The year was 1900, and several remarkable things happened.
Read more at The Sentinel December 26, 2025 (NewsBank)
System Headquarters Office
While the System Headquarters Office does not provide direct service to the public, the Office does provide services to its member libraries in the following areas:
- Information technology
- Technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, processing of library materials)
- STAR outreach services to older adults
- Training services for staff and board members
- Administrative and financial services, including fundraising support
The Cumberland County Library System (CCLS) consists of 7 federated local libraries, 1 branch facility, a system headquarters office and an associated non-profit Cumberland County Library System Foundation. The library system provides service to more than 260,000 people in Cumberland County and a small portion of Franklin County.
Member libraries include:
- Amelia Givin Library in Mt. Holly Springs, PA
- Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle, PA
- Coy Public Library in Shippensburg, PA
- East Pennsboro Branch in Enola, PA
- Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, PA
- John Graham Library in Newville, PA
- New Cumberland Public Library
- Simpson Library in Mechanicsburg, PA
Bosler Memorial Library, 125 years and counting
Cumberland County Library System partners with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra for free tickets
The Cumberland County Library System on Wednesday announced it has a new partnership with the Harrisburg Symphony Association to provide free tickets to Masterworks and youth orchestra concerts in the 2025-26 season for first-time attendees.
Read more at The Sentinel October 8, 2025
Library receives vital support
Now more than ever, community support for the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is so important for the 23 partner agencies that receive funding to help provide crucial services to people in our area.
Read more at Cumberlink September 15, 2025
Library celebrates 65 Years in the Newville Community
Friday, August 1, 2025, was a day of celebration in Newville, as community residents turned out to celebrate the 65th birthday of its beloved library.
Read more at The Shippensburg News-Chronicle August 6, 2025
Cumberland County officials optimistic that new memo will improve coordination with library system
Officials are optimistic a new agreement will improve coordination between Cumberland County and local libraries when it comes to the use of tax revenue.
Read more at The Sentinel July 4, 2025
Tax hike in December is helping local libraries raise worker wages and restore lost positions
The past six months have seen local libraries begin to turn the page staff recruitment and retention problems.
Read more at The Sentinel July 4, 2025
Local library launches laptop borrowing program
The Cumberland County Library announced it will now be offering a laptop borrowing program.
Read more at ABC27, June 25, 2025
Carlisle to host free distracted driving presentations Wednesday
It’s been about 16 years since Joel Feldman’s daughter was killed by a distracted driver.
Read more at The Sentinel June 14, 2025
Annual Duck Derby was a Quacker of an Event!
On Saturday, May 31st, the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg's annual Duck Derby took place to the delight of observers of all ages.
Read more at the Shippensburg News-Chronicle June 5, 2025
Library Square is Taking Shape!
Can you feel the excitement? Are you ready for a new look to grace the downtown area? Ready or not, the Coy Public Library's plans for the new stage are progressing along.
Read more at the Shippensburg News Chronicle May 22, 2025
John Graham Library’s Online Benefit Auction Coming in June!
The John Graham Public Library’s annual Online Auction is coming in June! 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit the library. Bidding will open on Saturday, June 7th, and end at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 (the Saturday of the Fountain Festival).
Read more at Valley Times Star May 21, 2025
Cumberland County Library System celebrates National Library Week
Watch the video at Fox43 April 10, 2025
Library Corner
This month marks the one year anniversary of Kathleen Gorak joining the staff of the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg. Her role as Literary Lunch Coordinator keeps her very busy.
Read more at the Shippensburg News-Chronicle January 16, 2025
Cumberland County officials, local libraries recognize need for better coordination
Officials agree that better coordination is needed to make sure that Cumberland County and local libraries are on the same page when it comes to the future use of tax revenue.
Read more at The Sentinel December 23, 2024
Cumberland County library to open new books sales building
The Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is nearly finished with renovations of the former Agway building, which will now house the library's book sales and other programs.
Read more at WGAL News 8 December 15, 2024
County commissioners vote 2-1 to approve a library tax increase for 2025
Cumberland County libraries could receive a welcome boost in funding next year.
During a meeting Wednesday, the county commissioners voted 2-1 to increase the county library tax from the current 0.166 mills to 0.250 mills. The increase will generate an additional $2.3 million in revenue, said Keri Finkenbinder, senior accountant for the county.
Read more at The Sentinel December 14, 2024
Cumberland County residents to see tax increase; Here’s how much
Cumberland County is raising its real estate taxes after county commissioners approved its $330 million budget.
According to county commissioners, the 2025 county budget, which was approved on Wednesday, includes an increase in real estate and library taxes.
Read more at ABC27 December 12, 2024
Letter- Voice your support for the library
The Bosler Memorial Library will celebrate its 125th birthday in 2025. Every resident of Carlisle and Cumberland County should recognize and be proud of this fact.
Read more at The Sentinel December 6, 2024
Letter- Time to support the library
In his recent message, Executive Director Jeff Swope of the Bosler Memorial Library explains the current quandary of finances: Bosler can be the library it strives to be or it can be the library it can afford to be.
Read more at The Sentinel December 2, 2024
Official: 86% of library workers in Cumberland County make less than livable wage
Eighty-six percent of the employees in Cumberland County libraries make less than needed for a single adult with no children to afford living in the county, according to the preliminary findings of a compensation study due out in late December.
Read more with a subscription at The Sentinel November 26, 2024
System HQ Office
System Headquarters Office 400 Bent Creek Blvd, Suite 150
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
MON: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
TUE: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
WED: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
THU: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FRI: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SAT: CLOSED - CLOSED
SUN: CLOSED - CLOSED
