Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Newport Public Library Perry County, PA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/) - Address: 316 N. 4th St. Newport, PA 17074Phone: (717) 567-6860Fax: (717) 567-3373Contact the library Library Staff Jeanne Heicher, DirectorBrittany Hess, Assistant DirectorJulia McGuigan and Diamond Hile, Library Assistants Library Board of Trustees Hours Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1 to 8 PMTuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10 AM to 6 PM Newport Public Library is pleased - [Bike4Books Tour](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/bike4books/) - Newport Public LibraryBike4Books Bicycle Tours! May 17 and September 27, 2025 Over the past 25 years Newport Public Library's annual bicycle tour has been a popular opportunity for recreation, food, and much needed support for a great community resource. We are pleased to announce that we will have two bike tours in 2025! We will - [NPL Board of Trustees](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/board-members/) - Members of NPL's Board of Trustees are volunteers who donate hundreds of hours of service to our library. The Board sets policy and strategic direction for our library. We are grateful for their time and effort. Contact the board of trustees here Please send email not directly related to the board of trustees here. As - [Contact the NPL Board of Trustees](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/contact-trustees/) - Please use this form to get in touch with Board Members. Using this form helps us to not be inundated with spam and it won’t get lost because we didn’t understand your subject line. Thank you for your understanding. - [Interlibrary Loan](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/books/request-it/) - Didn't find the item you need in the PeCo Online Catalog? Borrow that item through Interlibrary Loan: Contact your local librarian* with as much of the following information as you have available on the item you want to borrow: title of item, author, publication date, format (book, book on CD, DVD, large print book, etc. - [Newport Public Library Policies](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/policies/nwp-policies/) - To view a printable copy of a policy, click on it: NPL Long Range Plan NPL Collection Develpoment Policy NPL Computer Guidelines NPL User Fee Information Newport Meeting Room Policy and Application Charges for books returned late to our library are as follows: Books, audio books, kits – 25 cents per day per book or - [Contact Us](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/contact/) - Please use this form to get in touch. Your question will go straight to the library in box. It won't get lost because we didn't understand your subject line. Using this form helps us to not be inundated with spam. Thank you for your understanding. /gra - [Passport Services](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/get-a-passport/) - Marysville-Rye Library is a certified Passport Acceptance Agency. Passports and Photos are created by appointment at the Marysville-Rye Library. Please call 957-2851 to make your appointment! General Passport Information: http://travel.state.gov The link for Application for Passport (DS-11) is: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html The link for Application for Passport by Mail (DS-82) is: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds82/ds82_843.html Please do NOT sign your - [Perry County Resources](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/perry-county-resources/) - Municipalities Buffalo Township Greenwood Township Howe Township Juniata Township Miller Township Millerstown Borough Newport Borough Oliver Township PA State Government: PA State Website Perry County Government: Perry County Website PA Tax Info: Federal, State, Local Organizations Cumberland-Perry Association for Retarded Citizens Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties Newport Revitalization & Preservation Society. Perry County - [Special Events](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/special-events/) - Bike4Books: This is a popular opportunity for recreation, food, and much needed support for a great community resource: The Public Library. It is a bicycle tour throughout Perry County. In spring it is the eastern part of the county, and in fall it is the western part. The ride has low traffic and breathtaking beauty. - [Santa Claus Lane Gift Shop](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/special-events/santa-claus-lane/) - Santa Claus Lane Gift Shop will be open to children ages 2 through 12 during December 2025. We'll post the info here and on the calendar as our volunteers sign up for shifts. Shopping this year will be by appointment only again. Call 717-567-6860 to make an appointment for your children to shop. When you - [Support Us](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/support/) - Libraries always need your support to provide for facilities and utilities, staff, and resources to share with the community. There are Many Ways to Give: Books and Materials Volunteer (Donate your Time) Donate Money to Pay for Operating Expenses or Facility Costs Support Newport Public Library through PayPal Ask your librarian or a library trustee - [Story Time](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/special-events/story-time/) - Little People, Big Feelings! Each Story Time session at Newport Public Library is three months of weekly programs on Tuesdays at 10 AM for about an hour. Fall 2022 starts Tuesday, Sept. 6. For registration, call 717-567-6860 or tmheimbaugh@pecoinfo.org Little People, Big Feelings! is the theme for Newport Public Library’s fall 2022 session. Stories, songs, - [Site Map](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/site-map/) - [Used Book Sales](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/special-events/used-book-sales/) - There are plenty of great deals at our Used Book Sales: (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM) February 6-8, Friends Preview February 5 May 8-10, Friends Preview May 7 August 7-9, Friends Preview August 6 November 6-8, Friends Preview November 5 * Friends of NPL get first - [Office