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Pittsburg Public Library

The Pittsburg Public Library is a public library located in Pittsburg, Kansas. It serves the City of Pittsburg, Kansas, and, through its membership in the Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS), all of the citizens of the SEKLS multi-county regional library system. The Library is governed by a board of trustees consisting of eight members.

The library offers many services to the public, including a collection of over 100,000 books and other materials, public computers, meeting rooms, programming for adults, young adults, and children, book discussions, computer classes, homework center, story times, and displays.

Historic Building

The Library building is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places (November 11, 1977) and the Kansas Register of Historic Places. Pittsburg Public Library is one of the few Carnegie libraries exemplifying Prairie-style architecture.

The Pittsburg Public Library underwent an extensive addition and renovation in 1996-98 funded by a one-half cent sales tax. The library’s details and furnishings reflect the Arts and Crafts style made popular during the early 1900’s. The Library received the Award for Excellence in 1999, presented by The Kansas Preservation Alliance.

PPL Mission Statement

The Pittsburg Public Library provides free access to ideas, materials, and services that support the cultural, educational, and recreational enrichment of the community.

Library Location and Hours

The Pittsburg Public Library is located at 308 N. Walnut Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
The library is open 64 hours a week, year-round.

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Get a Library Card

Library cards are free to all Kansas residents. You must show proof of current address and photo identification (or parent's ID if child is under 14-years-old). Anyone age 14 and under will need the signature of a parent or guardian. A $10.00 annual fee is charged to out-of-state residents unless they show proof of property ownership in Crawford County. New patrons are limited to four items on the first checkout. Patrons can access their accounts online. Pin numbers are issued at the circulation counter.

Collections and Services

The Pittsburg Public Library offers books, magazines, music and movies for all ages, plus:

Children

• Books, music, DVDs, magazines and recorded books
• Story times featuring songs, puppet shows, special activities, and crafts
• Parent-teacher collection
• Reference and information assistance
• Parent-teacher collection
• Kid’s computers and Internet access
• Summer reading programs
• Special programs and events throughout the year

Teens

• Homework resources
• Graphic novels and classics
• Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC)
• Anime & Manga Club
• Special programs
• Teen magazines
• Computers and Internet access
• Music CDs, DVDs, and audio books

Adults

• Books, audio books, DVDs, and CDs
• Magazines and newspapers
• Internet access and premium databases
• Reference assistance and Reader's Advisory Service
• Large print collection
• Photocopy service
• Computers with free Internet and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Monthly book discussion groups
• Kansas Collection
• Crawford County Genealogical Society
• Author visits and special programs
• Movie presentations
• Reading programs

Information Services

Our librarians are here to help you find the information you need. We have a wide variety of resources to consult in print and computer format. We can help in person, by phone, or via email.

• Readers Advisory (reading suggestions)
• Consumer buying guides, N.A.D.A. vehicle appraisal guides
• Health, medical and legal resources
• Relocation, career planning, grant writing and financial aid information
• Telephone books and reverse directories
• Online databases
• Questions answered by phone: 620-231-8110
• Questions answered by email: ref@pittsburgpubliclibrary.org

Internet Access

Public computers are located throughout the library. The 2nd floor Computer Lab is open to users age 16 and older. Lab users are limited to one hour of usage, per person, per day.

Computers for young adults (7th through 12th grades) are located in the YA Room on the 1st floor.

The Youth Services Department and Homework Center also have computers available for youth and their parents. In youth areas, time is limited to one-half hour per day.

All Internet access is filtered.

PPL Computer Lab

The PPL Computer Lab offers computers with Internet access and the Microsoft Office Suite. Individuals do not need a PPL Card to use the Lab computers. Computer access is limited to one-hour, per-day, per-person. A computer lab assistant is available to assist with basic computer usage during all hours of library operation. The library regularly offers a variety of free computer classes for the public.

Pittsburg Public Library also provides free wireless access to the Internet.

Accessibility Services

• Large print and audio books
• Talking Books program through SEKLS
• Walking Books: home delivery service

Library Bill of Rights

Pittsburg Public Library subscribes to the American Library Association's "Library Bill of Rights."

External links

http://www.pittsburgpubliclibrary.org

Built in 1910, the building was inspired by both the Art Nouveau Movement and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.