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Henry F. Marx Local History Room

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Marx Room Hours:

Monday –  Friday 10 am-12 Noon  and 1 pm - 4 pm

Saturday  - 9 am - 12 Noon  and 1 pm - 5 pm

The Marx Local History Room houses the largest collection of local history and genealogy in northeastern Pennsylvania

Marx Room Mission Statement:

The Marx Local History Room at the Easton Area Public Library preserves, protects, and provides access to materials that document the history and cultural heritage of Easton and the surrounding region. Through the stewardship of archival collections, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other historical resources, the Room supports research, lifelong learning, and community engagement. We are committed to making local history accessible to all, fostering an understanding of the past, and ensuring that the stories of our community are preserved for future generations.

The Room contains three distinct collections:

  • Local history and genealogy material – more than 15,000 items, including books, periodicals, pamphlets, vertical files, pictures, family files, maps, microfilmed local newspapers since 1799, yearbooks, city directories, and over 200 volumes of Northampton County church and cemetery records
  • Easton Library Company books acquired from 1811-1855 – about 1600 volumes
  • Books written by local authors, printed by local printers, or owned by local residents – about 550 volume

The Room has computers with Internet access and Wi-Fi for our patrons.

Donations: The Library welcomes donations of local history and genealogy material that enable us to meet the research and information needs of our patrons. The library also accepts monetary donations that may be used to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for the Room.