Support](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/office-support/) - The libraries in Perry County help meet community needs for home office, non-profit, and small business office services. Some examples of services and costs are listed here. Send a page via FAX for $1.00 at Bloomfield Send a page via FAX for $1.00 at Community Library of Western Perry County Send a page via FAX for - [Build Community](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/build-commuity/) - Government Links: Learn more about Perry County. Libraries help Business: Newport Public Library is a member of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Libraries help Education: Libraries support the mission of lifelong education, and strive to support school research. Ask us about resources to supplement non-traditional or home schooling, as well as resources for adult - [Get a Library Card](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/get-a-library-card/) - How Do I Get a Library Card? Visit our library and ask at the circulation desk to apply for a card. Please bring proof of identification. document with current residential address children under age 17 should have a parental signature form completed to verify identity and confirm responsibility For a PeCoInfo card with digital collection access, you must visit - [Partner or Sponsor](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/support/partner-or-sponsor/) - Sponsor the Library Do you want to become a library partner in technology resource sharing? Contact us to learn how you may contribute to our site, have your events added to our calendar, and how your business or non-profit can work with our libraries to benefit our community. Our libraries are 501c3 nonprofit institutions with local community governing boards - [Services for Perry County, PA residents](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services/) - Find the list of services available AT the Newport Library here - [Online Resources](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/find-it/) - To access the PA POWER Library, login to your account in the library catalog. Use the link or click on your name in the upper right hand corner. Below the list of items you have borrowed will be links to currently active database subscriptions. AskHerePA: Online chat with a librarian for help in finding resources. - [Policies](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/policies/) - The libraries in Perry County joined together on this technology platform to maximize the use of resources. These policies govern the cooperation: Library Cardholder Agreement Terms of Website Use These policies are unique to specific libraries: Circulation/Fines & Fees Computer & Internet Use Meeting Room and Community Spaces - [Computer Use Guidelines](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/policies/computer-use-guidelines/) - The staff and volunteers of Newport Public Library may terminate a user's computer session, and restrict future access privileges, if library rules are not followed, or if malicious intent is suspected. 1. Before using computers, please ask the librarian on duty at the circulation desk. 2. There is a thirty minute limit on computer use - [Personal Library Savings](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/find-it/library-savings/) - Just how much does your library save you in a year? Check this calculator by the Maine Governement. This link opens in a new tab - [Privacy Policy & Legal Terms and Conditions for Use of This Site](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/privacy-policy/) - Please read this page carefully. This page states the Terms and Conditions under which you, the website visitor, may use this site, the content of which is owned by or licensed to The Perry County Library Technology Cooperative and is operated and administered by library staff. By using this site, You agree to be bound - [Search the catalog](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/search/) - Search our Library Keyword Title Author Subject ISBN Series Call Number Search first or Login Here - [Tax Forms for 2024 Tax Year](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/find-it/tax-forms/) - Due in April 2025 Download Federal forms and publications Order Federal forms and publications Perry County libraries have paper 1040 forms and instructions this year. You may print any other forms needed for the standard printing charge at the library, or you may call 1-800-829-3676 to have forms mailed to you for free. - [Newport Library Services](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/services-2/) - Our Services - [Children's Programs](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/childrens-programs/) - Check our calendar for all sorts of programs for children from Toddler Tales for babies through age 2, and Story Time for children ages 3-5. There's a Lego club the last Saturday of each month, and special programs for home schooled students. - [Books, Audio, and Movies](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/books/) - Use the easy search box on the right side of this page to search for books, music, movies, and other items available from Perry County public libraries - or go directly to the online catalog. If you don't have an account yet, get a library card to enable access. Special partnerships with libraries in Dauphin and - [Wowbrary Newest Arrivals](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/books/wowbrary-newest-arrivals/) - Click on the image to sign up for the Wowbrary serviceor use this link: https://wowbrary.org/signup.aspx?l=2622 If you change your email address, you must change it with Wowbrary to continue to get the weekly emails. To do this, go to Wowbrary and sign up using your new email address. The Wowbrary link will also work to - [Request a Meeting Room](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/meeting-room-request/) - We encourage community organizations to make use of our meeting rooms and space in the library. The library reserves the right to limit use to those organizations whose activities will not interfere with normal library operations and programs. Application for the use of the room shall be approved by the Library Director in advance. Newport - [For Donors and