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W.B. Konkle Memorial Library Launches Local Student Artists Project

Montoursville, PA 

The W.B. Konkle Memorial Library is excited to announce the launch of its new Local Student Artists Project. This initiative aims to highlight the artistic talents of local students and foster a deeper connection between the library and the community.

After a successful $500,000 renovation in 2023, the Konkle Library is continuing its commitment to enriching the community. With the generous support of the Montoursville Friends of the Library, Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving, and Li’l Davinci by Dynamic Frames, the library has transformed its children’s room into a vibrant gallery showcasing the artwork of local students.

“We believe that showcasing student art is a wonderful way to inspire creativity, build community, and encourage lifelong learning,” said Bob Weaver, Board President of the Konkle Library.

The library has partnered with the Montoursville Area School District to showcase the artwork of local students. Art teachers from the district carefully select pieces based on their storytelling, originality, and excellence. The artwork is then displayed in a rotating exhibit, ensuring that a variety of pieces are featured throughout the year.

Students whose artwork is selected are honored with a small reception and a certificate from the library.

“We are grateful for the support of the Montoursville School District and the art teachers who have embraced this project,” said Dennis Correll, a volunteer board member. “We hope that this showcase will inspire students to continue exploring their artistic passions.”

The library invites the public to visit the updated space and admire the talents of local youth on display. Donations to support the Local Student Artists Project are welcome and will be used to cover the costs of framing materials, art supplies, events, and student recognition. A sustaining fund will be established to ensure the project’s continued success. Please send contributions to Konkle Library, indicating “Student Art Project,” at 384 Broad St, Montoursville, PA 17754.

Local student art in the Montoursville’s Konkle Library supported by Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving

W.B. Konkle Memorial Library in Montoursville proudly re-opened its doors with a $500,000 total “Refresh” of the facility on Broad Street in 2023.  Now it is time to enhance the facilities even further for the benefit of the community.

With the support of Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving (Miele Manufacturing, Muncy, PA), who recently contributed $2,500 to our project, we are excited to move to the next phase of utilization of the library for the community.

“We think it is crucial and exciting to get students of all ages to experience and utilize the library, as well as to have them understand their connection to this community resource, according to volunteer board President, Dennis Correll.  Konkle Library already has a very active summer reading program (171 participating in 2023) and active fall and spring story times and children’s programs, but we want to expand services to even more community members of all ages, including teens. 

When we re-designed the library, we deliberately left walls with white space to showcase poster and photo-frame size displays for various age groups.  The board and staff envision that the high school students will create the poster size artwork and the younger students the smaller 12”x12” size.  The smaller sized frames will be displayed as various collages on the walls to showcase the art.

In the Spring of 2023, board members met with Nicole Hoinowski, Kacee Reitz, Holly Fuller and Robyn Smelko, all Montoursville School District art teachers, to present our ART in the LIBRARY project to begin in the spring 2024. Not only did they enthusiastically agree to participate, but our art project has received the blessing from the Montoursville schools administration as well.

Art teachers will make the selections with the students’/parents’/guardians’ approval to display the artwork in the library.

We plan a six-month rotating display, where we will invite the public, families, and students to come to the library where everyone can see the showcased art, provide opportunities for short presentations, and recognize students for their efforts.

Donations for this ART in the LIBRARY project will be graciously accepted and placed in a restricted special fund, created to support the initial cost of the framing materials, needed art supplies by the students, event costs and student recognition, with the idea that a sustaining fund be established. Contributions can be sent to Konkle Library, indicating-Student Art, 384 Broad St, Montoursville, PA 17754

First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Supports W.B. Konkle Memorial Library’s “Refresh” Campaign with a $50,000 donation

Dennis Correll, Montoursville’s W.B. Konkle Library Volunteer Board President, recently announced the support of First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) for its “Refresh Campaign.”

Correll states, The Library continues to be humbled by so many local industry partners of Lycoming County/Montoursville area who have joined us in the community effort to revitalize our local library resource.”

“The Konkle Library Campaign committee worked with the Foundation for the past two years assisting us in the training, planning and execution of our capital campaign to ensure our success,” according to Mr. Rex Hilton, honorary campaign chair. “Applying for a grant and receiving approval demonstrates that we made the right decision.”

