North Pocono Public Library

09/01/2026

We're nearing the finish line! With your support, the North Pocono Public Library Capital Campaign has raised $991,000 to help us secure a debt-free future. We are so thankful to our community for getting us to the final stages of our campaign, but we need your help more than ever now that we're in the home stretch. Let's keep the momentum going! 🧡 Click the link below to become a part of our legacy by helping us secure a debt-free future.
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/capital-campaign

08/26/2026

North Pocono Public Library will be closing at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 26 due to the paving of Union Mill Road. As of August 27, our tentative schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:
Thursday, August 27 - CLOSED
Friday, August 28 - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 29 - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

08/26/2026

Reading can take you anywhere. 🦋 Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026)

When we think of literacy advocates, the first name on most people’s lips is Dolly Parton. “My very first books were from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” “I know how to read because of Dolly Parton.” “They had my name in them.” She started with a simple thought, but its power is immeasurable: every child deserves access to books.

Dolly first saw the limitations of illiteracy brought on by poverty in her own father, Robert Lee Parton. He was a farmer, a father to twelve children, and the smartest man she ever knew. Despite his business savvy, she saw the shame he felt in his inability to read or write. Through him, she realized books were the bridge to your dreams and the key to success.

As a child growing up in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dolly spent her time in the two-room cabin singing and writing her own songs. This led from the Smoky Mountains to a 60-year career as an internationally beloved musician, actress, and business woman, but she always thought of the people back home. Dolly Parton will not only be remembered for the mark she has left on art and music, but for the legacy that will continue through her global impact as a humanitarian and philanthropist as well. When accepting the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, Dolly said, “I just give from my heart… I just see a need and if I can fill it, then I will.”

Inspired by her father, Dolly created the Imagination Library to help children in Sevier County build their home library by mailing them a free book each month from birth to five years old. Parton wanted people to have the same chance to achieve their goals as she did, regardless of where they came from, and she knew that started with access to books and a love of learning. Dolly took the reach of the Imagination Library worldwide as well, donating over 332 million books to children since its creation in 1995.

Dolly will be sorely missed, but the happiness she brought while she was here will radiate long after she’s gone. Honor her today with a big loaded baked potato, a good book, and love for the people around you.

Rest in peace to the Book Lady.

08/22/2026

Get your books today, because the closures unfortunately continue! North Pocono Public Library will be closed Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25 due to the paving of Union Mill Road. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you so much for your understanding during this time. We will be here until 4:00 P.M. today.

08/17/2026

North Pocono Public Library will delay opening until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, August 17 due to the paving of Union Mill Road. Additional delays and closings will occur throughout the week. Please stay tuned for more updates and thank you for understanding! As of August 21, our schedule for this week is as follows:
Monday, August 17 - 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday, August 18 - 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Wednesday, August 19 - 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, August 20 - Closed
Friday, August 21 - 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 22 - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

08/13/2026

North Pocono Public Library will be closed Friday, August 14 due to the paving of Union Mill Road. Thank you for understanding!

08/11/2026

We are SO close! Because of you, the North Pocono Public Library Capital Campaign has raised $935,000. We are so thankful to our community for getting us to the final stages of our campaign, and we're calling on you now for your support in getting to the finish line. Let's keep the momentum going! 🧡 Click the link below to become a part of our legacy by helping us secure a debt-free future.
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/capital-campaign

07/30/2026

The highlight of July by a mile 🌿🍅✨ We'll be savoring the memories of the sixth annual Garden Gala: Year of the Tomato for quite some time.

It was truly an extraordinary night of music, fashion, food, and community coming together to raise a record-breaking $43,000 for North Pocono Public Library. Thank you to everyone who attended, purchased raffle tickets, or simply spread the word about our library. Every bit of help propelled us toward success.

This beautiful event would not be possible without the support of local media, monetary sponsors, food and beverage donors, the many in-kind donors, and of course, our amazing volunteer committee led by our co-chairs led by Patti DeScipio, Christina Hitchcock, and Tracey Smith. A very special thank you to Mendicino's Pizza & Family Restaurant for coordinating catering and to Wade Preston and Kenny Moss for your musical performances.

Enjoy these moments captured by Michael Straub Photography and try to guess what fun we have in store for you next year.

07/24/2026