State Library of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg

#37 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The State Library of Pennsylvania is one of the largest research libraries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Until 1971 it was known as the Pennsylvania State Library The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, within the Pennsylvania Department of Education, has holdings in almost every area of human concern. It provides information and materials from its collections and automated resources to state government, state institutions and the general public. It is also charged with maintaining a definitive collection of publications of all agencies of the Commonwealth and serves as a Regional Depository for United States Government Publications. ()

Coordinates: 40°15'52"N, 76°52'51"W

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607 South DrDowntown HarrisburgHarrisburg 17120-0600 United States

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+1 717-783-5950

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State Library of Pennsylvania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

~810 ftW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
4 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~1030 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
5 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
~1640 ftW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
8 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
~1390 ftS
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
7 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
~1360 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
~550 ftNE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
3 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~1350 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
0.5 miNW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
14 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
~1810 ftS
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
9 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
15 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Library of Pennsylvania open?

State Library of Pennsylvania is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to State Library of Pennsylvania?

Nearby attractions include The Forum Auditorium, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Harris Tower, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Capitol District, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Tanner's Alley, Harrisburg (4 min walk).

How to get to State Library of Pennsylvania by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Library of Pennsylvania:

Bus

Harrisburg (5 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (7 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (6 min walk)