The James V. Brown Library will host a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Jan. 29, bringing together local organizations offering information, services, and support for area residents.

Community partners scheduled to attend include the West Branch Drug & Alcohol Commission, UPMC, River Valley Health, Lycoming County Housing Authority, STEP Inc., AIDS Resource, the American Lung Association, and more.

In addition to resource tables from partners, the Library will also be providing hygiene products and winter wear for individuals in need, which have been generously donated by members of the community.

This free event is open to the public and does not require registration. To protect the privacy of participants, no personal information is required to attend.

Stop in, ask questions, and learn about resources available right here in your community.

The James V. Brown Library is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. To place a hold, visit www.jvbrown.edu or call 570-326-0536 during the library’s operating hours.

Walk-in passport services are available from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa., is the place to go to learn, connect and grow. Founded in June 1907, the library champions the love of reading, opens new doors to lifelong learning, provides a haven to those who seek and ensures the preservation of public library services for future generations. A member of the Lycoming County Library System, the James V. Brown Library participates in PA Forward, a statewide initiative to promote literacies in our communities to power a better future for everyone.