Pennsylvania Senate Library

Pennsylvania Senate Library The Senate Library is a research and legislative law library, with exhibits open to the public daily

JUNE! the beginning of budget season here at the State Capitol. And the season always begins with the book! The Senate L...
06/01/2026

JUNE! the beginning of budget season here at the State Capitol. And the season always begins with the book! The Senate Library's catalog include every executive budget book for the last century.

Come check out our latest exhibit "A Special Session for Rebuilding" where we discuss the 1996 Special Legislative Sessi...
05/27/2026

Come check out our latest exhibit "A Special Session for Rebuilding" where we discuss the 1996 Special Legislative Session after the blizzard and the Walnut St. bridge collapse. This postcard from the State Archives shows it in its former glory, pre-collapse.

The Senate Library will be closed today for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

The Senate Library will be closed today for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

in 1927, the murals in the Supreme Court Chambers were unveiled by Violet Oakley, some twenty-five years after she beg...
05/23/2026

in 1927, the murals in the Supreme Court Chambers were unveiled by Violet Oakley, some twenty-five years after she began working on her first Capitol commission.

The Senate Library will be closed today for Primary Election Day. Don't forget to vote and let your voice be heard!
05/19/2026

The Senate Library will be closed today for Primary Election Day. Don't forget to vote and let your voice be heard!

in 1751, presented by Ben Franklin, the creation of the first PA hospital was signed into law. That hospital is now th...
05/11/2026

in 1751, presented by Ben Franklin, the creation of the first PA hospital was signed into law. That hospital is now the University of Pennsylvania in Center City, Philadelphia.

in May 1901, the Legislature issued a design competition to create a new Capitol building. The young Philadelphia arch...
05/08/2026

in May 1901, the Legislature issued a design competition to create a new Capitol building. The young Philadelphia architect, Joseph M. Huston, won the competition & built one of the most brilliant architectural & artistic public governmental seats in America.

Not only is today but it’s also ! that Pennsylvania State Capitol is often considered an art museum? It features s...
05/05/2026

Not only is today but it’s also ! that Pennsylvania State Capitol is often considered an art museum? It features stunning paintings, sculptures, and architectural designs inspired by Greek, Roman, and Victorian styles.

Today is National School Principals’ Day. that former State Senator Charles F. Dougherty (1973-1980) was a school prin...
05/01/2026

Today is National School Principals’ Day. that former State Senator Charles F. Dougherty (1973-1980) was a school principal? Dougherty was a high school principal from 1970 to 1972, he was elected to the state senate in 1972, the last year of being a principal.

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157 Pennsylvania Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA
17120

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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