James V. Brown Library Email Format
LibrariesPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The James V. Brown Library is a public library serving Williamsport and the Lycoming County Library System, balancing traditional book services with modern technology-driven offerings. It supports a diverse community of users who come for reading, personal development, work, and educational purposes, while also providing family programs through Youth Services and outreach vehicles like the Storymobile, Book’s Bus, and Bookmobile. Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the library has a long-standing history dating back to a 1907 opening funded by a bequest from lumber magnate James VanDuzee Brown, and it continues to adapt to changing needs by integrating digital access with conventional library services. The institution operates within the library industry as a local public library that serves as a regional hub, with the community engaging widely in web-based resources and in-person services alike. In recent years, the library has pursued initiatives and events, such as new leadership in development and marketing and public-facing programs, to support its mission of inspiring today and shaping tomorrow.