans, meeting rooms, online tutoring, and programs for adults, teens and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Evans City Public Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033

Phone: 724-538-8695

Website: www.evanscitylibrary.org

Email: evanscity@bcfls.org

Director: Adi Bracken

On-site materials: Books, CDs, DVDs and periodicals

Other services: Internet access, public computers, Microsoft Office applications, printing, faxing, copying, interlibrary loans, community rooms, online databases, and programs for adults, teens and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Grove City Community Library

Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 to noon; closed Sunday

Address: 125 W. Main St., Grove City, PA 16127

Phone: 724-458-7320

Fax: 724-458-7332

Website: www.grovecitypalibrary.org

Email: gccl@grovecitypalibrary.org

Interim director: Scott Amon

On-site materials: Books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and periodical subscriptions

Other services: Internet access, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, exam proctoring, library-by-mail program, interlibrary loans, employment assistance, disc cleaning and repair, copying, printing, faxing, scanning, tech assistance, and programs for adults, teens, and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Engineer Bob Lang, of Franklin Park, takes guest on a train ride at the Mars Train Station after Story Time by the Mars Area Public Library on Sept. 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars Area Public Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in fall and winter; closed Sunday

Address: 107 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 415, Mars, PA 16046

Phone: 724-625-9048

Website: www.marsarealibrary.org

Email: jcallihan@bcfls.org

Director: Janae Callihan

On-site materials: Books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks and periodical subscriptions

Other services: Computer access, printing, copying, scanning, faxing, dog licensing, technology kit rentals, contactless rental programs, interlibrary loans, exam proctoring, facility rentals, genealogy, ancestry, DMV permit test practice, and programming for adults, teens and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

North Trails Public Library

Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Friday to Sunday

Address: 1553 W. Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061

Phone: 724-476-1006

Website: www.northtrailslibrary.org

Email: ksutton@bcfls.org

Director: Kathy Sutton

On-site materials: Books, periodicals, audiotapes, videotapes, eBooks, CDs and DVDs

Other services: Internet access, public computers with Microsoft Office applications, interlibrary loans, online resources, and programming for adults, teens and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Donna Ochaba, left, and Jackie Sakala ring up the books Bev Nikonow purchased at the Prospect Community Library's book and bake sale at the Prospect Fire Hall on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Prospect Community Library

Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 357 Main St., Prospect, PA 16052

Phone: 724-865-9718

Website: www.prospectlibrary.org

Email: prospectlibrary@bcfl.org

Director: Shari Hunt

On-site materials: Books, periodicals, videotapes, audiotapes, CDs, DVDs and eBooks

Other services: Book match, internet access, public computers, printing, copying, mobile printing, scanning, faxing, interlibrary loans, career resources, and adult and teen programming

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out material.

Raelynn, 5, left, and Ryla Beilstein, 3, pick out a book to take home during a celebratory event honoring children who read 1,000 books before kindergarten, hosted by the Slippery Rock Community Library on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Slippery Rock Community Library

Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, closed

Address: 465 N. Main St., P.O. Box 25, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Phone: 724-738-9179

Website: www.slipperyrocklibrary.org

Email: srcl@bcfls.org

Director: Melissa Schulz

On-site materials: Books, periodicals, DVDs and eBooks

Other services: Internet access, public computers, printing and faxing, mobile printing, interlibrary loans, Career Track services, Vision to Learn mobile clinic, and programming for adults and children

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Slippery Rock University Bailey Library

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Address: 104 Central Loop, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Phone: 724-738-2058

Website: www.sru.edu/academics/bailey-library

Contact: See website for librarian assistance by email.

On-site materials: Books, periodicals, government documents, audiovisual items, university and community archives, and books on tape

Other services: Internet access, public computers, interlibrary loans, research assistance, private rooms by appointment, reading rooms, coffee shop, virtual information desk and direct patron borrowing

Public access: Community members and non-university patrons must pay a $10 fee for an individual membership that is good for one year to take out materials

Connor Chen, right, makes a move during his chess match with Joseph Mucerino Jr. at The Saxonburg Chess Club's first all-ages chess tournament at the South Butler Community Library on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
South Butler Community Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 240 W Main St., P.O. Box 454, Saxonburg, PA 16056

Phone: 724-352-4810

Website: www.southbutlerlibrary.org

Director: Michelle Lesniak

On-site materials: Books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and digital downloads

Other services: Internet access, public computers, copying, printing, 3D printing, faxing, scanning, exam proctoring, used-book store, and programs for children and adults

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out materials.

Zelienople Area Public Library

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Address: 227 S. High St., Zelienople, PA 16063

Phone: 724-452-9330

Website: www.zelienoplelibrary.org

Director: Nicole Sloka

On-site materials: Books, videotapes, audiotapes, CDs, DVDs, periodicals and puppets

Other services: Internet access, public computers, word processing, printing abilities, programs and assistance for all ages

Public access: Free. Library card required to take out all materials.

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