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 History

The Sugar Grove area has always been library conscious.  In 1874 Dr. C.J. Phillips donated a room in his home to serve as library and reading room.  In 1881 the Hopkins Library, housed in the Sugar Grove Seminary, was well supplied with the "latest and best" books, a contribution of H.J. Hopkins of Pleasantville.  In 1893 this same donor gave $1,000.00 to bring that collection up-to-date. In 1895 the General Town Library, consisting of some 400 volumes, was transferred to the Union School for the "convenience and benefit of the pupils".  On May 12th, 1936, the President of the Sugar Grove Reading Club, Mrs. Alfred A. Grant, called a meeting of all persons interested in forming a free library association.  That evening a constitution was adopted.  In June of 1936 the Borough Council granted permission to house the Sugar Grove Library in the Council Building.  In 1961 the trustees voted to join the Warren County Library Association, a member of the Seneca District.  

On December 21, 1975, the Sugar Grove Free Library building was presented as a gift to the people of Sugar Grove and the surrounding area by Mr. & Mrs. Howard Curtis. In the program the following organizations were acknowledged for their  contributions to the Library.  Beco Interiors, Inc. - Clock, Russell Forsgren - Sketch of Library, Green Brothers - Corner Stone, Pennsylvania Electric Company - Underground Service, Sugar Grove Borough Council - Furnishings, and Volunteer Fire Department - Donation of Site.  The last paragraph of the program stated:  Today, December 21, 1975, the Sugar Grove area no longer dreams of a new library building.  The dream is a reality.  Your Library - a precious heritage.  Protect it!  Support it!  Use it!

 

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Services

Books for all Ages  Interlibrary Loans Large Print Books
Books on Cassette & CD VHS and DVDs Music CDs
Magazines Daily Newspaper  High Speed Fiber Optics Internet
Story Time (Spring & Fall sessions) Book Discussion Group Summer Reading Program
Copies
B&W $.15 / Color $.50
Fax Machine Fee Per Page
To receive $.15 / To send $1.00
Costume Rental Fee of $10.00
Mr. or Mrs. Santa Claus / Easter Bunny

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Loan Info

Books / Magazines/ Books on Tape: 2 weeks (may be renewed twice if no holds on item)    
Late Fee: $.05 per day

Videos / DVD's  (limit 4 per family)     Late Fee: $.50 per day

Inter-Library Loans:  2 weeks (renewal subject to lending library)   Late Fee:  $.50 per day

 

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Location

We are located in North Western Pennsylvania about 50 miles east of Erie, PA and about 8 miles south of Jamestown, NY.

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Volunteers

A Special Thank You to all our Volunteers.  

Your help is so appreciated!

Dorothy Allenson Beverly Carlberg
Joan Cristofora Elaine Glotz
Mandee Hanes Jean Landin
Freda Pyles Peg Stino
Karla loPresti Jan Wilcox
Marilyn Spear Carley Younger
Kathy Wise Matt Greenman
Jon Hart

 

Would you like to volunteer at the library?
Stop by and talk to the librarian or call 489-7872

We would also like to recognize Linda York for the great job she does with the lawn and flowers!

 

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Board Members

Tom Firth Rayon Glotz
Karla LoPresti Peg Stino
Dart Summerson Randy Voty
Beverly Burrows Judy Woodburn

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