Correll goes on to say that he is “impressed with the First Community Foundation Partnership’s support to local non-profits with this $50,000 commitment. What a great partner we have in the Lycoming County non-profit community that we can all benefit. Knowing an organization like FCFP, who has partnered with donors and nonprofits since 1916, lends credibility in what they offer to our community.” The grant total is made up of two specific funding sources from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania; the Williamsport Lycoming Community Fund and the Walter J. Heim Fund, both administered by FCFP.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested in supporting the campaign can call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

fcfp grant 2023

Pictured: Jon Nichols, FCFP CFO; Sara Balduino, Konkle Board Secretary; Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President and Jennifer Wilson, President & CEO of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania

Montoursville, W.B. Konkle Memorial Library re-opened on Monday, December 5th, at the Broad Street Location. It is a total Refresh of the Library. We put the finishing touches on everything today with a lot of help from staff, board and Friend Volunteers. Because of the downsizing of the 8-foot shelves, not everything fit, so we had to selectively cull certain volumes, especially those that had seen their useful life and for those that hadn’t been taken out in the last five years. But remember we have a county-wide system, and if we don’t have it, some other library does nearby that we can have brought to Montoursville. Please be patient as we finalize some details and get the staff familiar with the new layout.

Konkle Library Capital Campaign

Montoursville Community Bank Supports W.B. Konkle Capital Campaign

m&t presents a check to konkle library
Pictured: Dennis Correll, Board President; Rex Hilton, Honorary Chair; Mindy Woodruff, Universal Banker; and Renee Flock, Branch Manager.

M&T Bank recently joined with so many other businesses to support the W.B. Konkle, committing $5,000 to the capital campaign. As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new “Refresh”.

M&T Bank is an American banking holding company with over 780 branches in nine states, including Pennsylvania. M&T’s core principles include “making a difference in people’s lives” and believe their supportive work environment makes a difference for all of its employees which in turn benefits its customers in all the communities they serve. The bank supports diverse range of civic, cultural, health and human service organizations.

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, states, “The Library continues to be honored by such supportive businesses in Lycoming County/Montoursville area who have joined with so many others in the community to support this community effort to revitalize our local library resource.” At its peak, over 40,000 items were borrowed in one year with over 3,500 patrons utilizing the library on a regular basis. We continue to see our Summer Reading Program expand and look forward to this summer’s theme of “Oceans of Possibilities”, exploring our oceans, aquatic life and how it impacts our lives.

Due to the current environment, the goal has been raised to account for increased cost of construction and our new goal rests at $425,000. “I am confident that we will reach that goal this spring”, Correll said.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Miele Manufacturing Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

miele manufacturing supports konkle library campaign
Pictured: Rex Hilton, Honorary Chair; Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President; & Nicole Miele, Director of Charitable Giving


Louis & Nicole Miele, third Generation owners of Miele Manufacturing/ Pennsylvania Skill Company located in Williamsport is supporting the “Refresh” capital campaign in a big way.

After seeing several recent newspaper articles and photographs about the Konkle library capital campaign, Louis & Nicole wanted to support the Montoursville Community. Nicole and her children have a love for books and have used the Konkle Library many times.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee met with the Miele’s in Williamsport, and they shared their on-going commitment to non-profits across the state and wanted to be a part of this campaign.

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, states, “The Library is honored by such individuals as the Miele’s who are generational icons of Lycoming County/Montoursville area and have joined with so many others in the community to support this effort to revitalize our local library resource.”

Early in 2020, Miele’s purchased the former Gander Outdoors location in Muncy after they closed their doors in December 2019. The 56,250 square foot facility is being renovated to handle the manufacturing of their merchandise and for the corporate offices to be located all in one facility. Fall 2022 is scheduled for its grand opening.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

EQT Foundation Awards Grant to Support Konkle Library Capital Campaign

EQT Foundation awards grant to support local library
Pictured: Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President; Rex Hilton, Honorary Campaign Chair and Kelly Coppadge, EQT Corporation.

The EQT Foundation, the philanthropic extension of EQT Corporation, the nation’s largest producer of natural gas, recently awarded the W.B. Konkle Memorial Library in Montoursville a $20,000 grant to support its “Time to Refresh” campaign.

The library is currently undergoing a major renovation with a goal to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities, while giving W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, states, “The Library continues to be honored by such industry partners of Lycoming County/Montoursville area who have joined with so many others in the community to support this community effort to revitalize our local library resource.”

EQT is new to northeastern Pennsylvania, after having acquired Alta Resources earlier this year. “EQT is proud to be part of the communities where we live, operate and work. We believe it’s our responsibility to give back,” said Kelly Coppadge, EQT Local Government & Community Affairs Specialist. “W.B. Konkle is a tremendous asset to this community. These planned improvements will help the library continue to grow its presence in the community, while introducing new children and families to the joy of reading and learning.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Susquehanna Community Bank Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

susquehanna community bank supports konkle library
Pictured: Michael R Loeh, Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager; Rex Hilton, Campaign Chair; Jessica Osborne, Community Bank Officer; and Dennis Correll, Board President.

