Amenities
- Public Computers
- 10G Internet Access
- WiFi
- Scanning, Printing & Faxing
- Children’s Room
- Teens Space
- 24-Hour Book Return
- RAD Pass
- Little Free Pantry
- Courtyard
- Art Gallery
- Book Sale
- Narcan
- Bike Racks
- 24/7 Pick-up Locker
Sharpsburg Events
Monday, October 26 | 2:00pm
Art Before Dark
SCL Community Room, Sharpsburg
Monday, October 26 | 4:30pm
Maker Monday
SCL Community Room, Sharpsburg
Monday, October 26 | 6:00pm
Art After Dark
SCL Community Room, Sharpsburg
About Sharpsburg Community Library
The Sharpsburg Community Library was originally located in the former Sharpsburg High School building on Linden Avenue. Due to a rise in rent and the need for a more accessible location, the branch moved to its current location, a former Indian restaurant, at 1212 Main Street in 2009. In 2015, the branch underwent a major renovation designed by Art Lubetz, resulting in the vibrant, eye-catching building you see today. The current building resembles colorful Lego blocks stacked together with each color representing a specific area in the library. The blue block designates where to find adult fiction, books on CD and DVDs along with some tables, chairs and soft seating. The green block houses all the children’s books, movies and music CDs as well as two public computers and lots of toys to play with. The yellow “cheese” block on the front of the building highlights the store front Community Room that is used for library programs and by local organizations for meetings and presentations. The newly established Teen Space is the perfect teen hangout with easy access to YA books and graphic novels, a large TV to watch movies or play video games and an Apple Mac computer with music production and graphic design software. The library provides eight computers for public use and wifi access that extends into the outdoor courtyard. Just outside the courtyard is the original Sharpsburg Community Garden operated and maintained by a group of Sharpsburg residents.
The Sharpsburg Story
The Sharpsburg Community Library branch was founded in 1996 to provide better access to library materials and services to Sharpsburg residents in particular. The branch’s collections, programs and services have transformed over the years to reflect and address the community’s changing interests and needs. Today, the majority of the branch’s collections are arranged like a bookstore for easier browsing. The branch also provides free shelf stable food and personal care items through its little pantry and social services referral and assistance through our participation in the Allegheny County Library Association’s student social worker internship program.