The Roger and Peggy Madigan Library, located along Maynard Street, is visible from the Route 180/220 highway. It is situated adjacent to the Alvin C. Bush Campus Center and the Davie Jane Gilmour Center. The Library is a 104,000 square-foot facility which meets the standards of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).
The library houses a collection of more than 100,000 items in support of the curriculum, including electronic collections supporting the curriculum of about 45 programs.
The library also has online access to more than 34,000 full text periodicals and books in 85 subscription databases.
The Madigan Library helps Penn College students find, evaluate, and use reliable information. We provide welcoming spaces to study and work together, preparing students to succeed in their programs, their careers, and beyond.
The library supports the success of every Penn College student. We teach students to find, evaluate, and use information to think critically and solve problems in their coursework and chosen fields. We provide specialized, curriculum-aligned resources and reliable information that students and faculty can trust, along with welcoming physical and online spaces for quiet study, collaboration, and community. Together, these prepare students to succeed in college, in their careers, and as lifelong learners.
The main library is open 99.5 hours per week during the academic year, including late evening and weekend hours. To get more complete hours for the semester, summer, breaks, and our closures view the Library Hours page.