“in the winter she curls up with a good book
and dreams away the cold“
Ben Aranovich
As a community-benefit organization, the Tamaqua Public Library provides excellence and innovation in information, education, and recreation. Recognizing the ever-changing environment of society, the Tamaqua Public Library envisions a future in which the library serves as a community center and leader in traditional and innovative library services. The Tamaqua Public Library aims to make the Tamaqua Area a rewarding, attractive, and pleasant place to live, work, and visit.
Welcome to the Tamaqua Public Library website. Please feel free to look around, as we have lots to offer! There are links to our catalog, facebook page and more. Also, there is information on our current fundraisers…please scroll down to see what’s available
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
If you LOVE the library and have free time, then come lend a hand! Below is a link for the form to submit…Can’t wait to see all of you!

THANK YOU to everyone that donated to our Annual Fund Drive!
CLICK HERE for a list of donors
WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE LIBRARY?

Stop in and check out our NEW rotating collection of GRAPHIC NOVELS!!! We have these and many more!
Check out this new resource!
SkillUp® PA provides access to no-cost online job skills training for Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvanians can register for an account to sign up for selected classes on the PACareerLink® website.
Courses include soft skills and communication, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, project management, and more. Users can browse the course catalog and find classes to prepare for industry certification tests or select a skill track for workplace skills, digital literacy, retail/service, and more.
Print, display, or share the attached PDF with customers for instructions on how to register and get started.
POWER Library’s PA Job Resources page now includes a convenient link to remind job seekers of the resource

Click to get started today!
We are offering curbside pickup.
Please click for procedures
Programs
Brand new resource available…go to Children’s Program for links to some great videos for kids!

District- wide link to
which has many reading activities and challenges for kids of all ages! New Fall challenges are now available!
Enter the website by clicking the link below or above

STILL AVAILABLE!!!
Thanks to Schuylkill County’s VISION, The Healthy Schuylkill Summer: Get Outdoors Backpacks have hit the outdoors!
Visit Tamaqua Public Library for loanable packs which are filled with gear and resources to explore the outdoors.
Visit https://www.schuylkillvision.com/healthy-schuylkill… to learn more.
Media Links
Below are our links to social media and other resources we have available through the Tamaqua Public Library!
Just click on the picture below!
PROGRAMS
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FUNDRAISERS

As a community-benefit organization, the Tamaqua Public Library provides excellence and innovation in information, education, and recreation. Recognizing the ever-changing environment of society, the Tamaqua Public Library envisions a future in which the library serves as a community center and leader in traditional and innovative library services. The Tamaqua Public Library aims to make the Tamaqua Area a rewarding, attractive, and pleasant place to live, work, and visit.


Education today must be transformed in order to build the workforce of tomorrow. We provide a variety of STREAM based programs for children ages 2-19. It is our goal to expose children of all ages to education in a fun and engaging environment, in hopes of piquing their curiosity and positively influencing their passion to learn more.
“we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give” ~winston churchill
Please consider making a charitable donation to the Tamaqua Public Library. There are several ways to help: Amazon Smile, Boyers “Great Caring, Great Sharing” program, Redner’s receipts, Donation Tree, Book Memorials or by simply making a monetary donation. Click here for more information.

Come in and explore the library
Regular Hours | Summer Hours (7/6-9/10) |
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Monday 9am – 8pm | Monday 9am – 8pm |
Tuesday 9am – 5pm | Tuesday 9am – 5pm |
Wednesday 9am – 5pm | Wednesday 9am – 5pm |
Thursday 9am – 5pm | Thursday 9am – 3pm |
Friday 9pm – 3pm | Friday 9am – 3pm |
Saturday 9am – 3pm | Saturday 9am – 1pm |
Sunday CLOSED | Sunday CLOSED |
Get in Touch
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
570-668-4660
tamaquapubliclibrary@hotmail.com
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