County library system funding and Plunketts Creek service
Summary
The county's $1 million annual library aid was laid out in public for the first time, broken down by library, with most going to salaries at James V. Brown. Smaller libraries in Muncy, Hughesville, Montgomery, Jersey Shore and Konkle get far less, and their board president called the money a survival issue.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,000,000 of county money flows to six libraries each year, about $725,000 of it going to salaries.
Library users across all six county libraries, especially in smaller communities.
Residents facing reduced hours — Brown Library lost 14 weekly hours in two years.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting — 2026-11-12
Amy Resh will brief the commissioners on how the Lycoming County Library System is doing — an information session, not a vote, but it can shape future funding decisions.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-04
The library system saves residents millions and serves many low-income and single-parent families, but funding pressure has it re-evaluating the Plunketts Creek service to eliminate duplication — a change that upset some local residents.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-12
The county's $1 million annual library aid was laid out in public for the first time, broken down by library, with most going to salaries at James V. Brown. Smaller libraries in Muncy, Hughesville, Montgomery, Jersey Shore and Konkle get far less, and their board president called the money a survival issue.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-02-26
A resident warned that Brown Library's public hours dropped from 65 to 51 a week in two years, with Jersey Shore down to 45. Commissioners say a new $1 million county donation's spending will soon be published on agendas, and they're lobbying for outside funding.
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