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Grove Family Library now has access to Encyclopaedia Britannica online.

Click here to access it while in Grove Family Library

Click here to access it at home (you are required to have a Grove Family Library card)
 
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Services @ Coyle Free Library

  • Youth and adult programming

  • Computer Lab with Internet access

  • Reference assistance

  • Self service copier

  • Local History collection

  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

  • Multicultural collection

  • Disabilities collection

  • Educator's resources

  • Multi-media: Music and book CD's, DVD's and videocassettes

  • Large Print book collection

  • Reserves on unavailable items

  • Newspapers & magazines

  • Renewals by phone or website

  • 2 Book-drop boxes

  • Genealogy Computer

  • Microfilm Records

Know someone who loves to read but may be homebound? Have library books delivered to them! If you would like to volunteer or get materials delivered to someone you know, call Janice Myers for more details at (717) 263-1054 x203.
 
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Applying for a U.S. Passport?

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library is an official U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility.  Agents at Besore can accept your application, answer any questions you may have and help you better understand the passport process.

What’s a good reason to have Besore Library process your application?  The passport acceptance fee that you pay stays at Besore and is used for new book purchases and programming.  By choosing us, the whole community is benefiting!

Passport Book and Passport Card Fees (effective July 13, 2010)

PASSPORT RENEWALS - If you are age 16 or over and eligible to use Form DS-82 (see travel.state.gov for eligibility requirements), you do NOT need to pay the $25 acceptance fee when renewing your passport; the cost to renew a U.S. Passport Book is $110. If you are eligible to use form DS-82, the cost to apply for a U.S. Passport Card is $35.

 

Passport Services

Acceptance Fee

Application Fee

Total Fees

Passport Book

Age 16 and over

$25

$110

$135

Passport Book

Under Age 16

$25

$80

$105

Passport Card

Age 16 and over

$25

$30

$55

Passport Card

Under Age 16

$25

$15

$40

Passport Book & Card

Age 16 and over

$25

$140

$165

Passport Book & Card

Under Age 16

$25

$95

$120

 

Keep in mind that two separate payments are required.  Passport acceptance fees are paid directly to the Franklin County Library System, while passport application fees are paid directly to the Department of State. Valid payment methods are listed below.

 

Valid Payment Methods

Payment Type

Accepted by
Besore

Accepted by
Department of State

Cash

YES

NO

Personal Checks

YES

YES

Business Checks

YES

YES

Cashier’s Checks

YES

YES

Traveler’s Checks

YES

YES

Treasury Checks

YES

YES

Debit Card

NO

NO

Postal Money Orders

YES

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may request the Department of State's Expedited Passport Processing Service for an additional $60. Additional overnight fees also apply. For current passport processing times, please visit www.travel.state.gov.

Select, complete and print a Passport Application Form in advance to shorten your visit.
 
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Grove Recommended Links

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Bookmobile Winter/Spring 2013

Book Buggy Spring 2013

 
 

 

 
 
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Mission Statement

The mission of Franklin County Library System is to improve the lives of residents of the region through access to materials, information, and services imparting the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of others.

This action will take place through qualified staff members, resources in many formats, technology, and partnerships with other local agencies.

Vision Statement

The Franklin County Library System strives to be a leader and initiator of programs and services that encourage the community’s outreach for self-enrichment and increased knowledge for quality of life, stimulating individual and community involvement. Through collections, outreach programs, technology, and leadership abilities the library system will…

  • Expand the library’s image as a keystone of democracy and informed citizenship through unbiased information and political views.
  • Evolve into the leading information source for rapidly changing rural and urban populations.
  • Become a leader in “free” public educational and cultural programs and services for residents of all ages.
  • Solidify the library system’s approach towards becoming a vital source for individual and community development.
  • Facilitate a positive atmosphere for learning in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for persons of all ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Goals

Franklin County Library System will develop a master facilities plan that supports community library services of the future.

Franklin County Library System will develop and implement a plan that defines and delivers the technology needed by its patrons to enrich their lives and empowers employees to serve its patrons.

Franklin County Library System will refocus its resources and adult programming on responding to community needs, advancing the PA Forward Literacies, and enabling patrons to optimize the power of accessible information to pursue their interests.

Franklin County Library System will develop, compensate, reward, and recognize its employees as it builds a flexible team capable of meeting the evolving needs of the system.

Franklin County Library System will implement a comprehensive, coordinated, and pervasive development process that provides its libraries with the funding needed to sustain its mission and operations for future generations.

Franklin County Library System Board of Directors

Officers:
President: Carole Carbaugh
Vice-President: Frank Ervin
Secretary: Frances Herrity
Treasurer: Stephen Harris

Afternoon Club Representative:
Jean Diehl

County Commissioner Appointed:
Carole L. Carbaugh
Frank H. Ervin
Frances Herrity
Stephen Harris
David S. Keller
Donald Squires
 
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