Our library is operated by an outstanding volunteer staff. All positions are voluntary, including the director's position. Support for our library is generated through municipal support, individual donations, business or organization donations, and fundraisers held on its behalf. Our goals are to constantly improve services to meet the community's needs, hire professional staff, and build a future new facility. We strive to meet guidelines recommended by the state and actively participate in district and county library endeavors. Our resources limit us from being state-funded, but we are building towards this goal.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve our library. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Mail donations to P.O. Box 622, Sandy Lake, PA 16145
or donate online.
Join our 2023 Annual Campaign! Make it a goal to support the library at any time during the year. Click the Donate button above or the Printable Donation Form button below to get a printable form.
We serve the communities located within the Lakeview Area. Donations from individuals in these areas are the foundation of our support. A donation of any amount is welcomed!
We welcome monetary donations in honor or the memory of loved ones. Donated funds are used to purchase needed items for the library. We thank the family and friends who donated in memory of the following people in 2022:
Noel Dean
Shirley Hedglin
Shirley Ibbs
Sherry James
Jean Leake
Vivian Lewis
Lucille Lucas
Zachary Miller
Gordon Opitz
Dr. Charl
We welcome monetary donations in honor or the memory of loved ones. Donated funds are used to purchase needed items for the library. We thank the family and friends who donated in memory of the following people in 2022:
Noel Dean
Shirley Hedglin
Shirley Ibbs
Sherry James
Jean Leake
Vivian Lewis
Lucille Lucas
Zachary Miller
Gordon Opitz
Dr. Charlton in honor of his retirement
In honor of Beverly Voorhees from her granddaughter
We are looking for people to advocate for and serve the library in the Lakeview Community. Community Volunteers may offer their talents to fundraising and community events. This could include such things as baking, organizing, set-up, selling tickets, or many other activities. Time commitments vary and can be for a day event or offering more time to help organize events. Volunteers are also needed for the maintenance of the patio area in the summertime or decorating the inside of the library for holidays. To be a community volunteer, simply provide your contact information with us so we may share it with those organizing events.
Dedicated individuals can work at the Circulation Desk or assist with programming. We ask that these volunteers devote a minimum of 8 hours per month and possess basic computer skills. They must also complete the PA required clearances below, FREE for volunteers.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113)
You will need to create a Keystone ID in the Child Welfare Portal and follow the instructions.
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check (SP4-164)
Additionally, a fingerprint-based federal criminal history (FBI), submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent if the volunteer has not been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the entirety of the previous 10 years, is required.
For more information on these clearances, visit http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/