The State Library Of Pennsylvania
Whether you are a bookworm or not, you are sure to enjoy a visit to the amazing State Library of Pennsylvania. Immediately when you feast your eyes on this place you are completely taken by its beauty. This is a really amazing and majestic structure that you simply have to see for yourself to appreciate it. In addition to being a wonderful piece of architecture, it is also known to be one of the biggest research libraries within the entire state of Pennsylvania.
For a guided group tour of the State Library of Pennsylvania, you may call ahead to make a reservation at (717) 705-6272. During such a tour, visitors will get an extensive look at all of the wonderful works that are held in the library as well as get an overview of all of the services that are provided. Some of the areas that you get to learn about during the tour are the reading rooms. These rooms include Law and Government Publications, Newspaper, Genealogy and Local History and the Main Reading room.
If you would like to plan your own little excursion to the State Library of Pennsylvania, it is located at Commonwealth and Walnut Streets right in the heart of Harrisburg. The hours that you may stop by are as follows: Monday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00AM until 4:30PM, Tuesday from 9:00AM until 8:00PM with a regular closing on every Sunday. A trip to the State Library of Pennsylvania can be interesting, fun and rewarding for your family or sightseeing tour group.
