B.F. Jones Memorial Library
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe B. F. Jones Memorial Library provides access to educational, informational, historical, recreational, and technological materials and services. The Library is committed to empowering our communities by helping residents improve their literacy skills, reach their greatest potential, and move forward to meet the demands of the 21st century.
History of Organization:The B. F. Jones Memorial Library was built in 1929 as a tribute to Benjamin Franklin Jones, a founder of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation. The land and building were given to the City of Aliquippa by the Jones family. The Library is open 55 hours/week and offers traditional library services, as well as numerous on-line and electronic resources. The Children's Library is a leader in programming and materials for children in the Beaver Valley.
Options: Accreditations and LicensesThe Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places. It has been designated as a District Library Center by Pennsylvania's Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
AffiliationsMember of the Beaver County Library System and the Pennsylvania Library Association.
Legal StructureNon-profit corporation
Funding Sourcesstate and local government allocations, grants, donations, and fees
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Ann Andrews | Library Director | 724-375-2900 | 724-375-0172 | aandrews@beaverlibraries.org | |
Contact Information
Contact Phone NumbersNumber* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
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724-375-2900 | Phone |
724-375-0172 | Fax |
Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
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aandrews@beaverlibraries.org | Library Director |
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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www.beaverlibraries.org/aliquippa.asp | website |
663 Franklin Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
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Beaver County
Services ProvidedAvailable Hours9:00-7:30 Mon-Tues-Wed,
9:00-5:00 Thurs-Fri-Sat
Library cards are free for Pennsylvania residents;
Fees for printing, copying, faxing, out-of-state library cards, and other services
Pennsylvania residency
Required DocumentationProof of address
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsVisit the Library
Handicap Accessibilityyes
Languages Spoken or AvailableEnglish
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseYes
Volunteer NeedYes
Volunteer DescriptionVolunteers help with programs and services