For more than 200 years, the New Castle Public Library has worked to expand and introduce new services that enhance the educational and recreational needs of our residents. The library continues to play an important role in the Lawrence County area. Good libraries don’t just happen; they have to be planned, cared for, and guided through change.
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Learn more about us by reviewing the strategic plan
Our
History
Our
Mission
From 1910-1925, the library was housed in a large room on the second floor of the Heilman Building (later known as the Haney Building) on East Washington Street, the site of the current Rite Aid parking lot next to the Community Y. After outgrowing that space, the library moved to the remodeled Hoyt Residence at the southwest corner of Jefferson and North streets in 1925 where it remained until its relocation to the Old Post Office Building on North and Mercer streets in 1938. The present-day library at 207 E. North St. opened to the public in 1981.
New Castle Public Library inspires lifelong learning and fulfills the educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community.
Our
Board
Board of Directors
Atty. Dennis McCurdy - President
Philip Tramdack - Vice President
Jessica Neofotistos - Secretary
Joseph Ambrosini - Treasurer
Dr. Patricia Kardambikis
Dr. Michele Campbell
The Board of Directors sets policy and direction for the library, acts as advocates for the Library with the both the general community and elected officials
Board members are volunteers appointed to 3 year terms and represent the communities in NCPL’s District Service Area.
Meetings
The New Castle Public Library Board of Directors meet at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday in the New Castle Public Library, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 21 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, Feb. 18 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, March 18 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, April 15 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, May 20 (4:30 PM)
No June Meeting
Tuesday, July 15 (4:30 PM)
No August Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 16 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, Oct. 14 (4:30 PM)
Tuesday, Nov. 18 (4:30 PM)
No December Meeting
Department Contacts:
Phone: 724-658-6659 (extensions listed)
Director : ext. 113 director@ncdlc.org
Deputy Director of Finance and Institutional Advancement: ext. 115 cneary@ncdlc.org
Help Desk: ext. 109 reference@ncdlc.org
Circulation: ext. 105 zralston@ncdlc.org
Volunteer Coordinator: ext. 105 zralston@ncdlc.org
Youth Services Librarian ext. 126 chuth@ncdlc.org
Youth Services Programming Manager: ext 106 ssavage@ncdlc.org
Young Adult Engagement Specialist: ext. 122 ckreisel@ncdlc.org
Adult Services Manager: ext 109 glucas@ncdlc.org
Genealogy/History : ext. 129 genealogy@ncdlc.org
Outreach/Bookmobile : ext. 110 book_mobile@ncdlc.org
Cataloging : ext. 127
Interlibrary Loan : ext. 101 ill@ncdlc.org
Development: ext. 104 idaniels@ncdlc.org
2025 Library Closings:
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 17 - President's Day
April 28 - Staff Training Day
May 9 - Opens at Noon
May 26 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day
July 4 - Independence Day
Sept. 1 - Labor Day
Oct. 13 - Columbus Day
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
2025 Early Closures:
Nov. 26 - Close at 2 PM
Dec. 24 - Close at 12 PM
Dec. 31 - Close at 2 PM