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SERVICES
Our
friendly and professional staff is dedicated to serving you. The mission of the
Haverford Township Free Library is to provide you with resources, programs, and
services that enhance and enrich your life.
GENERAL
Statewide
Library Access
Residents of Delaware County may obtain a card after
showing proof-of-address. You may use your library card, with one other form
of identification, at any library in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Free WiFi Access
The Haverford Township Free
Library is happy to provide the community with FREE WiFi internet connectivity
within the library building. Please see the WiFi FAQ for more
information on connecting.
Quick Connect Guide:
Start up your computer or WiFi
device and open your internet browser, you will be promoted to log onto
HTFL’s WiFi Network:
Username=guest
Password=library
Reference
Service
HTFL’s
Reference Department is staffed by professional librarians, ready to assist
you. Through our vast reference collection, expertise and
experience, we can find the answer to your question.
Databases
Your library card provides you access to a wide
variety of research databases
24-hours a day from anywhere you are, using a computer, iPod, phone, etc. The POWER
Library (Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources) provides access
to magazine & newspaper indexes, full-text encyclopedias & almanacs and
an archive of 500,000 + photographs. Whether you are researching newspaper and
magazine articles, literary criticism, business information, art & music or
just looking for information for fun and out of curiosity, the Library can help
you find what you’re looking for.
Readers'
Advisory
Wondering
what to read next? Interested in finding out about books you may not have heard
of? We encourage you to talk to us! Contact adult, teens, or childrens'
librarian for assistance in finding materials. Also as a service to our readers,
lists of authors who write in various genres and reading recommendations have
been compiled and are available. In addition, we offer NextReads -- bulletins
that list new, forthcoming, and vintage titles -- emailed right to your inbox!
Book Club in a Bag
Everything
you need for your own book club is provided in our popular Book
Club in a Bag .
Each packaged set contains eight books, including large print and audio books,
when available. Book reviews, information about the author, related websites,
and discussion questions are also provided. To reserve a Book Club in a Bag,
contact Reference. For a complete listing of titles, click here.
NextReads
Get
great reading, listening and viewing suggestions by email! Adults, teens
and children can select from over 20 NextReads newsletters--get as many as you
want.
Go to the Library's homepage and click
on NextReads, then select the e-newsletter you want. When your NextReads
newsletter arrives at your inbox, you can go directly to our catalog and place a
hold on the titles you want! For more information call the Reference
Librarians at 610-446-3082, ext. 202.
We Bring
the Library to You
The
library Director and staff enjoy being involved and invested in the
community. We are available to come to your organization or place of
business and/or to make special time for your group or organization to come
to the library. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in
having one of us come to you or if you would like to arrange a special gathering
at the library. Here are some of the ways that we have worked with the
community:
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Public speaking at civic organizations such as
Rotary Club, Optimists Club, PTO's, Civic Associations
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Special storytimes at daycare centers and preschools
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Book talks at community book groups and church book
groups
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Computer classes at the Quadrangle
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School visits to the library
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Special tours of the library to better know all of
our resources
Again,
We would be delighted to come to your group or organization for any of the above
reasons or one that you may suggest. There is a great deal to know about the
library - you may be surprised at the resources, programs, and services that
you were not aware of.
If
you are not sure whom to contact, please get in touch with:
Donna
Jones, Administrative Services Manager, 610.446.3082 x211 or email -
(htfladmin@gmail.com)
If
you know who you would like to contact, please use the information below:
Adeline
Ciannella, Director - 610.446.3082 x213; email (htfldir@gmail.com)
Christine
Faris, Assistant Director - 610.446.3082 x210 - email - (htflcfaris@gmail.com)
Anny
Laepple, Children's Librarian - 610.446.3082 x204 - email - (htflkids@gmail.com)
Deborah
Purdy, Teen Librarian - 610.446.3082 x207 - email - (htflteens@gmail.com)
Jill Thomas, Reference Librarian -
610.446.3082 x202 - email - (htflref@gmail.com)
Computer Classes
The library
offers numerous computer classes including but not limited to: E-mail Basics,
Computer Fundamentals, Introduction to the Internet, Word Processing, Excel,
Library Online Resources and Laptop Workshops. Contact the Reference
librarians for more information, 610.446.3082 x202
H.O.M.Express (Homebound Outreach Mobile
Express)
The library
offers an outreach service delivering most any library material to homebound
Haverford Township residents of any age. If you are physically unable
to visit the Library, you are eligible to receive our free personalized home
delivery service! For more information, call Reference Librarian Ruth
Styer at 610.446.3082 x203. You can also
download an application and mail it in.
Display Cases
The library's
display cases are available for use by the public when not in use by the
library. Those wishing to use the cases must adhere to the Display Case Use
Policy developed and approved by the library's Board of Trustees. Please
contact Donna Jones, Administrative
Services Manager, at 610.446.3082 x211.
Library Space
Available for Community Use
The library has
three rooms that are available for the groups and/or organizations to
reserve on a first come first served basis and when they are not being used
for library programs or meetings. The Rotary Room is on the second floor and can
comfortable accommodate about 40 people. It has 5 computers available
and wireless connectivity.
- The Board
Room is on the second floor and can comfortable accommodate about
15. It has wireless connectivity.
- The
Community Room is on the lower level of the library and can comfortable accommodate
up to 150 people. it has wireless connectivity and a pull down screen.
The rooms may
be reserved by non-profit and for profit groups, organizations, and businesses.
