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Enforcement Change Threatens Library’s Passport Acceptance Services

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:December 15, 2025
  • Post category:News

The U.S. Department of State notified the James V. Brown Library that it is planning to remove non-profit public libraries from the Passport Acceptance Facility Program due to a change…

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‘Own-A-Day’ at the library offers an impactful gift opportunity

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:December 15, 2025
  • Post category:News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you're struggling to find the perfect gift for that person who seems to have it all, the…

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Your Library Makes a Difference. You Can Too.

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:December 15, 2025
  • Post category:News

Every day, the James V. Brown Library changes lives in ways that are both quiet and profound.Not long ago, a local veteran visited the Library looking for the book A…

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Library receives state award for pilot program with church, transit authority

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:December 4, 2025
  • Post category:News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has once again been recognized by the state for its innovative and creative educational programs for children. The…

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Library wraps up Summer Learning with Finale

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:July 30, 2025
  • Post category:News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will wrap up its Summer Learning Program with Book Bingo on Saturday, August 9th. There will be two sessions…

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Film critic to present free library program

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:July 15, 2025
  • Post category:Old News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is featuring a presentation about the films of 1975 with film critic Joseph W. Smith III, on Thursday,…

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Lycoming County Library System to host Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:June 30, 2025
  • Post category:News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming County Library System will host free events at six libraries as part of the Summer Learning Program to keep children reading, learning, and exploring all…

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World of Little League® offers free Sunday tours for library cardholders

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:June 30, 2025
  • Post category:News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – As part of the James V. Brown Library’s Summer Learning Program, the World of Little League® Museum will offer free tours on Sundays during the eight-week program. Each…

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Lycoming County Library System recaps Remake Learning Days

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:June 18, 2025
  • Post category:Old News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – During the month of May, the six libraries of the Lycoming County Library System participated in Remake Learning Days, a program that focuses on inspiring education and…

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Library offers free rides on the Hiawatha

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:June 6, 2025
  • Post category:Old News

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will again offer free rides on the Hiawatha, 2205 Hiawatha Blvd., as part of the Summer Learning Program. Four…

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Williamsport, PA 17701

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