Herr Memorial Library

The three libraries in the Union County Library System — The Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg, and West End Library in Laurelton — are pleased to announce their involvement in the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Fishing Tackle Loaner Program.

Adults age 18 or older now can visit the libraries to borrow rods, reels and a tackle box with hooks and other basic tackle.  Identification in the form of a valid driver’s license or a Union County Library System card is required to borrow the equipment.  Borrowers simply complete a short form.  At the end of the borrowing period the equipment is returned to the appropriate library. Borrowers will be asked to fill out a short comment form.

In general, people age 16 or over are required to possess a valid fishing license to use the equipment. According to the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s 2010 Fishing Summary (page 29) an exception would be an adult who is actively and closely helping a child aged 12 years or younger learn to fish. For an up-to-date listing of exclusive areas for children and persons with disabilities, visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s website www.fishandboat.com.

This fishing tackle loaner program is a partnership between the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the American Sportfishing Association, and the three libraries of the Union County Library System.  The program is designed to make it easy for anyone to access fishing tackle.  Groups who wish to conduct angler education programs in the community may also borrow the fishing equipment.

For additional information about this program, contact The Public Library for Union County at 523-1172, Herr Memorial Library at 966-0831, and West End Library at 922-4773, or visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s website at www.fish.state.pa.us.