Grantors](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/donors/) - Our Commitment to Our Donors: We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Newport Public Library, both online and offline, on any Platform (‘Platform’, includes the Newport - [How to borrow ebooks and audiobooks](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/books/ebooks-from-overdrive/) - Do you love books? Do you have a computer? Did you get an ebook reader? Would you like to try ebooks on your tablet or mobile smartphone device? Start downloading here: You'll need a valid library card to borrow items. There are also other minimum requirements for software and additional accounts you'll need depending on - [PA Power Library and ACCESS PA](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/books/power-library/) - Find all kinds of electronic resouces here: Newport Public Library patrons This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, - [Events Calendar](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/) - {CALENDAR} - [Friends of Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/friends-of-npl/) - Friends of NPL is a non-profit support group, separate from the library. Friends promote the use of the library and provide funds for its programs and activities as well as purchase equipment and books to enhance the use of the facilities. Funds come from memberships, donations, and fund raising events. Joining the Friends of NPL means - [2010 Census Library Service Area Populations](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/2010-census-library-service-area-populations/) - Library municipalities 2000 pop. 2010 pop. % change BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Bloomfield Borough 1,077 1,247 15.8% BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Centre Township 2,209 2,491 12.8% BLM Total 3,286 3,738 13.8% COMMUNITY LIB OF W PERRY CO Toboyne Township 494 443 -10.3% COMMUNITY LIB OF W PERRY CO Jackson Township 525 547 4.2% COMMUNITY LIB OF W ## Venues - [Community Library of Western Perry County](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/blain/) - [Marysville-Rye Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/marysville/) - [Bloomfield Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/bloomfield/) - [Rich Valley Golf Course](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/rich-valley-golf-course/) - [Little Buffalo State Park](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/little-buffalo-state-park/) - [Blain Picnic Grounds](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/blain-picnic-grounds/) - [Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/venue/newport-public-library/) ## Organizers - [Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/organizer/newport-public-library/) - [Community Library of Western Perry County](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/organizer/community-library-of-western-perry-county/) - [Marysville-Rye Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/organizer/marysville-rye-library/) - [Bloomfield Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/organizer/bloomfield-public-library/) ## Events - [Book Club: The Girls in the Stilt House,](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/book-club-2/) - The book for June 18 is The Girls in the Stilt House, by Kelly Mustian. You need not finish the book to join the discussion. New members are always welcome. - [Summer Reading: All Ages](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-mornings/2025-06-17/) - Color Our World! Morning programs for Families - Reading, crafts, and fun! - [Summer Reading: All Ages](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-evenings-2/2025-06-23/) - Monday Evenings Color Our World Evening programs for Families Reading, crafts, and fun! - [Story Time: Ages 3-5](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/story-time-2/) - Every Tuesday 10 am - 11 am From Sept 17 - May 20 unlsess other wise noted - [Story Time: Ages 3-5](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/story-time-3/) - Every Tuesday 10 am - 11 am From Sept 23 - May 20 unless other wise noted - [Toddler Tales: Ages 0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-tales-4/) - Sept 23 - May 22 unless other wise noted - [Open Mic Night](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/open-mic-night/2025-01-17/) - at the Library The 3rd Friday of each month from 6-7 pm Each night will tentatively start with a performance by a featured local artist, followed by open mic time for those wishing to share their love of all things musical. Poetry Readers and Storytellers are also welcome. - [Toddler Tales: Ages 0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-tales-3/2025-09-23/) - Sept 19 - May 22 unlsess other wise noted - [Toddler Tales: Ages 0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-tales/) - Sept 19 - May 22 unlsess other wise noted - [Toddler Tales: Ages 0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/toddler-tales-2/2025-09-25/) - Sept 19 - May 22 unlsess other wise noted - [Book Club at Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/book-club-at-newport-public-library/2025-03-19/) - Wednesday, March 19 at 10AM we will discuss God of the Woods by Liz Moore. You need not finish the book to join the discussion. - [Book Club @ NPL](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/book-club-npl-2/) - Wednesday, April 16 at 10AM we will discuss Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. You need not finish the book to join the discussion. - [Construction Crew: Ages 3 - Teens](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/construction-crew/2025-02-22/) - Build to your heart's content with our great selection of Lego bricks We have more than 10,000 bricks. All we need is the kids! - [Book Club @NPL](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/book-club-npl/) - Our featured book for our February 19 meeting is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. We will meet at the Newport Public Library at 10am. You do not have to have read the book to join the conversation. - [Calling All Homeschoolers](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/homeschool-hangout-2/2025-02-12/) - Join us for our Homeschool hangout 2nd Wednesday of the month