About Us

Staff:

Mission Statement:

The Columbia County Traveling Library bookmobile, as an authority of Columbia County, shall make a free library service conveniently accessible to Columbia County residents, especially those living distant from any public library facility, and / or located in the areas of the county “unclaimed” under provisions of the PA Library Code.

History:

The Columbia County Traveling Library was founded in 1941, through the combined efforts of the Bloomsburg Public Library, county school officials, and the Columbia County Commissioners. The Bloomsburg Public Library was asked to administer and house the bookmobile and its collection, and the county provided financial support via an annual appropriation. The first bookmobile arrived July 21, 1941, made its debut at the Benton farmer’s picnic, and began a schedule of stops to country schools and communities under the direction of the first librarian, Ruth Beers. The Traveling Library has operated a program of outreach service continuously ever since its inception.

In 1988 a separate board of directors was established to comply with state requirements. In 1997, the library was organized as a county authority, and moved from the Bloomsburg Public Library to the county office building at 15 Perry Avenue, Bloomsburg.

Board of Directors:

Board members serve for a 3 year term, represent most geographic areas of Columbia County, and are appointed by the Columbia County Commissioners.
 

Board of Directors:

Board members serve for a 3 year term, represent most geographic areas of Columbia County, and are appointed by the Columbia County Commissioners.
 

James Patterson Kathryn E. Kuryloski Judith A. Lease Patricia McLaughlin Chris E. Young Carol Schock Alayne Laubach Andrew Hemsarth Penny Pomfret

Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer County Commissioner