While the System Headquarters Office does not provide direct service to the public, the Office does provide services to its member libraries in the following areas:
Information technology
Technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, processing of library materials)
STAR outreach services to older adults
Training services for staff and board members
Administrative and financial services, including fundraising support
The Cumberland County Library System (CCLS) consists of 7 federated local libraries, 1 branch facility, a system headquarters office and an associated non-profit Cumberland County Library System Foundation. The library system provides service to more than 260,000 people in Cumberland County and a small portion of Franklin County.
Midstate librarian recognized by Pennsylvania Library Association
A Midstate librarian was recently recognized as the 2026 New Professional Librarian by the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA).
The honor is awarded to those who go “above and beyond the call of duty to support the work of libraries throughout the commonwealth.” Elizabeth “Lizzy” Seidel, the Executive Director for the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library in Mechanicsburg, took home the New Professional Librarian award.
Library card sign-up month hits all the right notes
Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books.
The Cumberland County Library System is encouraging residents to sign up for a free library card during Library Card Sign-up Month this September, according to a Sept. 14, 2026, press release from the county library system based in Mechanicsburg.
Read more at The Sentinel, September 13, 2026 (NewsBank)
This library loans out more than books
Libraries are no longer just places to borrow books.
Many provide things like adult services, children’s programs, computer time, meeting spaces, important documents and research help.
Read more at The Patriot News August 9, 2026 (NewsBank)
Renovations underway at popular Cumberland County library
The Cleve J. Fredricksen Library opened on North 19th Street in Camp Hill in January 2001.
The workings behind the scenes aren't necessarily the first things you think about when you go into the beautiful 37,000-square-foot library, but when those things don't work, you start to notice.
Read more at The Patriot News July 24, 2026 (NewsBank)
Library president joins advisory council
Gov. Josh Shapiro appointed Bosler Memorial Library Board President Lu Conser to the council Feb. 19 for a four-year term. She is one of three trustees in the group, which also includes six professional librarians and three laypersons, for a total of 12 members.
Read more at The Sentinel April 25, 2026 (NewsBank)
Match Madness campaign totals $1.48M
This year's top five fundraising organizations were Project SHARE, Community CARES, CWS Harrisburg, Bosler Memorial Library and Safe Harbour, who each raised more than $50,000, according to a news release.
Read more at The Sentinel April 18, 2026 (NewsBank)
Bosler Memorial Library, 125 years and counting
The year was 1900, and several remarkable things happened.
Read more at The Sentinel December 26, 2025 (NewsBank)
Cumberland County Library System partners with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra for free tickets
The Cumberland County Library System on Wednesday announced it has a new partnership with the Harrisburg Symphony Association to provide free tickets to Masterworks and youth orchestra concerts in the 2025-26 season for first-time attendees.
Now more than ever, community support for the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is so important for the 23 partner agencies that receive funding to help provide crucial services to people in our area.
Cumberland County officials optimistic that new memo will improve coordination with library system
Officials are optimistic a new agreement will improve coordination between Cumberland County and local libraries when it comes to the use of tax revenue.
Can you feel the excitement? Are you ready for a new look to grace the downtown area? Ready or not, the Coy Public Library's plans for the new stage are progressing along.
John Graham Library’s Online Benefit Auction Coming in June!
The John Graham Public Library’s annual Online Auction is coming in June! 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit the library. Bidding will open on Saturday, June 7th, and end at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 (the Saturday of the Fountain Festival).
This month marks the one year anniversary of Kathleen Gorak joining the staff of the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg. Her role as Literary Lunch Coordinator keeps her very busy.
Cumberland County officials, local libraries recognize need for better coordination
Officials agree that better coordination is needed to make sure that Cumberland County and local libraries are on the same page when it comes to the future use of tax revenue.