John M. Lilley Library

John M. Lilley Library The John M. Lilley Library is the information and research hub of the Penn State Behrend campus in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Lilley Library is a signature building, open 97 hours per week during the academic year, that serves as a campus hub of learning and research at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania. Library staff is available to answer student, staff, and faculty research questions. Librarians conduct approximately 150 class sessions each year on how to use library resources. Online full-text journals now total 47,000 titles. Books can quickly be requested and delivered within a few days from the 5.4 million volumes that are held throughout the Penn State University Libraries. Librarians encourage Behrend faculty involvement in the selection of print books, electronic books, and video materials as they strategically build the Library holdings.

Stop by to see us this Saturday!
09/29/2026

Stop by to see us this Saturday!

Taking exams? Don’t forget the calculator!If yours isn’t working, you left it at home, or you just don’t have one, we ha...
09/28/2026

Taking exams? Don’t forget the calculator!

If yours isn’t working, you left it at home, or you just don’t have one, we have calculators available to borrow!

Stop by our circulation desk to check one out.

Study hard. Stress less. We’re here to help!

09/26/2026

As we begin the autumn season on the Behrend campus, we encourage you to stop by and take advantage of everything the li...
09/22/2026

As we begin the autumn season on the Behrend campus, we encourage you to stop by and take advantage of everything the library has to offer.

We have books, DVDs, video games, a Makerspace and more!

We hope to see you soon! 😍

Read an Ebook Day sounds like the perfect time to remind Penn State students, faculty and staff about the Libby app.Down...
09/18/2026

Read an Ebook Day sounds like the perfect time to remind Penn State students, faculty and staff about the Libby app.

Download the app for access to Penn State University Libraries' e-books, audiobooks and magazines!

For more information, visit the libraries' Libby by Overdrive website at https://libraries.psu.edu/services/libby-overdrive.

Seems like a fitting day for "We" to share with you, "the People" our materials concerning the US constitution.Penn Stat...
09/17/2026

Seems like a fitting day for "We" to share with you, "the People" our materials concerning the US constitution.

Penn State students, faculty and staff interested in viewing a materials' listing, should visit https://tinyurl.com/LilleyLibUSConstitution2026.

Today is National Coloring Day! 🎨️ Take a moment to unleash your creativity and tap into the therapeutic power of art. N...
09/14/2026

Today is National Coloring Day! 🎨️

Take a moment to unleash your creativity and tap into the therapeutic power of art.

Need a break from studying or just want to clear your mind? 🤯

We've got you covered with a variety of tools to spark imagination and calm your nerves: colored pencils, crayons, markers, and coloring pages.

Or, if you're feeling adventurous, explore our sticker books, LEGOS, and puzzle! 🧩

Visit our creative tables on the east side of the library's first floor and discover the joy of creative expression!

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4951 College Drive
Erie, PA
16563

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 10pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 10pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 10pm
Thursday 7:45am - 10pm
Friday 7:45am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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