From staff reports
The Clarion Free Library is more than a place to find a good book, and if you haven’t visited for a while, now is a great time to stop by and see all they have to offer.
Located at 644 Main Street in Clarion, the library recently adopted the tagline “Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives” to reflect the many services the library has to offer the community.
Last year, the bathrooms in the lower level of the library were fully renovated and the lower level entrance was reconstructed for better accessibility. The computer lab received some recent upgrades with eight new computers for patrons to utilize.
There are many new events and programs happening at the library thanks to the new Youth Services Librarian, Rose Slike. She has started an Open Mic Night and Creative Sips events for teens, as well as family game nights once per month. This is in addition to continued weekly story times at 10 a.m. on Fridays.
A range of books are available, including children’s, non-fiction, mystery, classics, romance, and more. Purchases at the Book Cellar are by donation and all proceeds benefit the library.
If you would like to support the Clarion Free Library, an easy way is to participate in the upcoming Book Drive. The Library is seeking gently used books for the Book Cellar and is hosting the Book Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Clarion Free Library in the lower level meeting room.
Volunteers will be available to help carry books. The library cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, magazines or damaged books, but most other gently used books can be accepted.
For more information, follow the Friends of the Clarion Free Library on Facebook and Instagram or email info@clarionfreelibrary.org.