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MAGIC HAPPENS HERE EVERY DAY This year, Cresson Public Library has been a center for activity, education, and fun! From Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday celebration (complete with forest fire prevention tips and cake!), to doing yoga like an animal, to a visit from a...

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The Cambria County Library System is now partnered with the Somerset County Federated Library System and the Mary S. Biesecker Library to expand our sharing services even further. What is resource sharing? The libraries in the Cambria County Library System work...

September 23, 2026

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Available Amenities

Wi-Fi
Public Computers
Tours & Group Visits
Printing, Copying, and Scanning
After Hours Book Drop
Faxing
Ongoing Used Book Sale
Public Restrooms

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231 Laurel Avenue
Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630

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    Cresson Public Library’s History

    The Cresson Public Library started in 1921, staffed by volunteers. In 1924 the library was located in a small room on the third floor of the First National Bank Building and in 1927 it moved to the second floor of the Cresson Municipal Building. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 17, 1962 initiated construction of the present building on ground donated by Mr. and Mrs. James B. McCardell. This project was made possible by public donations and volunteer labor. The present building was dedicated on September 13, 1964.