NEW CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

What NEW CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY does

New Cumberland Public Library is a municipal public library branch and one of eight members of the Cumberland County Library System in Pennsylvania, operating from 1 Benjamin Plaza in New Cumberland and serving county residents free of charge. Its core offering is unified access to physical and digital collections — books, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, eAudiobooks, online databases, newspapers, and genealogy resources — delivered through a shared Sierra/Encore catalog and POWER Library statewide consortium channels, supplemented by mobile apps and inter-library loan. Beyond collections, the library runs recurring programming including a Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack, family entertainment and Lawn Chair Cinema outdoor film events, the Art in the Stacks monthly gallery with the New Cumberland Collective, book discussion groups, a French Conversation Group, and a genealogy workshop series led by the Pennsylvania Library Association's PA Forward Program Manager. The institution also delivers the STAR homebound delivery service, mobile printing, computer and internet access, meeting rooms, and job/career assistance resources. Operationally, the library is funded through Cumberland County tax appropriations, state aid, and donations via the Friends of NCPL; it employs approximately 12 staff and has no disclosed revenue, fee-based pricing, or commercial contracts.

Name

NEW CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Legal name

Cumberland County Library System

Website

https://newcumberlandlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Cumberland Public Library is a tax-funded municipal branch of the Cumberland County Library System serving Cumberland County, Pennsylvania residents with free access to physical and digital collections, community programming, and educational resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community programming
• Digital lending
• Inter-library loans
• Reading programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mechanicsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New Cumberland Public Library is a branch of the Cumberland County Library System that provides free public library services to residents, including access to physical collections (books, DVDs, CDs), digital collections (eBooks, eAudiobooks, online databases), computer and internet access, meeting rooms, and community programming such as book discussions, summer reading challenges, and children's events. Services also include homebound delivery (STAR), inter-library loan, job and career assistance, and genealogy research support.

Product overview

The New Cumberland Public Library, part of the Cumberland County Library System, operates as a multi-branch public library network offering a unified catalog across multiple locations. The core product portfolio centers on the Online Catalog system, which provides unified access to physical and digital collections including books, DVDs, CDs, and new arrivals. Supporting digital offerings include eBooks/eAudiobooks, Online Databases, and POWER Library (a statewide Pennsylvania consortium resource). The library's digital services are extended through Mobile Apps and an Inter-Library Loan system. Beyond collections, the library offers programming services such as the Summer Reading Challenge, genealogy resources, job and career help, and school tools for K-12 students. All offerings are accessible through the system's single integrated platform with branch-specific programming and community archive services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Catalog The library's online catalog provides unified access to the physical and digital collections of the Cumberland County Library System, including books, DVDs, CDs, and other materials available for borrowing and holds.
• Online Databases
• eBooks/eAudiobooks
• Genealogy Resources
• School Tools
• POWER Library
• Summer Reading Challenge Annual reading incentive program for children, teens, and adults that runs from June through August, tracking reading progress via the Beanstack platform to earn points and chances to win prizes.
• Inter-Library Loan (ILL)
• Job & Career Help
• Homebound Services (STAR)
• Law Library

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• New Cumberland CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the New Cumberland Collective for the Art in the Stacks monthly gallery series. Each month features a new local artist exhibit in the library's gallery spaces.
• Friends of the New Cumberland Public LibrarycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit support organization that sponsors book discussion groups and operates concession stands at community events like Lawn Chair Cinema. Raises funds for library programs and materials.
• Pennsylvania Library AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPA Forward Program Manager Rob Lesher leads genealogy workshops at the library. The PA Forward initiative promotes libraries as catalysts for community development through five key areas: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Civic Literacy.
• POWER LibrarycoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide Pennsylvania library consortium providing access to shared electronic resources including databases, eBooks, and research tools. Provides e-resources and POWER Library electronic materials access.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• POWER Library: Pennsylvania statewide library consortium providing shared electronic resources to PA libraries. Functions as an infrastructure / channel partner enabling New Cumberland's digital collection capabilities.
• Pennsylvania Library Association: Statewide professional association that coordinates the PA Forward initiative and provides programming support (e.g., genealogy workshops). Acts as an industry body and ecosystem partner for PA public libraries.
• OverDrive (Libby): Leading digital lending platform for libraries, operating the Libby app. Functions as a technology supplier enabling the library's eBook and eAudiobook lending services to patrons.
• Hoopla Digital: Digital content platform providing libraries with on-demand access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and video. A technology / content partner enabling NCPL's digital lending services.

Regional players

• Lancaster County Library System: Regional public library system serving Lancaster County, PA. Comparable Pennsylvania county library federation with shared digital resources, programming, and ILL — a useful regional benchmark for operations.
• Dauphin County Library System: Regional public library system serving Dauphin County, PA. Comparable mid-sized Pennsylvania county library system offering similar educational and community programming services to a comparable population base.
• York County Libraries: Regional public library system serving York County, PA. Operates multiple branches with shared catalog, programming, and digital lending — comparable scale and operating model to the Cumberland County Library System.

Direct peers

• Simpson Public Library: Sister branch of the Cumberland County Library System in Mechanicsburg, PA. Shares the unified catalog, ILL infrastructure, and county programming resources with New Cumberland.
• Bosler Memorial Library: Cumberland County Library System branch in Carlisle, PA that also hosts the system's Law Library. Operates on the same platform and serves the same shared catalog, making it a direct functional peer.
• Fredricksen Library: Sister branch of the Cumberland County Library System in Camp Hill, PA. Operates the same III/Sierra ILS, shares collections via ILL, and is the most directly comparable peer in geography and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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