Member Owned and Supported Since 1902
Holiday Hours: Closing at 4 PM on December 31, 2025; Closed January 1, 2026.
2025 Annual Appeal
Your generosity fuels everything we do—from storytimes to lifelong learning. Help keep the Helen Kate Furness Free Library vibrant, welcoming, and strong for everyone in our community.
Art Exhibit at the Library
Exhibit Dates: Nov. 15, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026
Tahirah Coleman is Delaware County Oil Pastel artist whose work explores themes of growth, femininity, and renewal…
Book Sale
Browse used books, children’s titles, DVDs, and audiobooks in very good or gift-quality condition. Open year-round on the library’s 2nd floor during regular hours.
Annual Corporation Meeting January 2026
Our Annual Corporation Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
The library has two meeting rooms which community groups are welcome to reserve for educational, civic, cultural, intellectual and charitable activities.
Dedicate a Bookplate
A great gift for book and library lovers! With a gift of $25, we will print your loved one’s name and a personalized message on a bookplate placed inside a circulating Library book.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsorships help the Helen Kate Furness Free Library to sustain our mission of bringing lifelong learning, discovery and joy to our community.