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, recently announced the support of Susquehanna Community Bank (formerly West Milton State Bank). Correll states “The Library continues to be humbled by so many local industry partners of Lycoming County/Montoursville area who have joined us in the community effort to revitalize our local library resource.”

“Another facet of our efforts is to have Mr. Rex Hilton as our honorary campaign chair”, Correll said. Mr. Hilton is the commercial relationship manager at Susquehanna Bank and former treasurer of Konkle Library. “When the board was developing potential volunteers for our campaign, Rex was at the top of our list because of all of his community efforts for various nonprofit organizations in Lycoming County”, according to Correll.

Correll goes on to say that he is impressed with Susquehanna Community Bank’s commitment and corporate focus for its employees to volunteer at community events and donating to local non-profits, “What a great corporate commitment to the Lycoming County Community that we can all benefit from.”

According to Michael Loeh, Bank Vice President, “For over 100 years, we have been helping our family, friends, and neighbors succeed in the communities we serve” adding “Susquehanna Community Bank is pleased to be a part of the Montoursville community and to assist with this important capital campaign for the W. B. Konkle Memorial Library.”

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Fairfield Auto Group Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

american legion post club 104 supports konkle library
Pictured: Krista Wise, Konkle Board, Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President Harry Swank- SR Vice, John Heist- Commander, Jeff Hamilton- Finance Officer, Greg Glover- Adjutant, Don Merrill- Chaplin, John Gottschall- SGT, Doug Rupert- JR Vice


W.B. Konkle Memorial Library announced a generous gift from the Montoursville Eugene Grafius American Legion Post Club No. 104.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee reports a donation of $15,000, multi-year commitment towards its largest fundraising initiative in its history.

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, states, “The Library continues to be honored by such organizations as the Montoursville American Legion, Post Club No. 104 who has joined with so many others in the community to support this community effort to revitalize our local library resource”.

The Mission of the American Legion is to enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by their devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Correll indicates that supporting efforts such as the renovation of the library demonstrates that the American Legion’s mission is certainly fulfilled by their generosity.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Montoursville Kiwanis Club Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

montoursville kiwanis club presents a check to konkle library
Front Row: Victoria Hurwitz, Secretary; Joseph Harner, President; Lindsey Harner, Incoming Secretary; Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President; Andrea Tira, Key Club Advisor; Second Row, Megan Hazel, Barry Schreiter, Susan Wertz, Brad Deacon, Treasurer; and Bruce Buckle.

W.B. Konkle Memorial Library announced on Friday a generous gift from the Montoursville Kiwanis Club.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee reports a donation of $10,000 towards its largest fundraising initiative in its history.
Joseph Harner, Kiwanis Club President said, “The Kiwanis mission is to help kids in the community. With everything the Konkle library provides in this capacity, supporting them in their initiative is an easy decision for our organization.”

Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. As their mission, Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide support.

Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President, states, “The support of a community organization such as the Kiwanis shows their commitment to assist other organizations, such as Konkle Library, who serve children of all ages in the pursuit of learning opportunities.”

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Mid-State Beverage Co. Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

the library receives a check from midstate beverage
Pictured: Rex Hilton, Honorary Chair; Ted Weiss, General Manager; Paul Gephart, Sales Manager; Dennis Correll, Board President and Don Heim, Owner Midstate Beverage.

You never forget your hometown and what it means to you, according to Don and Betty Jo Heim who recently committed a $25,000 gift to the W.B. Konkle Memorial Library Capital Campaign.

After seeing several recent newspaper articles and photographs about the Konkle library capital campaign, Mr. Heim wanted to find out for himself what was going on in his town where he was born and raised.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee met with Mr. Heim and his management team at Mid-State Beverage in Williamsport, and he shared his life-long commitment to community libraries across the county and felt he needed to be a part of this campaign.

According to Mr. Heim, libraries such as Montoursville’s Konkle Library “serve a great purpose in the community and it is the kind of resource that is open to anyone, no matter their economic level or their level of education.”  Heim said, “I appreciate that we live in a county that has libraries in the various small towns so that no one has to travel a great distance to experience and benefit from a local library.”

Dennis Correll, W.B. Konkle Board President, states, “The Library continues to be honored by such individuals and icons of Lycoming County/Montoursville area who have joined with so many others in the community to support this community effort to revitalize our local library resource.”

