Guthrie Memorial Library

Hanover’s Public Library Since 1911

The Pennsylvania Room collection has been transferred to the Hanover Area Historical Society’s Yelland Research Library, which is now located in the Guthrie Memorial Library building. Please stay tuned for more information regarding the operating hours of the Yelland Library or contact the Hanover Area Historical Society directly.

Welcome! Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library is a welcoming environment representing education, recreation, and progress, forming a cultural connection that joins people through text, technology, and meeting spaces.

Our vision: To give Hanover area residents access to the information they need in order to live their best lives.

Enjoy three levels of community spaces, technology, and a friendly staff in your community library. Located just three blocks from the center of town on Route 94, we have been welcoming Hanover area families since 1911. We are known for our fun and educational activities for everyone in the family, and our early childhood programs are designed to meet state educational standards. Author visits, a teen library, a special space for kids, and high-speed Internet access can all be yours when you visit Guthrie Memorial Library!

In addition, we offer on-site access to Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org on all of the computers in our adult computer lab. Ancestry.com access is provided through a generous donation from Monna Hormel.

Available Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Public Computers
  • Tours & Group Visits
  • Printing, Copying, and Scanning
  • After Hours Book Drop
  • Test Proctoring
  • Faxing
  • Room Rental
  • Ongoing Used Book Sale
  • Public Restrooms
  • Study/Quiet Rooms
  • Play, Learn, Grow

Upcoming Events

  • Library Tales for Tails
    on July 27, 2024 at 10:00 am

    Schedule an appointment to read to one of our amazing reading therapy dogs! Call and ask for the Children’s Library to schedule a 15-minute session. Therapy dogs visit the library

  • Group Chess Instruction with Corey
    on July 27, 2024 at 10:00 am

    All skill levels welcome!  Drop in anytime on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for group chess instruction with Corey.  Teen Library Call 717-632-5183 ext. 6215 or stop by

  • Baby Story Time
    on July 29, 2024 at 10:15 am

    Introduce your baby to the library and begin building their early learning literacy skills. We will start with free time playing and socializing with other families then songs, rhymes and


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