Friends of the Library group celebrates gifts to the Library
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – During the Friends of the James V. Brown Library’s Volunteer Reception on April 9, the Friends group celebrated the 2023 contribution of $51,302 to the Library. Also,…
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Libraries strengthen their communities during National Library Week in April
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate April 7-13 as National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and…
Library to host eclipse picnic at local park
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host a solar eclipse program and picnic from 1-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Memorial Park. The Library…
Library to host free bird identification program
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the free program, “Bird Identification for Beginners” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The program will be…
Library receives highest recognition for nonprofit organizations
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was awarded the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a…
Library adds Wonderbooks to children’s collection
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently added 59 Wonderbooks to the children’s collection. Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will…
Library receives three grants from local Foundation
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of three grants from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The first grant was…
Library to open private lactation room
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Welch Children’s…
Library to host workshop for small business owners
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has announced a free workshop for small business owners. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, April Line will offer the program, “Small Business Personnel: Having Hard Conversations.”
Library Lover’s Month
February may be known for Valentine’s Day, but did you know it’s also Library Lovers Month? That’s right, this is the month when you really get to express how much you appreciate all that libraries can do for you.