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Patron Services
• Online databases for
education, reference, hobbies,
career services, practice exams,
and more
• Online digital media library
• Mercer County Genealogical
Society (meets Tuesdays)
• Mercer County Literacy Council
• Free internet access and Wi-Fi
• Reference assistance
• Meeting space available
for rent
• Equipment for assisting the
visually impaired
• Book Buddy program for
delivering materials to
the homebound
• Interlibrary Loan for materials
from libraries throughout PA
• Free programs for adults
and children (crafts, art,
book clubs, and much more)
History
Library service in the City of Sharon
began in 1903 as a privilege enjoyed only
by those with paid membership in the
F. H. Buhl Club. In the early 1920s
community leaders recognized the need
for every person to secure free access to
desired books. A referendum was held in
the fall of 1922 and the electorate
approved a levy of one-half mil for the
support of a public library.
The Sharon Free Public Library formally
opened on February 1, 1923.
Response to the Free Library was
enthusiastic with nearly 2,000 new
registrations in the first year. Usage
continued to grow over the years, and
children’s branches were opened at five
local elementary schools. The main
library continued to be housed in the
Buhl Club, a beautiful facility which
unfortunately could not
accommodate indefinitely the
growing collection and expanded
services. By the late 1960s
overcrowding forced the library to
find a new home. With a combination
of federal, city and private
funding the present library was
constructed in 1971 on
Sharpsville Avenue.
The Library continues to be a vital
community resource. In 1993 the City
of Hermitage joined Sharon in funding
the Library. In the spring of 2007 the
Library became a private
non-profit 0rganization.
11 N. Sharpsville Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
p 724.981.4360
f 724.981.5208
www.clsv.net
Mon - Thur 10am - 8pm
Fri -Sat 10am - 5pm
Come check us out!
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@ShenangoLibrary
Membership
Circulation
Free memberships are available for
residents of Sharon and Hermitage
as well as Access PA members.
Residents of other areas can join
for an annual household fee of $35.
Renewals:
Proof of residency is required
for membership. The following
are acceptable documents:
• PA ID or driver’s license
• Lease/rental agreement
• Property tax receipt
• Utility bill, paystub, bank
statement, credit card bill
(dated in last 6 weeks)
• Official government documents
• Postcard from CLSV
Please see staff regarding
registration for minors.
• Movies and e-readers may
not be renewed
• All other materials may be
renewed for 3 weeks
• Renewals may be made
in person, over the phone,
or online
Returns:
• All materials may be returned
to the circulation desk
• All materials except
e-readers may be returned in
the drop box at the
Library or the drop box at the
Hermitage Municipal Building
Reserves:
• Reserves for materials may
be placed in person, over
the phone, or online
Terms:
• 3 weeks: books, CDs, magazines,
audiobooks, LeapPads
• 2 weeks: e-readers and digital media
• 1 week: movies
Fines and Fees
Extended Use Fines:
• $0.25/day for adult and
young adult materials
• $0.10/day for children’s
materials
• $2.00/day for movies
and LeapPads
• $5.00/day for e-readers
Other Fees:
• $0.25/page for printing
• $0.25/page for copying
• $5.00 processing fee for
replacement of lost or
damaged material
• $3.00 for use of internet
terminals by non-members
• $2.00 for sending first page of fax,
$1.50 for each additional page
• $0.50/page for receiving
faxes