McCord Memorial

McCord Memorial McCord Memorial Library:
Independent library in North East, PA
Part of Public Libraries of Erie County
www.mccordlibrary.org In 1913, Mr.

The North East Free Library Association was founded in 1899 and housed in several locations until 1916. John McCord, a Chicago resident who formerly lived in North East, bequeathed $25,000 to the people of North East for the construction of a public library building. In 1975 the original building was expanded to better accommodate a growing community. In 1992 an elevator was installed in order to

make the facility wheelchair accessible. The library operates with the guidance of the nine member Board of Trustees and the 95 member McCord Library Association. From 1916 until 1969 the library was financially supported by the joint school boards of North East. Then the North East Township Supervisors and the North East Borough Council levied a direct library tax which continues to partially support the library at this time. The library is also funded by private contributions. Currently the paid library staff consists of one full-time director, Mary Kieffer, another full-time staff member, and six part-time staff members. McCord’s collection contains over 40,000 items and serves more than 86,000 active patrons.

06/18/2026
Another exciting week of summer reading in the books! Our friends enjoyed the fun activities we had during story time th...
06/18/2026

Another exciting week of summer reading in the books! Our friends enjoyed the fun activities we had during story time this week!

Thank you David Gorman - Author for joining us at the library today! We all enjoyed having you talk with us and giving ...
06/18/2026

Thank you David Gorman - Author for joining us at the library today! We all enjoyed having you talk with us and giving us the opportunity to buy your books and have them signed.

🌼Our teens enjoyed planting flowers in the pots that they did an amazing job painting last week! We even had a couple ne...
06/17/2026

🌼Our teens enjoyed planting flowers in the pots that they did an amazing job painting last week! We even had a couple new friends join us as well.
🖌 All teens are welcome to join us next Wednesday at 3:00 as we paint reusable bags
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Marvelous Millie!
06/16/2026

Marvelous Millie!

06/16/2026
✒️📚Come out and visit McCord this Thursday, June 18, at 1:00 for a special meet and greet with local author David Gorman...
06/16/2026

✒️📚Come out and visit McCord this Thursday, June 18, at 1:00 for a special meet and greet with local author David Gorman, author of the Waldameer Mystery Files series! All ages are welcome to attend this program

I had so much fun last year, I'm coming back to McCord Memorial Library!

📍Thursday, June 18 at 1 PM at McCord Library in North East, PA

I'll be talking about my newest book, answering questions, and selling & signing books.

This will be my ONLY book signing in Erie this summer. Don't miss out!

Address

32 W Main Street
North East, PA
16428

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18147254057

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