Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.  The only entrance requirement is interest.

- Lady Bird Johnson



Welcome to the website of the Tamaqua Public Library (located in Tamaqua, PA), a virtual and communal meeting place for library users seeking information, education, and recreation.


Our service area includes the Borough of Tamaqua, West Penn, Schuylkill, Walker, Rush, Ryan, and East Brunswick Townships.


While our motto (as shown in Latin at the top of the page) is "Books, The Delight of the Soul," our town's library offers services far beyond books.  At left you will find links to these free of charge services as well as upcoming programs, the library’s hours of operation, and how to make a donation or to memorialize a loved one.


Don’t be intimidated by the Latin text. It is meant to accent the roots of our educational system at the heart of libraries. Simply scroll over or click each tab to discover the English translation.


Each main page also includes words of wisdom describing the splendor of public libraries.


Carpe diem!