New Castle Public Library

Adult services programming: the adult services department hosts captivating and engaging programs. The department assisted in showcasing cultural awareness and was excited to invite the tibetan monks to the new castle area in the spring of 2025 after the successful fall cultural series. As a segment of adult services, the genealogy division was a highly sought-after resource that provided researchers all around the world with access to local and family histories. Researchers as far away as england reached out to the library for assistance with their queries. Due to popular demand, in 2025 the library started a genealogy club. They are also currently building a genealogy center on the first floor.

Kids fridge the kids fridge a vital resource for our community's youth is stocked with nutritious snacks thanks to the generous support of lawrence county empty bowls, apple castle, and the greater pittsburgh community food bank. With the recent reopening of our second floor we've withnessed a surge in after-school visitors many of whom appreciate a quick bite as they dive into a good book or participate in the bookmobile. As of november 2024, we have given out over 2000 snacks. In the upcoming year we aim to expand our funding for the kids fridge enabling us to offer more substantial snacks to these children who may not have access to regular meals. While it may not be an obvious service of the library proving these snack plays a crucial role in supporting the overall well-being of our youth patrons ensuring they are fueled and ready to learn and grown in all aspects of their lives.