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Book Donations

The Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library have paused taking book donations until after the renovation and expansion of the Library due to lack of storage. **For other donation ideas, click this link** Friends Donation Policy  

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Renovation and Expansion Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you renovating and expanding the Library and what will the renovations consist of? As we have known for some time, the Library building in its longtime home on Darby Road needs upgraded heating/cooling and electrical facilities, plus additional space to best serve our growing community’s needs. After much planning and hard work to secure significant funding, the building Read More

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Renovation and Expansion Updates

Frequently Asked Questions Renovation and Expansion Pics & Videos To come up with a plan that is Functional, Durable, and Practical,  we considered first, the basic question: What is a Library? It is a dynamic community hub where patrons can enrich their lives by participating in opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity, socializing, and culture. No matter who they are. Children Read More

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Book Tree

Created entirely from books destined for the recycling bin, Haverford Township Free Library’s St. Patrick’s Day Book Tree is a wonderful tradition.   We invite you to be a part of this Library fundraising project.  Help decorate the tree by making a donation (minimum $10) to the Library in honor or recognition of an important person(s) in your life. In return, the name Read More

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Join us for Storytime with our Children’s Librarians!

*Select Storytimes require registration. Check each event for registration requirements. *Each registration is for one family. *Storytimes are held at our temporary library location at Manoa Shopping Center (1305 West Chester Pike)  

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2022 Dewey Decimal Dash Run & Walk Sponsorship

Welcome to the annual Dewey Decimal Dash Run & Walk sponsorship page!    This year we are pleased to announce the 5th anniversary of this popular event, which we are offering in-person with an option for people to participate virtually. Library Sponsorship is your way of demonstrating a commitment to the Library and the services it provides for all ages.

Adult Summer Reading Club

HTFL Summer Reading Programs June 19 – August 11, 2023

2023 Summer Reading Adults Adults can register for the summer reading program and have the choice to submit book review forms virtually or in-person at the library! Click on the Book for more information. Teens/Tweens New this Year: Teens and Tweens can now register for the summer reading program,and have the choice to submit book review forms virtually or in-person Read More

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Kids Summer Reading 2024 – June 17-August 17, 2024

Enjoy Summer Reading with your Infants! 1. Register at the Children’s Desk in the Youth Services Department. 2. Take a Activity Bingo sheet. 3. Complete one Activity Bingo Sheet each week. 4. Follow the reading prompts and mark off each as you complete them. 5. Return a full Activity Bingo Sheet every week to the Youth Services Department to get a free prize Read More

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Teen Summer Reading – June 17 – August 17, 2024

Summer Reading Online Forms Haverford School District Summer Reading Resources Join Together in Summer Reading with HTFL! How do you join our Summer Reading Program? It’s easy! Be a Teen or Tween (ages 13-18.) Fill out a Registration Form at the Circulation Desk. Select a free book from the cart. Put the Registration Form in the box. Read. Anything you Read More

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Adult Summer Reading June 20 – August 12, 2023

How it Works in the Library: Fill out a Registration form Put your name on a blank book Place Registration form and book in the fishbowl. Take one (1) FREE book and all forms. Read all summer long. Fill out a Book Review form for each book read. Put Book Reviews in the blue can on the Summer Reading display Read More