Annie Halenbake Ross Library

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Annie Halenbake Ross Library Annie Halenbake Ross bequeathed her home at 232 W. Main Street to the City of Lock Haven to house a public library in 1910.

Mission Statement

To provide materials, services and programs that will inform, entertain and educate patrons in Clinton County; To maintain and update material on local and historical community issues.

Last year’s Christmas tree painting program with Clayful creations was a huge hit, and we’d love to bring another festi...
10/13/2026

Last year’s Christmas tree painting program with Clayful creations was a huge hit, and we’d love to bring another festive ceramics workshop to the Library! But first, we need to gauge interest before scheduling.

Which ceramic would YOU like to paint? 🎅

🎄 Classic Christmas Tree
🐧 Penguin
🎀 Christmas Wreath
🦌 Reindeer

Comment below with your favorite! Your feedback will help us decide which options to offer. This is just an interest check, not a registration, so let us know what you’d love to paint! ❤️

As Banned Books Week comes to a close, we’re reminded that we may not all agree with every book on our shelves and that’...
10/10/2026

As Banned Books Week comes to a close, we’re reminded that we may not all agree with every book on our shelves and that’s okay! What one person finds meaningful, another might dislike or disagree with.

But it isn’t a library’s place to decide what everyone should or shouldn’t be allowed to read. Libraries exist to provide access to a wide range of ideas, perspectives, and stories, so that everyone can make their own choices.

As Jo Godwin put it:

“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”

Here’s to keeping our shelves full of books that challenge us, make us think, and sometimes even make us uncomfortable. 📚

We’ve reached the #1 most challenged book of 2025!Sold has been challenged for sexual content and its depiction of r**e...
10/10/2026

We’ve reached the #1 most challenged book of 2025!

Sold has been challenged for sexual content and its depiction of r**e and sexual exploitation.

So why does this matter? Sold tackles an incredibly difficult subject, but telling these stories can help readers understand exploitation, build empathy, and learn about experiences far different from their own.

Today's featured books are 3rd and 2nd on the list of Top 11 Banned Books of 2025.Gender Q***r by Maia Kobabe has been c...
10/09/2026

Today's featured books are 3rd and 2nd on the list of Top 11 Banned Books of 2025.

Gender Q***r by Maia Kobabe has been challenged for LGBTQ+ content and sexual content. (You can find this in both the YA & Adult Graphic Novels Sections under 741.5 Kob)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky has been challenged for sexual content, drug use, and LGBTQ+ content. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Chb)

So why does this matter? These books explore identity, growing up, relationships, and difficult experiences. Readers deserve access to stories that reflect a wide range of lives and perspectives.

Today’s featured books are a tie for 5th place and 4th place on the top 11 Banned Books of 2025.Last Night at the Telegr...
10/08/2026

Today’s featured books are a tie for 5th place and 4th place on the top 11 Banned Books of 2025.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club has been challenged for LGBTQ+ content and sexual content. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Lo)

Empire of Storms has been challenged for sexual content and violence. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Maa)

So why does this matter? Both books offer readers stories and perspectives that can be meaningful, thought-provoking, and relatable. Restricting access means taking away the opportunity for readers to encounter stories that may help them understand themselves or experiences different from their own.

Today’s featured books are 7th and a tie for 5th on the list of the most challenged books of 2025.A Court of Thorns and ...
10/07/2026

Today’s featured books are 7th and a tie for 5th on the list of the most challenged books of 2025.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas has been challenged for sexual content, violence, and language. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Maa)

Tricks by Ellen Hopkins has been challenged for sexual content, drug use, and mature themes. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Hop)

So why does this matter? Challenged books often deal with difficult or uncomfortable topics, but those topics can be important to explore. Readers deserve access to a wide range of stories and the opportunity to decide for themselves what books are meaningful to them.

Today’s featured books are also tied for 8th place on the list of the most challenged books of 2025.Identical by Ellen H...
10/06/2026

Today’s featured books are also tied for 8th place on the list of the most challenged books of 2025.

Identical by Ellen Hopkins has been challenged for sexual content, drug use, and mature themes. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Hop)

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess has been challenged for violence, sexual content, and offensive language. (You can find this in the Adult Fiction Section under F Bur)

So why does this matter? These books tackle difficult and sometimes disturbing subjects. But that doesn’t mean readers shouldn’t have access to them. Challenging books can encourage us to think critically, explore difficult topics, and understand experiences different from our own.

Every day during Banned Books Week we will be highlighting books from the American Library Association’s list of the mos...
10/05/2026

Every day during Banned Books Week we will be highlighting books from the American Library Association’s list of the most challenged books of 2025. Today’s featured books are tied for 8th place on this list.

Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout has been challenged for sexual content and language.

Looking for Alaska by John Green has been challenged for sexual content, offensive language, and concerns that it is unsuitable for its intended age group. (You can find this in the YA Section under F Gre)

So why does this matter? Books don’t have to be comfortable for everyone to have value. They can explore difficult subjects, different experiences, and complicated emotions. Readers should have the freedom to discover the stories that speak to them.

Address

232 W Main Street
Lock Haven, PA
17745

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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