September - May 11:30am- 12:30pm Make friends, discuss books, and play games Feel free to bring lunch or a snack (We do ask that you leave the library as you found it. Please use lidded beverages and take your food waste with you) - [Friends Book Sale Previews](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/book-sale-preview/) - Friends of NPL get first dibs at our used book sales on friends preview night. Individuals can join at the door for only $10.00 for a year long membership. Families can join for $15.00 for a year. More information about the Friends of Newport Library Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 - [Used Book Sale](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale-2/) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Used Book Prices: Mass market Paperbacks -4 for $1.00 Trade paperbacks – 50 cents each Most Hardbacks – $1 each Better books are priced as marked Donations of books, DVDs, audio CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and other items for our library and book - [Used Book Sale](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale-3-2/) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Used Book Prices: Mass market Paperbacks -4 for $1.00 Trade paperbacks – 50 cents each Most Hardbacks – $1 each Better books are priced as marked Donations of books, DVDs, audio CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and other items for our library and book - [Used Book Sale](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale-2-2/) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Friends Previews* Wednesday 6-8 PM Used Book Prices: Mass market Paperbacks -4 for $1.00 Trade paperbacks – 50 cents each Most Hardbacks – $1 each Better books are priced as marked Donations of books, DVDs, audio CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and other items for our library and book - [Friends Book Sale Previews](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-book-sale-previews-2/) - Friends of NPL get first dibs at our used book sales on friends preview night. Individuals can join at the door for only $10.00 for a year long membership. Families can join for $15.00 for a year. Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Used Book Prices: Mass - [Friends Book Sale Previews](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-book-sale-previews/) - Friends of NPL get first dibs at our used book sales on friends preview night. Individuals can join at the door for only $10.00 for a year long membership. Families can join for $15.00 for a year. Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Used Book Prices: Mass - [Friends Book Sale Previews](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/friends-book-sale-previews-3/) - Friends of NPL get first dibs at our used book sales on friends preview night. Individuals can join at the door for only $10.00 for a year long membership. Families can join for $15.00 for a year. Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Used Book Prices: Mass - [Used Book Sale](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/used-book-sale-4/) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Friends Previews Wednesday 6-8 PM Used Book Prices: Mass market Paperbacks -4 for $1.00 Trade paperbacks – 50 cents each Most Hardbacks – $1 each Better books are priced as marked Donations of books, DVDs, audio CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and other items for our library and book - [Calling All Homeschoolers](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/homeschool-hangout/2025-01-08/) - Join us for our Homeschool hangout 2nd Wednesday of the month September - May 11:30am- 12:30pm Make friends, discuss books, and play games Feel free to bring lunch or a snack (We do ask that you leave the library as you found it. Please use lidded beverages and take your food waste with you) - [Story Time: Ages 3-5](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/story-time/2025-01-13/) - Every Tuesday 10 am - 11 am From Sept 17 - May 20 unlsess other wise noted - [Lego Club: Ages 3 - Teens](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/lego-club/) - Build to your heart's content with our great selection of Lego bricks We have more than 10,000 bricks - [Martin Luther King, Jr Day: Library closed](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-library-closed/) - [New Year's Day](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/event/new-years-day/2025-01-01/) - Library closed ## Series - [Summer Reading- Mornings](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/summer-reading-mornings/) - [Summer Reading - Evenings](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/summer-reading-evenings/) - [Book Club at Newport Public Library](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/book-club-at-newport-public-library/) - [Used Book Sale](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/used-book-sale/) - [Lego Club: Ages 3 - Teens](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/lego-club-ages-3-teens/) - [Toddler Tales: Ages 0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/toddler-tales-ages-0-2/) - [Story Time: Ages 3-5](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/story-time-ages-3-5/) - [Calling All Homeschoolers](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/calling-all-homeschoolers/) - [Open Mic Night](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/open-mic-night/) - [New Year's Day](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/series/new-years-day/) ## Event Categories - [0-2](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/0-2/) - Programs for children up to 2 years old - [3-5](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/3-5/) - Programs for children 3-5 years old - [Lego Club](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/lego/) - For children 3 thru teens - [All Ages](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/all-ages/) - Programs for all ages - [Homeschoolers](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/homeschoolers/) - Educational programs for home schooled students - [Book Sales](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/book-sales/) - [Book Clubs](https://www.newportpubliclibrary.org/events/category/book-clubs/)