PCPL Statement, Jan. 25, 2010

In 1928, recognizing the need for a free public library, the Pike County Commissioners designated the organization now called the Pike County Public Library, which was and is an independent, private corporation, to serve as the county agent for the provision of public library services. For decades now, in exchange for the PCPL serving Pike County as a public free library,  the county has provided approximately one-third of the PCPL 's annual operating budget-and one-third of the members of the  PCPL board are appointed, two by the County commissioners and one by the Community House trust. The remaining directors are elected. This structure is in compliance with the Pennsylvania Library Code. Approximately two-thirds of Pennsylvania public libraries, along with millions of other non-profit organizations supported in whole or in part by tax dollars, have independent elected boards like that of the PCPL. In the more than eighty years since choosing to designate the PCPL as its agent for library services, neither the Pike County commissioners nor the public has ever questioned the library's system of governance.

Hurry In! Win a Portable Digital Boombox for iPhone and iPod

Hurry into the library! This raffle has been extended until March 1! Don't miss your opportunity to win an Altec Lansing inMotion MIX iMT800 Portable Digital Boom Box for iPhone and iPod! This item is valued over $200. Purchase tickets at any branch of PCPL. Click here for all the details.

                                                         

Bring Your Child to a Winter Wonderland Event

The Friends of the Children's Room of PCPL is sponsoring a Winter Wonderland for children in grades K through 5. This fun wintry afternoon will take place on February 28th. Click here for more information!

Sign Up for a Professional 3-Part "Get Organized" Seminar!

Join Cena Block, owner of Sane Spaces Professional Organizing&Productivity Consulting in Milford as she introduces her 3-part 'Get Organized’ Seminars.

Click here for the details on each session. Each program will be held at the Library Annex, Old Milford School, 201 West Harford St. (across from the post office.) Don't miss your chance to get organized with tips from a professional!

Community Career & Training Sites Now Open

Through the collaborative efforts of the Pike/Wayne Business Education Partnership and the Pike County Public Library, the public will find some new resources to utilize at each Library branch. Click here to learn more!