The library's meeting room policy
must be adhered to by all who use our space. For more information and/or to
reserve a room, please contact Donna Jones, Administrative Services Manager,
610.446.3082 x211 or email
(htfladmin@gmail.com)
We
would like to be able to offer tutors the ability to reserve space but due
of our lack of dedicated tutoring rooms, we are not able to do so at this time.
However, we do have many tutors who use the library's public spaces, Rotary
Room, and Board Room. We will do all we can to work with you and those you
tutor.
Book Sale
The Haverford Township Free
Library has an on-going book sale throughout the year. Please look for the book
sale tables in the main lobby and Children’s Room.
The Friends of the Haverford
Township Free Library hosts a blow-out, annual book sale the last weekend in
September. This book sale includes thousands of titles divided into genres for
ease of browsing.
Book
Around Town
Have
you found a book lying around a train station, bus stop, restaurant, office?
Go ahead, pick it up, read it and then put it down in a public place for someone
else to find. Did you like the book? Do you have any comments to
share? Go to our blog to start or join in a conversation.
Coffee
Bar: “Brew, Sip and Browse”
The
Haverford Township Free Library offers you the opportunity to enjoy a hot cup of
coffee or tea while you sit and catch up on your reading, browse our shelves or
work on a project. Purchase a cup and lid from the front desk for $1.00,
select your choice of the many coffees/teas we provide on site and brew away!
Movie Deals
Borrow
blockbuster films, classic films, foreign films, an episode of your favorite TV
series or documentary just for only a $1.50 each. And if that were not
enough...we offer you 4 special movie deals:
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Two on Tuesdays - get any two movies for the price
of one
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Double Deal Fridays - rent one adult movie and
get a children's movie free
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Frequent Viewer - with a frequent viewer's your 11th
movie is free
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Gift Certificate - buy a gift certificate for any
amount starting at $1.50 (the charge for one entertainment movie). The gift
certificates make great party favors, stocking stuffers, a way to say thank you,
or just because surprises.
Video Exchange
Stop by the library's video exchange
corner on your next visit...where you can take out as many videos as you would
like for FREE.
KIDS
Big
Books
In conjunction with the
Delaware County Library System, HTFL offers Big Picture Books. These over-sized
books are ideal for child-care centers, teachers, parents and librarians.
Contact the Children’s Room in person, by phone (610-446-3082, x. 204), or by
email (mailto: htflkids@gmail.com)
to reserve your Big Books today!
Puppets to Go
In conjunction with the
Delaware County Library System, HTFL offers Puppets to Go. Our puppets, puppet
kits, and finger puppets are ideal for child-care centers, teachers, caregivers,
parents, and librarians. Contact the Children’s Room in person, by phone
(610-446-3082, x. 204), or by email (mailto: htflkids@gmail.com)
to reserve your puppet today!
Children’s Videos
In conjunction with the
Delaware County Library System, HTFL offers Children’s Videos. Video titles
include educational tales, feature films, Spanish-language titles, and holiday
movies and are ideal for child-care centers, teachers, caregivers, parents, and
librarians. Contact the Children’s Room in person, by phone (610-446-3082, x.
204), or by email (mailto: htflkids@gmail.com)
to reserve your videos today!
Books on the Go
In conjunction with the
Delaware County Library System, HTFL offers Books on the Go. Books on the Go are
theme kits including books, music, puppets, and more and are ideal for
child-care centers, teachers, caregivers, parents, and librarians. Contact the
Children’s Room in person, by phone (610-446-3082, x. 204), or by email
(mailto: htflkids@gmail.com)
to reserve your kit today!
Special Reads for Special
Needs
In conjunction with the
Delaware County Library System, HTFL offers Special Reads for Special Needs.
These kits include a book along with adapted pictures and manipulatives
specifically designed for children with special needs and are ideal for
child-care centers, teachers, caregivers, parents, and librarians. Contact the
Children’s Room in person, by phone (610-446-3082, x. 204), or by email
(mailto: htflkids@gmail.com)
to reserve your kit today!
GrandKits
Are your grand children coming
to visit? A day of fun and learning in a big, blue bag for granparents and their
grandkids, to interact in an enjoyable and educational way! Grandkits include
books, movies, music, toys, and other fun activities. The kits are brought to in
conjunction with the Delaware County Library System and the Institute of Museum
and Library Services. Kits are also great fun even if you're not a grandparent!
Outreach Storytimes
The Children’s Librarians of
the Haverford Township Free Library are available for outreach storytimes at
child care centers and schools. Storytime programs will be tailored to your
specific needs and desires. Please contact Anny Laepple, Children’s Librarian,
at 610-446-3082, extension 204 or htflkids@gmail.com
for information and scheduling.
Family
Place
Haverford Township Free
Library is part of the nationwide network known as the Family Place Libraries.
The Family Place Initiative believes that literacy begins at birth, and that
libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families.
Please visit the Children’s Room and our Family Place Center.
The core components of the
Family Place Library include a vibrant collection of parenting materials and
books for young children, a specifically designed environment that is welcoming
to families with young children, and the Parent/Child Workshop.
The Parent/Child Workshop is a
five-week program that involves toddlers and their caregivers. It features local
professionals who serve as resources for parents and emphasizes the role of
parents as a child’s first teacher. HTFL offers the Parent/Child Workshop
twice yearly; in the Spring and Fall. Please contact the Children’s Room Desk
for more information.
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