Citizens Library & District Center

Citizens Library & District Center Official page of Citizens Library. We are proud to serve as the District Center Library for Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties. Founded in 1870.
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Mission

Our mission at Citizens Library is provide the resources to enrich, inform, and educate the public. Goals

To ensure that all patrons will be able to rely on the quality and integrity of the library’s information, services and staff. To select, acquire, organize, and maintain a diverse collection of materials in the most appropriate format. To promote intellectual freedom and cultural

growth. To develop and maintain effective leadership on board, administrative, and staff levels. To encourage staff participation, open communication, and development. To implement ongoing fund development in order to achieve long-term financial stability. To cooperate with government agencies, non-profits, and local businesses. To develop and maintain local information and history collections. Citizens Library is the District Center for all the libraries in Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties. It coordinates activities by the libraries and acts as an intermediary between the libraries and the state. The Washington County Library System is a loose federation of libraries in Washington County which guarantees library service to any county resident. The Greene County Library System is comprised of Bowlby Public Library and Flenniken Public Library. Fayette County consists of four state-aided libraries. Founding

Citizens Library was founded in 1870 by Dr. Francis J. LeMoyne, a leading citizen of this area in the 19th century. Until 1965, when the new building was dedicated, Citizens was located in the Town Hall for which the cornerstone was laid in 1869 by President Ulysses S. Grant. In 1904, the Current Events Club of Washington persuaded the Washington Borough Council and the Washington School Board to contribute equal sums yearly to the library, transforming it from a fee to a free institution.

09/07/2026

Just a reminder! Citizens Library is CLOSED today in observance of Labor Day.

Libraries have So Much More to offer than "just books."
09/04/2026

Libraries have So Much More to offer than "just books."

📢 Your library has more than books. It has ideas, perspectives, history, and stories that can introduce you to voices worth knowing.

Explore the legacy of Gloria Steinem by checking out a title through your library on the . 🔗 https://bit.ly/4x2b9Tl

A truly flawless itinerary. 📚🥐
09/02/2026

A truly flawless itinerary. 📚🥐

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Join us and S.M. Pipík at the Library for a mid-week recharge this afternoon! We will be hosting this Yoga Session every...
09/02/2026

Join us and S.M. Pipík at the Library for a mid-week recharge this afternoon! We will be hosting this Yoga Session every Wednesday (except the 9th) in September! Perfect for those with limited mobility or anyone who would like to increase their limited range of motion!
Registration is required, so head on over to our website to sign up and learn more about this offering!

📚 NEW BOOKS 📚 Ready for you to peruse, reserve, and read to hold you over until you can start decorating for Fall! 🍁🍂You...
08/31/2026

📚 NEW BOOKS 📚 Ready for you to peruse, reserve, and read to hold you over until you can start decorating for Fall! 🍁🍂

You can reserve any and all of our New Arrivals, as well as anything in our catalog online, or by calling and asking one of our amazing librarians for assistance!

Relatable. 💯
08/28/2026

Relatable. 💯

So me 🤭😂📖

Rest Easy, our sweet library friend. 💕
08/26/2026

Rest Easy, our sweet library friend. 💕

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

Online giving begins September 10th, at 8am and will run through the day until 8pm! Choose to give to Your Citizens Libr...
08/22/2026

Online giving begins September 10th, at 8am and will run through the day until 8pm!
Choose to give to Your Citizens Library this year and help us fund the next chapter!

Reach out with any questions! Message us on here, email us at [email protected], call us at 724-222-2400, or stop by to see us!
We can send you a Check Contribution form directly, or help you navigate the online portal so you can be one of the first to donate on September 10th!

We appreciate all of the support! Every little bit helps!

The WCCF Gives 2026 Check Contribution Form is now available! 🎉

Please review the check details and donation information carefully to help ensure contributions are processed correctly and received in time to count toward WCCF Gives prize opportunities.

Thank you for being part of WCCF Gives. Together, we’re building a stronger Washington County! 🌟

📄 Download the 2026 Check Contribution Form here: https://www.wccfgives.org/

Tomorrow! August 19th (we can't believe it's already August 19th either). From 3 to 4(ish) PM! Register on our website s...
08/18/2026

Tomorrow! August 19th (we can't believe it's already August 19th either). From 3 to 4(ish) PM!

Register on our website so we can have your provisions ready for you!

Bring some friends! And then, let's all go to the Farmer's Market on Thursday to show off our fancy new bags!

Address

55 S College Street
Washington, PA
15301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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