German-Masontown Public Library
🏢 German-Masontown Public Library · Masontown, Pennsylvania
German-Masontown Public Library
Rooted in a community with a remarkable story — a 1954 synagogue donation and a 1964 state grant launched what is today the German-Masontown Public Library, serving German Township, Masontown Borough, and the Albert Gallatin Area School District from its South Main Street home.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 104 S. Main Street, MASONTOWN, PA 15461
Phone: +1724-583-7030
Website: german-masontownpubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 87F2R4W2+85 (MASONTOWN, PA)
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📖 About German-Masontown Public Library
The German-Masontown Public Library serves a tri-jurisdictional community in Fayette County, southwestern Pennsylvania — covering German Township, Masontown Borough, and the students and families of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. Its founding story is unusual: in 1954, a local congregation donated their synagogue building to the community for public use, and a 1964 state grant of $60,275 formalized the library's partnership with local government and opened it to the public. The library is part of the WAGGIN (Western Allegheny-Greene-Greene-Indiana-Fayette) library network, whose catalog is shared among regional libraries at catalog.waggin.org. Patrons also have access to POWER Library, Pennsylvania's statewide suite of free digital resources. Brainfuse tutoring, OverDrive eBooks, and chat-with-a-librarian services are all available online with a library card.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded with a synagogue gift (1954) and state grant ($60,275 in 1964) — one of Fayette County's more unusual library origin stories
- Serves German Township, Masontown Borough, and the Albert Gallatin Area School District
- POWER Library access: Pennsylvania's statewide suite including Brainfuse tutoring, MyHeritage genealogy, and OverDrive eBooks
- Brainfuse online tutoring — live homework help and test-prep for students, free with your library card
- Saturday morning hours (9am–3pm) for residents who can't visit on weekdays
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
German-Masontown cardholders access POWER Library — Pennsylvania's free statewide digital collection with eBooks, genealogy, tutoring, and research databases.
📚 Services
- Book, audiobook, and DVD lending
- Public computers and internet access
- POWER Library statewide database access (Brainfuse, MyHeritage, OverDrive, Niche Academy)
- Chat with a librarian — online reference service
- Reference and reader advisory services
- Interlibrary loan through the WAGGIN regional network
- Free library card for German Township, Masontown Borough, and Albert Gallatin School District residents
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program for children and families
- Children's storytimes and educational programming
- Adult programming — check german-masontownpubliclibrary.org for current events
- Brainfuse tutoring sessions for students
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What communities does the German-Masontown Public Library serve?
The library serves German Township, Masontown Borough, and families in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. Residents of those communities are eligible for a free library card. Contact the library at 724-583-7030 to confirm current eligibility requirements.
What is the unusual founding story of this library?
In 1954, a local congregation donated their synagogue building to the Masontown community for public use. A 1964 state grant of $60,275 then funded a formal partnership with German Township and Masontown Borough, establishing the library as a public institution serving both jurisdictions.
Does the German-Masontown Library offer online tutoring for students?
Yes — through Pennsylvania's POWER Library, students have free access to Brainfuse, an online tutoring platform that provides live homework help and test-preparation assistance. Access it at home or at the library with your free PA library card.
What catalog system does the library use?
The library is part of the WAGGIN regional catalog (Western Allegheny-Greene-Greene-Indiana-Fayette), accessible at catalog.waggin.org. This shared system lets you search for and place holds on materials from partner libraries across the region.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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