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Hamburg Public Library

A smiling woman cuts a red ribbon outside the library’s new entrance as staff and community members look on and celebrate.

Hamburg's Next Chapter

The Hamburg Public Library has opened the doors to Our Next Chapter!

Our newly expanded and renovated library is already creating new opportunities for our community, from growing programs and activities to connecting residents with resources, technology, and one another. Your support helps us build on this exciting new chapter and continue meeting the changing needs of our community.  

Donate today to support the next chapter of programs, resources, and opportunities at the Hamburg Public Library.

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Bookworm Bolt 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on September 26, 2026, at Hamburg Park and the Schuylkill River Trail. The Fun Run starts at 8:15 AM, and the 5K begins at 8:30 AM.

2026 Bookworm Bolt 5K

Join us for the Bookworm Bolt 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run and hit the trail while supporting the Hamburg Public Library!  Sign up online or stop by the circulation desk to fill out a registration form.  

 

Thank you to LIV Holistic, our 2025 Bookworm Bolt Title Sponsor!  Their generous support made last year’s Bookworm Bolt 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run a great success. Visit LIV Holistic at 342 State Street, Hamburg, PA.

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Hours

Mon: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Hamburg Public Library

Holiday Closings

January 01, 2026
April 03, 2026
April 04, 2026
May 15, 2025
May 23, 2026
May 25, 2026
July 03, 2026
July 04, 2026
September 05, 2026
September 07, 2026
November 26, 2026
November 27, 2026
December 24, 2026
December 25, 2026
December 31, 2026

 

We may be closed for inclement weather if the Hamburg Area Schools are closed.   We announce closings on Facebook and WFMZ.   Please call the library at 610-562-2843 if in doubt.

Contact Us

35 N. Third Street
Hamburg, PA 19526

Tel: 610-562-2843
Fax: 610-562-8136
director@hamburgpubliclibrary.org

40.55539, -75.98407

We provide...

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Public Computers
  • Fax machine ($1 per page)
  • Printing- color ($.50 per page)
  • Printing- B&W ($.15 per page)

About Our Library

Welcome to the Hamburg Public Library!

For more than a century, the Hamburg Public Library has been a place for our community to connect, learn, and discover. Our historic Carnegie library has grown alongside the community, evolving to meet changing needs while continuing the tradition of service that began more than 120 years ago.

Today, our newly expanded and renovated library offers welcoming, accessible spaces for people of all ages. Explore our collections of books, audiobooks, movies, and more; use public computers, WiFi, and technology resources; attend educational and engaging programs; find help connecting with community resources; or simply enjoy a place to read, study, meet, and spend time.

Whether you’ve been visiting for decades or are walking through our doors for the first time, there’s something here for you.

Come in, explore, and discover what’s happening at your library!