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Warren Public Library is turning 150 in 2023 and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Be sure to stop by this page all year, as we’ll be adding fun contests, events, and more to help us celebrate turning 150.

150 Years of Reading WS

“In the Summer of 1871, the Hon. G. W. Scofield, in conversation with the Rev. W. A. Rankin, who was then Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Warren, PA., stated that there was in his possession a large collection of Books – a complete set of the Congressional Globe, the Colonial Records of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Archives, State Papers, Government Reports and other Public Documents – which were in his way and which he wished to place where they would be accessible to the public.” – From The Warren Library: Its Home and Benefactors, 1884.

The library was created shortly after that, but it wasn’t until October 16, 1873 when the new library constitution, which created the Warren Library Association, was officially adopted.

Our Favorite Reads of All Time

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMORY? WE WANT TO KNOW!

In celebration of the Warren Public Library’s 150th Anniversary, we are asking patrons to share their favorite Warren Public Library memory.

Note: Submissions may be used in library promotions.