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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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    Contact Information

    Location and Direction

    Hours

    The State Library of Pennsylvania Main Reading Room will be open (except holidays or in the case of a Commonwealth issued delay or closing) as follows: 

    Tuesday 10 AM – 6 PM
    Wednesday 10 AM – 6 PM​
    Thursday 10 AM – 6 PM    

    Location

    The State Library of Pennsylvania is located within the Forum Building in Harrisburg. Spaces include the Main Reading Room, Law Library, Rare Collections, STEMlab, Genealogy Room, and Digitization Department.

    Mailing​ Address

    Forum Building
    607 South Drive
    Harrisburg, PA 17120

    Directions

    Please visit our Google Maps listing.

    Parking

    The Harrisburg Parking Authority includes information on parking garages within walking distance. 

    If you contact the library​ to make an advance reservation for a research appointment, space within the Forum Place Parking Garage may be made available.

    Accessib​​il​​ity

    The Library is accessible through the main entrance. Individuals who need assistance should contact library staff.​