The Oswayo Valley Memorial Library is located in North Central Pennsylvania in the town of Shinglehouse, approximately 4 miles south of the New York state border.

The library was organized in 1915 by the Women's Club. The current building was built as a memorial for the servicemen of the area that served in World War I.

We have a strong collection of local history, including census records from 1850-1920, as well as cemetery listings, which include the immediate NY state border towns. We also have computers (with internet), videos, books on tape, and offer a variety of programs free of charge to the public.
 
 
    
 AUDIO / VISUAL ROOM

The collection consists of approximately 19,000 books, 200 videos, 300 DVDs and an assortment of periodicals. We also have rotating collections of videos, DVDs, CDs, Books on Tape, and Large Print Books. There's always something new to read so come on in for that latest Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks!
 
 
        

We have 15 public access computers. On 13 of these computers you can access the internet, get detailed driving directions for your upcoming vacation through Microsoft Streets and Trips, use the Encarta Encyclopedia, write a resume' for your next job and more! .

OUR MISSION
The mission of the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library is to provide all residents access to library materials and information services that address the needs and expand the aspirations of the community for formal and lifetime learning, enrichment and pleasure.
 

BOARD MEMBERS

Ed McChesney - President  

Cathy Surra-Vice President

Becca Dickerson - Secretary

Sarah Rhodes - Treasurer

Karen Gustin

Vicki Lawton

PLUS:  we have a group of LIBRARY FRIENDS that help us out at fundraisers and general support for our programs!  If you are interested in being a FRIEND...let us know! 

The board is the governing body by which our library operates.  By being a part of it or having a rep from your township, you are insuring that your needs and concerns are met.  The Board must actively fundraise for items that are always needed in the library.  Some of these items are: books, office equipment, programs for the public and general operating expenses.  While we do get funds from the state, we must also match those funds to continue to receive aid from the state each year.  By donating to the library or supporting one of our fundraisers, you can take great pride in knowing that you are helping us continue with our efforts to bring the Oswayo Valley Community a library that has modern conveniences with "hometown" values.