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2006 marked an exciting milestone as the German-Masontown Public Library entered its 40th
ANNIVERSARY of service to the community. Several events to celebrate this momentous
accomplishment were made possible through the generous support of many individuals, groups, and
municipal leaders. The Board of Directors has discussed exciting plans to improve our programs and
facilities in the near future.
2009 marked ANOTHER exciting milestone as the German-Masontown Public Library Board of
Directors entered into an agreement with Masontown Borough Council to develop a new library to
better serve our community. The former Health Mart/ Gabler's building was sold to Masontown Borough
and blueprints have been drawn for the new Masontown Municipal Center. In addition to providing a
modern facility for the Masontown Police department on the lower level, borough and council offices on
the upper level, the front section of the building will be the new home of German-Masontown Public
Library. Both entities will share a spacious new meeting room. The "railroad tie" fence along Main and
Church will be removed and improvements added to make the building a community landmark. Ample
parking will be available for library patrons and persons conducting business with the borough.
We feel that the Masontown Municipal Center will be a huge plus for the downtown area. Hopefully, the
traffic at the library and borough offices will encourage some other small businesses to open in the
area; a news stand, coffee shop or children's store would be nice additions to the business district.
The borough offices are totally inadequate for the community's needs and the current location is difficult
to access. The police headquarters building is outdated and cramped. Both the borough offices and
police department suffer from lack of adequate parking. Climbing the steep stairs to enter the library is
difficult or impossible for many residents. Lack of accessibility is a very serious concern for the library
board. We have outgrown the library and are unable to offer programs and activities because of space
limitations. Unfortunately, expansion of the current building isn't practical for many reasons.
The library board is very excited about this project and is making plans for the move. We look forward
to providing a beautiful new library and improved services to the residents of German Township,
Masontown Borough and the surrounding area.
Stop by the library SOON or join us on FACEBOOK.
information about the library.
2006 marked an exciting milestone as the German-Masontown Public Library entered its 40th
ANNIVERSARY of service to the community. Several events to celebrate this momentous
accomplishment were made possible through the generous support of many individuals, groups, and
municipal leaders. The Board of Directors has discussed exciting plans to improve our programs and
facilities in the near future.
2009 marked ANOTHER exciting milestone as the German-Masontown Public Library Board of
Directors entered into an agreement with Masontown Borough Council to develop a new library to
better serve our community. The former Health Mart/ Gabler's building was sold to Masontown Borough
and blueprints have been drawn for the new Masontown Municipal Center. In addition to providing a
modern facility for the Masontown Police department on the lower level, borough and council offices on
the upper level, the front section of the building will be the new home of German-Masontown Public
Library. Both entities will share a spacious new meeting room. The "railroad tie" fence along Main and
Church will be removed and improvements added to make the building a community landmark. Ample
parking will be available for library patrons and persons conducting business with the borough.
We feel that the Masontown Municipal Center will be a huge plus for the downtown area. Hopefully, the
traffic at the library and borough offices will encourage some other small businesses to open in the
area; a news stand, coffee shop or children's store would be nice additions to the business district.
The borough offices are totally inadequate for the community's needs and the current location is difficult
to access. The police headquarters building is outdated and cramped. Both the borough offices and
police department suffer from lack of adequate parking. Climbing the steep stairs to enter the library is
difficult or impossible for many residents. Lack of accessibility is a very serious concern for the library
board. We have outgrown the library and are unable to offer programs and activities because of space
limitations. Unfortunately, expansion of the current building isn't practical for many reasons.
The library board is very excited about this project and is making plans for the move. We look forward
to providing a beautiful new library and improved services to the residents of German Township,
Masontown Borough and the surrounding area.
Stop by the library SOON or join us on FACEBOOK.
