The Strasburg-Heisler Library
 
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* Beginning September 7, 2010
the library service hours will be:
 
*Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
10am-7pm
 
*Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-5pm
 
*We will continue to remain open on weekends as usual.
 
 
Libraries try to cope with cuts
 
At a time when library usage is up, funding for public libraries continues to drop, causing libraries to cut hours, reduce programs and staff, decrease new purchases, and find other ways to make a little go a long way.
 
Lancaster County's libraries will split about $1.9 million under the new state budget. Sounds like a lot of money, but that is down $193,515 or 9.1 percent.
 
Lancaster County funding for local public libraries was $2.1 million in 2009 and dropped to $2 million in 2010. The commissioners did divide an additional $75,000 among local libraries.
 
A library is a vital presence in a community, especially now! Glenn R. Miller, the executive director of Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA), says it best on the PaLA website:
“Demand for library services is up dramatically during this recession. Libraries all across Pennsylvania are busier than ever before serving people looking for work, families on tight budgets, and retirees grappling with shrinking savings. Budget cuts will reduce library services for the very people who need libraries the most.”
Strasburg-Heisler Library asks for your continued support to keep the library providing excellent service to our community!
 
Wondering how you can help? Click here for details.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 New Arrivals
Check out what new books, dvds, and audiobooks have arrived at our library.
Now on the shelves..
 
Don't forget to take advantage of the free FAMILY MUSEUM PASSES!
 
 
 
 
SEARCH THE CATALOG 24/7
 
You can search the catalog for all library materials, from all the member libraries, from any computer at any time.
 
Did you know that when you click on the title of the book or movie in the online catalog that details and information about that book are listed, including summaries and reviews from the most reputable sources?