Absolutely warrants a stop if you are around the area. We were on our way to the Mount Holly Marsh…read morePreserve for a hike and made it a point to pay it a visit. We were so glad we did. The library was named after Amelia S Givin, obviously the benefactress of the library and a woman in the paper industry ahead of the time which was dominated by men. The library is constructed in Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, built with bricks and brown stones. Inside one can see "groups of semicircular arched windows, intricate carvings, and a semicircular apse". The latter is my favorite room, sporting 2 wheeled ladders attached to the rail on the wall. This is a great place to admire, reflect, and enjoy a quality quiet time.

What an absolute delight this hidden jewel of a library is in Mount Holly Springs, PA! The Amelia…read moreGivin Free Library has the appearance of a rustic castle on the outside, and once you're inside, it's like stepping into that scene in The Beauty and the Beast with the walls of bookshelves. The ambiance of this place is unmatched - it is saturated with character and will take you back to the days when information was housed in physical books and you had to search for it, instead of having it at your fingertips online. I held a book of poetry from the 1800s in my hands, and it was housed on an adorable shelf with a whole set of the books that were in the original library back before the turn of the 20th century. It's a unique combination of small and homey, while also being quite large. I can't imagine there being 100 people in this place comfortably at the same time, but if that's what you're looking for, you can go to the Bosler Library in Carlisle. This place is a vintage library experience, with all the benefits of being a part of the Cumberland County library system. I can't encourage you enough to check this place out - it was absolutely fantastic!

I love bringing my children here and it has to be at least among the top two libraries for children…read morein Cumberland County. The entire bottom floor is designated for the youth. There are board games for children to play, puzzles for varying age ranges, magnetic tiles and even a small slide for small toddlers. There are also preloaded computer games for children to get involved with, along with of course a great selection of books. My children enjoy spending hours here and it's very popular on rainy days among parents. I'm very glad I found this library!

This library is very VERY dated. To get a library card it took 10 minutes to fill out a paper form…read moreand provide the necessary proof of residency documents. The children's toys look like they've been there for decades. The location of the children's area is in the basement and very dingy smelling. All that said, it has a cute puppet area, the board games and puzzles are fun and I like that the whole basement is for children so it doesn't disrupt adult areas of the building.

I love the bosler library, I have loved it since I was young. Not only is it a huge piece of…read morecarlisle history, it was a large part of some of my children's core memories in the children's wing. I had to print some sensitive documents yesterday. The front desk person was very soft spoken and pleasant. I didn't feel judged for my library card shortcomings. After the documents were printed, they let my partner pay for them but wouldn't release them to them. That feels very professional and secure. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet save for the occasional excited toddler bouncing around. There's the bookery which is not only clean and cozy but stunningly fancy looking, kind of like a little palace. Items bought there are yours to keep. The prices are more than reasonable, some of the stuff is antiques. There's a teen wing, non-fiction, a chess board, dvds, sensory items, and a few free shelves. But so much more! There's useful documents everywhere, from a library-offered self-guided scavenger hunt to incredibly helpful mental health resources. Bathrooms are clean and open to the public. I recommend the summer reading program for kids, mine did it for a few years. It's incredibly rewarding for them. Bosler will always be my favorite library. Maybe I'm biased, but I think it deserves every bit of its praise. I will always go here.

What a great library! Connected to a historic building, it's spacious, clean, and full of surprises…read morefrom a game area to a bookstore to a great children's section. Staff are friendly, helpful, and passionate.

The Fredericksen Library has been one of the libraries I've taken my kids to for almost 12 years,…read moreand it continues to be one of our favorites. One of the things I love most is that the children's library has its own downstairs entrance, which makes it really easy when you're visiting with little kids. As soon as you walk in, the information desk is right at the front, and the self-checkout stations are conveniently located on the right, making grabbing and returning books quick and simple. The children's area itself is bright and welcoming, with tons of windows and natural light, which makes it feel open and calm instead of crowded. My kids especially love the play area, and there's plenty to keep them busy. Some of the highlights include: * Interactive wall activities where kids can flip pieces, match items, and move little balls through tracks * Puppet theater play * Interactive computers * A fish tank they enjoy checking on * A coloring area * A wide variety of books for different ages There's also lots of seating, which makes it easy for parents to sit and read while the kids explore. They host storytimes in the children's library, and there's also a separate room used for programs and events. Even when we're not attending a scheduled program, the play space alone easily keeps my kids entertained for an hour or more. Another thing I appreciate is how family-friendly the layout is. Inside the children's library there are two bathrooms with changing tables, which is incredibly convenient when you're visiting with little ones. There's also an additional larger restroom outside of the children's area with stalls and another changing table. Parking is easy, with street parking near the lower-level entrance and a parking lot available as well. Outside the children's library there's extra seating, and depending on when you visit, the library café is open with really reasonable prices for coffee and snacks, which is a nice bonus during longer visits. This is definitely one of those places where we can easily stay for a few hours between playing, reading books, and just enjoying the space. After visiting for so many years, it's still one of our go-to libraries, and I know we'll keep coming back.

This library is such a wonderful resource & staple for the Camp Hill community!…read more The selection of books for adults is truly amazing! They also have a wonderful children's library as well! The staff is always so helpful, kind, and friendly! From having to pay fines or even just asking a general question everyone who I have interacted with has been very helpful! The story times are also very wonderful! Amy who reads to the kids is always so positive, fun, and outgoing allowing the kids to really get into the story and songs to have a great time! They have story time two days every week & they are always so great! I definitely would recommend if you have a little one to check out the story times! What's also great about this library is that it is apart of the Cumberland County Libraries! So if you want a specific book, but it's at a different location you can still request it because of being apart of the county libraries! Definitely check this library out if you haven't!

I thought this library was a river, but it's not a river. That was just a riverfront…read more This library is really awesome and have now been here twice and both times I thought it was in a great location but really friendly people working here and a pretty decent selection of books as well. Owned by Kenny McCormick of South Park fame, who was tragically killed - repeatedly. Luckily the library is far from dead.

This is a nice library in the most beautiful part of the city. If you're into libraries this is one…read moreto visit.

Great place and people, always helpful and very friendly. Always have events for the public,…read morechildren's story time, adult activities. If they don't have what you are looking for they will search the rest of York's library system. Web site very easy to use.

From the owner: Located next to Lehr Park, within the Dover Township Community Center, this library is a family…read morefavorite. Our friendly staff get to you know by name and take advantage of the library’s close ties to area educators to offer innovative programming that meets state standards for early childhood education. Bestselling authors, educational and fun programs for everyone in the family, and high-speed Internet access can all be yours here. Welcome to your library: Dover Area Community Library!

Treasure trove of history! Lose all sense of time in a bibliophile's dream at the State Library…read more.. Awesome staff and fabulous collection of all books Pennsylvania.

From the owner: The State Library of Pennsylvania welcomes everyone who wishes to learn about the resources of…read morePennsylvania and encourages each and every one to explore the Library's services and collections.These reflect the Library's basic mission to provide preserve the stories of Pennsylvania while also providing assistance to the Commonwealth government. The collection is particularly strong in the fields of public administration, economics, political science, statistics, education, public services, as well as North American, United States and Pennsylvania history.

Love coming to this library. I understand that books and libraries aren't very trendy as they used…read moreto be, but I still love coming back to this library. It's very clean, the staff are super friendly, and the vibe is a mix between modern and traditional. Thousands and thousands of books to choose from, and at least a dozen computers to use.

This is one of the best libraries I've ever seen! We came in to a very nice lobby and went into the…read moremain/ adult area and then were kindly greeted by the friendly staff and then we went upstairs to teen area with a very large selection of more mature books and found the teen study area with gaming consoles and computers. Then we looked around in the kids section which has bright and colorful walls with lots of books and toys in the back for the little kids and lots of places to read and relax. The library also has lots of book finders (computer catalogs on the walls). We didn't check anything out this time, but we are sure to come back to the library soon!

People is so helpful and nice, this library also provide ESL classes, Ged, job research, and more…read more Just come and get your library card, if you are part of the York county area just stop by with your picture ID or license. Support local library!