Mary S. Biesecker Public Library

10/22/2026

One week until Ellen Prentiss Campbell joins us at the Biesecker Library! Ellen will be speaking on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 pm to read from her latest novel, "Vanishing Point" about artists George and Lila Hetzel. Sign up for this event online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezQ8rxWtZzY85lOszMPC16InKcwExjeLTsoCyasri5yulgkQ/viewform

10/21/2026

Looking for assistance with job skills? Check out one of our Laptops from the Digital Connectivity Technology Program of the PA Broadband Development Authority. We also have dedicated laptops for in-library use for Metrix learning courses, job searching and TeleHealth services. Laptops will ONLY be able available for checkout on Mondays from 10-6. Learn more on our website: https://www.maryslibrary.com/?page_id=14471

10/20/2026

Reminder for teens and tweens to join us this afternoon after school for the Teen Craft Cafe! You can bring your own projects, or we'll have supplies and a special craft to share!

10/19/2026

The Cryptids are here!!! Join us this week as we kick off our Cryptid Scavenger Hunt, where kids 7+ and adults can search the Library for cryptids to win a prize! Here's what else is happening at the Library:

Tuesday at 10:30 am - Miss JoAnn's Preschool Story Hour (ages 3-5)
Tuesday at 3:00 pm - Teen Craft Cafe (ages 12-18)
Tuesday at 6:00 pm - Writer's Group (adults)
Wednesday at 10:30 am - Toddler Time (ages 0-3)
Thursday at 10:30 am - Baby Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)

See you at the Library - if you dare!

10/17/2026

The hunt begins Monday! Join us October 19-31 for this year's Cryptid Scavenger Hunt! Help us find all of the cryptids roaming the Biesecker Library to win a prize and learn some fun cryptid facts!

10/16/2026

The Biesecker Library's Tech Tutoring program offers personalized, FREE 45-minute classes to learn more about Computers, Phones, Tablets, or any other technology! Classes are by appointment only. Please sign up by calling the Library at 814-445-4011 or by visiting our website: http://techtutoring.maryslibrary.com/

10/15/2026

Two weeks until the next event in the Fall Speaker Series! Novelist Ellen Prentiss Campbell will join us for a reading from her latest novel "Vanishing Point." Copies of the book will be available to buy and have signed by Ellen after the event! Sign up for this and future speaker events today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezQ8rxWtZzY85lOszMPC16InKcwExjeLTsoCyasri5yulgkQ/viewform?usp=heade

10/15/2026

If you're in Berlin this weekend, check out this celebration at the Berlin Area Historical Society-BAHS!

Here is the Schedule of Events for this Sunday, October 18th, 12pm to 5pm. You are sure to find something that interests you! Please share!!

10/14/2026

Happy 100th birthday to A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh!!! The beloved children's icon was invented by Milne for his son Christopher Robin, leading to generations of kids and parents making visits to the Hundred Acre Wood to see Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and all of their friends.

10/14/2026

Join us at 10:30 this morning for Toddler Time!