Our History
Founded in 1920, the DuBois Public Library was the first municipally funded library in the state. From 1923 to 1975, the Library was located next to the Deposit Bank on East Long Avenue. In 1963, a separate Children's Library was established on the first floor of the nearby Pentz Building through the generosity of the Pentz Family. The present building was constructed in 1979 with funds raised by the community. The DuBois Public Library is supported by the City of DuBois residents, Sandy Township residents, and the State of Pennsylvania.
Did You Know...
… Issues of the DuBois Courier-Express from 1887 to the present are on microfilm
and available for public use in the Library.
… the history of Pennsylvania and the Tri-county area can be found in our
Pennsylvania Room collection.
… story programs are offered throughout the year in the Children’s Department.
… the Summer Reading Program allows you to read, have fun and earn prizes.
… our collection includes materials for children, teens (young adults), and adults
… and that there are more than just fiction books in these collections.
… you can access our catalog from home including the online databases and
down-loadable audio-books and eBooks.
