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PA POWER

The library provides access to the PA POWER Library database, allowing you to search magazines on-line. 

Ask Here PA, Pennsylvania's new statewide live chat reference  is a service for Pennsylvania residents and students providing immediate answers to their information needs.

The library has a collection of 35,000 books, over 1,000 DVDs, 400 books-on-tape, and subscribes to 85 magazines and 7 newspapers.  Our patrons check out over 85,000 items annually.

  Inter-Library Loan Service 

Inter-Library Loan Service: "If we don't have it, we can get it."  To request any book, fill out an Inter-Library Loan from at the circulation desk.  We will borrow the book from another library and call you when we receive it.  Delivery time is a minimum of two weeks.

Internet Access 

Internet access is available free-of-charge at 11 computer stations.   The computers are also equipped with Microsoft Office.

Study & Reading Rooms

A study room is equipped with chairs/table.
A reading room with comfortable seating contains the library's magazines and newspapers.

Fax Service

Fax service is available at the library.  The cost is $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.  It costs $1 per page to receive a fax.

Photocopier

The library has a self-service photocopier.  The cost is 15 cents per page.

Local History / Genealogy Questions

The Bedford County Library does not have a local history department.  There is, however, an organization in the county that can help you.  The Pioneer Historical Society ( bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com ) operates The Pioneer Historical Library. 
Telephone number: (814) 623-2011.  
Address:  6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522
Website  http://www.bedfordpahistory.com

Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4pm and every third Saturday of the month from 9am to 2 pm

The library is accessible to everyone.  Accessible parking and ramp available.

LIBRARY HOURS

MONDAY 9:00AM - 8 PM

TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8 PM

WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8 PM

THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8 PM

FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8 PM

SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 5 PM

SUNDAY - CLOSED