Ben Avon Bookmobile Stop
- The ACLA Bookmobile serves Ben Avon through a public/private partnership. It is part of the Allegheny County Library Association. It stops in front of the Anchor & Anvil Coffee Shop every other Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. except for holidays. Refer to the Ben Avon calendar for the most current dates and times. The Bookmobile carries a full range of books, DVDs, magazines, and more. You can request online to have your favorite books be held for pickup.
- All books can be checked out for a total of 3 weeks, except best sellers which only circulate for a week. Books and materials may be requested by calling 412-921-2521, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm or online through the Catalog at ACLABookmobile.org. See the calendar for stop dates.
- You can manage your library account or request books on-line, too. Simply go to ACLABookmobile.org and click on "My Account" at the top of the page. If you don't have a library card, you can sign up for one online, too! Learn more about requesting books for the Bookmobile.
- Need a library card? You can register for a card at any stop, just bring along some identification showing your current address. Your card can then be used in every library in Allegheny County that is a member of the Allegheny County Library Association.
- Returning Materials: All circulating items may be returned to any library in Allegheny County.
- Want to keep something a little longer? Renew items online, or by calling the Mobile Library Services at 412-921-2521, or the renewal center at 412-622-1896. (Items on reserve can not be renewed). You can also renew your books at ACLABookmobile.org.
- Closures and Holidays: Please call 412-921-2521 for information regarding cancellations due to bad weather conditions.
- Funding for the ACLA Mobile Library Services: Targeted services and programs provided by the ACLA Mobile Library Services for seniors and children are supported by the 1% sales tax from the Allegheny Regional Asset District.
- Funding for the Ben Avon Bookmobile stop is provided through contributions from local residents and community organizations.
Other Libraries Nearby
- Andrew Bayne Memorial Library, 34 N. Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202, (412)766-7447, baynelibrary [at] einetwork.net
- Avalon Public Library, 317 S. Home Avenue, Avalon, PA 15202, (412) 761-2288
- Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143, (412) 741-6920, sewickley [at] einetwork.net