Founded in 1970 by Donald H. Heim, North Central Pennsylvania’s Premier Beverage Wholesaler Mid-State Beverage Co. strives to be a market leader. Mid-State Beverage Co. focuses on consistency, customer service, and community.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give W.B. Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Fairfield Auto Group Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

konkle library receiving giant check from fairfield auto group
Fletcher Quigley, Used Car Manager; Eric Hamilton, Sales Manager; Donna Miller, campaign co-chair; Rick Quigley, General Manager; and Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President.


W.B. Konkle Memorial Library announced on Tuesday an exciting and generous philanthropic gift from the Fairfield Auto Group/Bill and Lorraine Manos Foundation.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee reports a donation of $25,000 towards its largest fundraising initiative in its history.

Rick Quigley, General Manager of Fairfield Auto Group, said, “Giving back to our local community means a lot to our organization. Being able to support local non-profit organizations means we can show our appreciation to our customers who benefit from the Konkle Library and who have supported our auto business.”

Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President, states, “The support of an organization such as the Fairfield Auto Group demonstrates their commitment to assist organizations in our community that are serving Lycoming County residents.”

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities and to give Konkle Library a whole new look.

Those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed. Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”

Montoursville Rotary Club Supports Konkle Library Capital Campaign

konkle rotary club check

W.B. Konkle Memorial Library announced on Friday an exciting collaboration with the Montoursville Rotary Club and its Capital Campaign.

The “Time to Refresh” campaign committee reports a donation of $2,400 towards its largest fundraising initiative in its history, $325,000 goal.

Wendy Weaver, immediate Past President of the Montoursville Rotary presented to Dennis Correll, Konkle Board President and Canda Fogarty, Head Librarian a check to support Konkle Library’s efforts to renovate the library.

“On behalf of the Montoursville Rotary Club & the Rotary Foundation Grant, we are happy to help out our local community library with our support while they are going through renovations and being revitalized.”, said Weaver.

The Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” is demonstrated by their commitment to support the mission of Konkle Library as a community asset that serves all of Montoursville residents; as they believe it makes lasting change.

As the library undergoes a major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve accommodations for people of all ages and abilities. This project addresses the need to accommodate both the physically challenged and our youngest populations.  The new configuration creates more private units for tutoring, research and private reading areas.

For those who are interested can stop in to pick up a contribution form, or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed.  Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online  and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”  The campaign committee is comprised of Rex Hilton, Honorary Chair; Robert Weaver and Donna Miller, campaign co-chairs; Dennis Correll, Board President; and Rosemary Holmes and Krista Wise, board members.

W.B. Konkle Memorial Library releases Long-Range Plan

W.B. Konkle Memorial Library announced on Friday that its Board has adopted a new Long-Range Plan for the library and the Montoursville Community.

The Long-Range Plan, found on the library’s webpage, details a three to five year plan that will enhance the “Time to Refresh” capital campaign currently underway.  The campaign, its largest fundraising initiative in its history, has a goal of $325,000 goal and is well on its way to success, announcing $230,000 has already been donated.

The Long Range Plan outlines initiatives such as renovating the facility, building the endowment fund, developing a plan for comprehensive programming for fall ages, developing a volunteer staffing plan, and implementing an enhanced communication to the public of the activities of the library.

Dennis Correll, Volunteer Board President, is pleased that the board is creating a new vision for the library.  “Montoursville is so fortunate to have an iconic facility and a highly treasured community library.  I continue to be in awe at the level of activity that occurs in such a small library.  I am blessed to volunteer for such a great community service and with great volunteers and staff. We look forward to our revealing of our “Refresh” renovation in 2022.

As the library undergoes this major renovation of its space, the goal is to improve the library for people of all ages and abilities.  This project addresses the need to accommodate both the physically challenged and our youngest populations.

Anyone interested in donating can stop in to pick up a contribution form, or call 570-368-1840 to have a brochure mailed.  Online donations can also be made by visiting: www.fcfpartnership.org/give/donate-online  and choosing “Konkle Memorial Library Fund.”  The campaign committee is comprised of Rex Hilton, Honorary Chair; Robert Weaver and Donna Miller, campaign co-chairs; Dennis Correll, Board President; and Rosemary Holmes and Krista Wise, board members.

We need your input! 

On the heels of the Library’s 75th Anniversary, Konkle Library will adopt a new Long-Range Plan that will drive our future in the Montoursville Community. To assist the Board with the Long-Range Plan, please complete the anonymous survey here: 

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