About Us

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.
 

Derl I. Derr James Patterson Judith A. Lease Kay E. Eddinger Chris E. Young Patricia McLaughlin David R. Kline Penny Pomfret Kathryn E. Kuryloski

Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer County Commissioner

Staff: