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Genealogical Resources

The Coyle Free Library has an extensive genealogical/historical collection.  We also have Ancestry.com Library Edition for use within Coyle Free Library.  Either stop in or call 717-263-1054.

Here are some digitized resources to get you started.

Franklin County Atlas from 1868

Obituary List

Burning of Chambersburg

Chambersburg Newspapers on Microfilm

Various Historical Papers

Conococheague Settlement

Old Roads of Cumberland Valley

Old Vance Inn

Rebel Invasion

Rebel Invasion Map

Retracing of Famous Old Turnpike

Retracing of Famous Old Turnpike, 2nd ed.

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Our Events

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OUR CURRENT HOURS

Blue Ridge Summit Library

Monday: 3:30 pm -8:00 pm
Tuesday: 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

13676 Monterey Lane
PO Box 34
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
(717) 794-2240

Grove Family Library

Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

101 Ragged Edge Road S
Chambersburg, PA 17202
717-264-9663

Bookmobile/Outreach Services

101 Ragged Edge Rd S
Chambersburg, PA 17202
717-264-9863

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library

Monday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

305 East Baltimore Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
717-597-7920

Coyle Free Library

Monday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

102 N Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-263-1054

St. Thomas Library

Monday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am -2:00 pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

30 School House Road
St. Thomas, PA 17252
717-369-4716

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FCLS Business Office

Monday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

101 Ragged Edge Rd S
Chambersburg, PA 17202
717-709-0282

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