Armstrong County Public Libraries

Ford City Public Library

1136 Fourth Ave.
Ford City PA 16226
Phone: 724-762-3591
Fax: 724-763-2705
send a message » The Ford City Public Library originally opened in two vacant rooms in the Ford City Elementary School in 1946. Because of increasing enrollment in the school, the library relocated to a retail location in the borough of Ford City in 1949.

In 1974, the borough provided the library board with a lot of land at the current location. After many years of determined fundraising and generous donations by local supporters, the library opened in its current location in 1975. The library offers a collection of approximately 40,000 catalogued items.

Additional Services

• 5 Internet Access public computers
• Community programs & movie events
• Fax service ($1.00 per page)
• Copy machine (20¢ per b&w page)
• Volunteer opportunities for adults & students
• Meeting space
• Book discussion groups for adults & students
• Storytimes & other children’s programming
• Audio and large-print books
• Automated card catalog
• Popular magazines, national & regional newspapers
• Children's read-along section
• State & Federal tax forms
• Inter Library Loan
• Memorial and tribute book programs

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Driving Directions

From Routes 422 and 28: Take PA Route 66 South to the Rt. 128 South/Fifth Avenue exit, Riverside Market will be on the left. Turn right at the light onto Fifth Avenue / 128 South. Continue on Fifth Avenue to 12 th Street . Turn right onto 12 th Street and travel one short block. The library is on the left at the corner of Fourth Avenue and 12 th Street .

From Route 66, south of Ford City: Route 66 becomes Main Street . After passing Sheetz, on the left, continue to the second traffic light at the bottom of a long hill. Riverside will be on the right. From the left lane, turn left onto Fifth Avenue / Route 128 South. Continue on Fifth Avenue to 12 th Street . Turn right onto 12 th Street and travel one short block. The library is on the left at the corner of Fourth Avenue and 12 th Street .

Free parking is available along the street and behind the library.

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