Clairton Public Library

Clairton Library is a Family Place Library located at 616 Miller Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025. A Family Place Library believes that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. We are committed to engaging kids in play which is a crucial part of how kids learn to communicate, cooperate, and think creatively. We invite you to come and explore our play space.

Library Hours
SUMMER HOURS JUNE 22 TO AUG, 24: Monday 9am to 6pm, Tuesday thru Friday 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Board meetings are open to the public and are held at 5pm on May 15, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18.

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Josh Shapiro, Governor.

Things to Know

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of the Clairton Public Library is to serve as a Center to provide informational resources, programs, education resources, and enjoyment for everyone in the community.

The vision is to enhance our status as one of the better public libraries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Library will be closed on the following in 2024:

January, 1 - New Year's Day

January, 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 19 - President's Day

May 27 - Memorial Day

June 19 - Juneteenth

July 4 - Forth of July

Septeaber 2, 2024 - Labor Day

October 14, - Columbus Day

November 28 and 29
Thanksgiving Break

December 24 and 25
Christmas Break

December 31, New Year's Eve

OverDrive

Provided by a partnership between the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and ACLA. You may access free software, set up an account, and browse the collection.

Online Meetings

Zoom can be accessed online or via their app. It offers quality video and audio and much more./p>

Brainfuse

Free Online Homework Help. Chat with a live tutor using a virtual classroom. Tutoring is available for elementary, middle, high school, college, and adult education.

Penn DOT Practice Test

Get instant access to the free Pennsylvania DOT practice tests and requirements. Here you'll find the Official PA DOT Handbooks, tips, tricks, and more.

Hoopla

Movies, Music, and More! Instantly borrow digital movies, music, ebooks, 24/7 with your library card. hoopla syncs across all your devices and allows you to stream titles immediately. Most titles can also be downloaded, and hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE!

Gale

Peterson's Test Prep

Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research. Whether you are looking for peer-reviewed articles; full-text magazines, newspapers, and eBooks; primary source documents or videos. Gale puts the right vetted content and tools at your fingertips!!

At the Library

Clairton 25th Anniversary

Ask about the Clairton 25th Anniversary Official Souvenir Book and CD.

Memorial and Honors Books

Books may be donated in memory or honor of a relative or friend. If money is donated; the librarian will purchase a book, send a special card to the family and a plate will be placed in the book with names of the honored person and the donor.

Local Archives

Football film Reels (1938-1961)
Local scrapbooks. (1937-1987)
Local yearbooks (1921-1999)
Vintage copies of "The Clairton Progress" newspaper (1921-1968)
For viewing only

Board of Trustees

Officers

Emma J. Anderson, Director
Cathy White, President
Dr. Deborah Marshall,
Vice President
Tina Bubonovich, Treasurer
Kawaki Bradford,
Secretary
Anita D. Brown,
Library Representative

City Officials

Mayor Richard Lattanzi
Howard Bednar, City Manager
Tony Kurta,
City Representative
Kailon Lyons,
School Representative