The library will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day--a day to remember and honor all those who have given their lives while serving in our nation's armed forces.
We wish all of our patrons a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.
The Pittsfield Youth Library will host their Summer Library Camp on Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16, 2017.
There will be two age groups each day.
The first class is from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for children who have completed kindergarten, first grade, or second grade in the past school year.
The second class is from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for children who have completed third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade in the past school year.
The camp is free, but children must be registered to attend. Children must also have a library card in order to check books out from the library. Library cards are free for Pittsfield city residents. Non-residents may purchase a three-month student card for $8.50.
This year's theme is Harry Potter.
Please call 217-285-5232 or come by the Pittsfield Youth Library to register your child for camp. Space is limited to 24 children per class, so call today.
Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The library will be closed in honor of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017.
We will reopen for our normal hours on Wednesday, July 5th.
We wish all our patrons a safe and happy holiday as we celebrate our nation's birthday.
During the month of August, patrons of Pittsfield Public Library may pay their overdue fines by bringing in school-supply items.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FINES is a great way for our patrons to give back to the community and return their library account to good standing.
For each new school-supply item brought in, $0.50 will be subtracted from the patron's overdue fines.
SCHOOLS SUPPLIES FOR FINES does NOT apply to lost or damaged materials.
All items collected will be distributed to local grade schools.
Only NEW school-supply items will be accepted.
For information on any outstanding overdue fines, drop in and see us, or call us at
the Adult Library at (217) 285-2200
or the Youth Library at (217) 285-5232.
The library will be CLOSED on Monday, August 14, 2017, for a staff in-service day.
We will reopen for our normal hours, Tuesday, August 15, 2017, for our regular hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons and guests.