HOURS, LOCATION, CONTACT INFORMATION
Location:
Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street, Harrisburg
The main entrance is on South Drive facing Soldiers' Grove behind the State Capitol.
Map of Capitol Complex (pdf)
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am to 5:00pm
Closed:
Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday and the following State Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and every four years on the Inauguration Day of the Pennsylvania governor.
Contact Information:
General Reference: 717-783-5950
Law/Documents: 717-787-3273
TTY: 717- 783-8445
Mailing Address:
Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Bureau of State Library
607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600
Physical Address:
607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600
Directions: See MapQuest or Google Maps. (Be sure to enter the State Library location as Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street.)
Parking:
There are several free visitor spaces on South Drive near the main library entrance. Metered spaces are available on Walnut Street. See the Harrisburg Parking Authority website for parking garages within walking distance.
Accessibility:
The Library is accessible for individuals with disabilities through the main entrance. Any individuals needing further assistance should contact library staff.
History
History of the State Library of Pennsylvania
