Eva K. Bowlby Public Library
🏢 WAGGIN Consortium · Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library has served the residents of Waynesburg and Greene County since the early twentieth century, offering extended evening hours Monday and Wednesday and a rich suite of digital resources to Pennsylvania's southernmost rural community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–4pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 311 North West St, WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Phone: +1724-627-9776
Website: evakbowlby.org
Plus Code: 86FXVRX5+PC (WAYNESBURG, PA)
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📖 About Eva K. Bowlby Public Library
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library stands at 311 North West Street in Waynesburg, the county seat of Greene County — Pennsylvania's southernmost county, tucked into the hills where the state meets West Virginia. The library is named for Eva K. Bowlby, a local benefactor whose generosity helped establish and sustain public library service in this coal-country community. The library belongs to the WAGGIN (Western Allegheny-Greene County) library consortium, giving cardholders access to shared borrowing and a unified online catalog. Patrons also enjoy free access to Pennsylvania's Power Library, a statewide gateway to thousands of periodicals, newspapers, encyclopedias and genealogy resources, as well as Libby for downloadable eBooks, hoopla for unlimited streaming, and Freegal for free music. The library's Bowlby Lecture Series brings speakers and cultural programs to the community, and the building hosts children's storytimes, summer reading, and family literacy initiatives throughout the year.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Eva K. Bowlby, a local philanthropist whose endowment anchored public library service in Greene County
- Located in Waynesburg, the seat of Greene County — Pennsylvania's southernmost county, bordering West Virginia
- WAGGIN consortium member — shared catalog and borrowing with partner libraries in the region
- Extended evening hours Monday & Wednesday until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Home to the Bowlby Lecture Series, bringing community speakers and cultural programs to southwestern Pennsylvania
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bowlby cardholders access Pennsylvania's statewide digital library free of charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Mobile printing (print from your device)
- Smart Locker / curbside pickup
- WAGGIN interlibrary loan — borrow from partner libraries
- Pennsylvania Power Library research databases
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Tax forms and assistance (seasonal)
- Board game and puzzle collection
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Family literacy initiatives
- Summer reading program
- Poetry contests
- Bowlby Lecture Series (adult speaker events)
- Book discussion groups
- Teen programs and volunteer opportunities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eva K. Bowlby and why is the library named after her?
Eva K. Bowlby was a local benefactor from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, whose philanthropy helped establish and sustain public library service in Greene County. The library at 311 North West Street bears her name in recognition of her generosity to the community.
What evenings is the library open late, and is it open on Saturdays?
The library stays open until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tuesday and Thursday hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.
What is the WAGGIN consortium and how does it benefit my library card?
WAGGIN (Western Allegheny-Greene County Interlibrary Network) is a consortium of public libraries in southwestern Pennsylvania. As a WAGGIN member, Eva K. Bowlby participates in a shared catalog and interlibrary loan program, meaning your card can be used to borrow from partner libraries in the network.
What free digital resources are available with an Eva K. Bowlby library card?
Your card unlocks Pennsylvania's Power Library (thousands of periodicals, genealogy databases, encyclopedias via NewsBank, HeritageHub and more), Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for unlimited on-demand movies and music, and Freegal for free music downloads — all at no cost.
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