MEADVILLE

In service to the community of Meadville, Pennsylvania, the Meadville Public Library exists to provide a wide range of information and materials to all the members of our community. We are dedicated to encouraging and supporting the civic, intellectual, and cultural pursuits of Meadville by actively promoting curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning. We are committed to providing a friendly environment that serves as a central meeting place in the community... Meadville was founded in 1787, and the first library was established in 1812, with 150 volumes. The library contained the standard works of the time in history, biography, and travel, but by policy, no fiction. A citizen could use the library if he donated a dollar and a volume annually... In 1868, the City Library of Meadville was formed. Anyone could become a member by paying a dollar. Patrons could take out only one volume for a two week period. Fines were ten cents per week. It was open Wednesday and Saturday..

Primary location: Meadville United States