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ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY
Butler Area Public Library's History.
On February 16-17, 1894, the Butler Area Public Library was opened by the Literary Club, a group of 123 Butler women. In 1917, the library became the recipient of a grant from Andrew Carnegie, becoming one of the original Carnegie libraries. With funds from the Carnegie grant, the Butler Area Public Library opened at its present location, 218 N. McKean Street, in 1921.
The library underwent major renovations in 1966 and 2003. Since then, and thanks to a number of generous estate gifts, we were able to add a new roof to the library. We also created a new music center and renovated our young adult area. In addition, we built a new sun room and outdoor courtyard. All these physical changes allow us to serve our members better and to fulfill our mission in the community.
Learn more about our 125+ year history here.
Through the years, thousands of area residents have discovered the beauty of literature, the significance of history, the power of technology, and the value of all other subjects that tell their stories here.
The Butler Area Public Library is a community information center with a wide range of resources. We are the headquarters library in the Butler County Federated Library System and serve as the county-wide resource for library services.
LIBRARY STAFF
Anita
Information Services Manager
abowser@bcfls.org
Dianne
Adult Services Manager
dmccauley@bcfls.org
Liz Prada
Information Services Assistant
lprada@bcfls.org
K.C.
Custodian
LIBRARY BOARD
2022 BOARD MEETINGS
Aaron Bonus
President
Joe Wendling
James Lockhaiser, Jr.
Vice President / Butler Township Representative
Craig Stauffer
Treasurer
Carrie Morgan-Davis
Vacant
Secretary
Maggie Souzer
Friends of the Library Representative
Bob Dandoy
Butler City Representative
All board meetings begin at 6:30 PM
January 26 - Annual Meeting at 6:00 PM
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 22
July - No Board Meeting
August - No Board Meeting
September 28
October 26
November 30
* Indicates virtual meetings
Brian Farrington
HOURS & LOCATION
Location
218 N. McKean St.
Butler, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 287-1715
Fax: (724) 285-5090
TTY: (724) 287-1718
Hours
Monday-Thursday
8am-8pm
Friday
8am-5pm
Saturday
8am-4pm
Closed Sundays
EMAIL DEPARTMENTS
Reference Services:
baplreference@bcfls.org
Interlibrary Loan Questions:
dmccauley@bcfls.org
Circulation Inquiries:
baplcirculation@bcfls.org
Genealogy Questions:
baplgenealogy@bcfls.org
Youth Services:
tharkleroad@bcfls.org
Other Questions or Comments:
lhinderliter@bcfls.org
CLOSINGS 2023
January 2: New Year’s Day Observed
January 16: MLK Jr. Day
February 8: Staff In-Service
February 20: Presidents' Day
April 7: Spring Holiday
May 29: Memorial Day
June 19: Juneteenth & Staff In-Service
July 4: Independence Day
September 4: Labor Day
October 9: Indigenous Peoples Day, Columbus Day & Staff In-Service
November 10: Veterans' Day Observed
November 23: Thanksgiving Day
December 23-25: Winter Holidays
December 30: New Year's Eve
ANNUAL REPORT
