Monroeville Public Library

Monroeville Public Library is a public library system located at 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd. in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It opened on November 3, 1964 as part of Gateway Campus directly opposite the administration building of Gateway School District and three school facilities including Gateway High School, Moss Side Middle School, and Dr. Cleveland Stewart Jr. Elementary School. The library has undergone numerous renovations and additions since it opened in 1964. Today, the Monroeville Public Library is a meeting place for the citizens of Monroeville and sees daily use of all of its resources and services.

History 
In 1960, Franklin Malick organized the Monroeville Citizens Committee for Library Service which pushed an agenda to erect a library in Monroeville. Having raised funds of $109,000 from the community and a federal grant of $21,000, they were able to erect a library in a plot of land opposite the, then, new Gateway high School. Construction of the two-story facility ended in October 1964, and its doors opened on November 3, 1964 with over 7,000 books. By, November 1965, the library had over 13,500 items in the catalog. In 1975, the library underwent a major renovation, adding space to the main lobby, main desk, and space for adult materials including audio.

Monroeville Public Library Today 
As of 2002, the library contains 218,259 items in the catalog and this number continues to grow. The library had an addition in 2001 which included space for a conference room for use by outside groups. In 2006, Christy Fusco became the Library’s third director since it opened in 1964, following Patricia Hays, and Kathy Kennedy. The library remains a staple of the community. People of all ages visit the library daily including school age children visiting after school and adults looking for the new bestsellers. The library grows with the technology age, seeing everyday use of its public computers. The Monroeville Public Library also has a website with current news and an up-to-date catalog of items available for use by the public. Anyone can also follow Monroeville Public Library on social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter.

Services 
The Monroeville Public Library has services for all ages:
 An extensive reference section complete with college level reference materials
 Children's section with books and games for children of all ages
 Teen section with lounge, books, and computers
 Elaine Biondi Gallery Space operated by the Friends of the Monroeville Public Library that showcase a different theme each month
 Programs for all ages throughout the year including summer reading for youth and teens and computer tutoring lessons for adults
 Books by Mail program that sends books to residents age 50+ who cannot reach the library
 Inter-library loans between other libraries in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
 Conference room which is rented out to outside groups

Resources 
 Books
 CDs
 Books by CD
 DVDs
 Magazines
 Newspapers
 Video Games
 Public Access Computers with Free Wireless Internet
 Public printers
 Lounge with Vending Machines
 Website with Complete Catalog

Affiliation with Allegheny County Library Association 
Monroeville Public Library is a partner of the Allegheny County Library Association, which promotes collaboration between libraries in Allegheny County. As part of this, the Monroeville Public Library offers inter-library loans, where it can loan items that they do not have in stock from partnering libraries for use by its patrons.

References

External links 
 

 Monroeville Public Library Catalog
 Monroeville Public Library Facebook Page

Category:Public libraries in Pennsylvania