“Our mission is to be the place in the neighborhood that brings lifelong learning, discovery, and joy to the community.”
Hours, Location, & Holiday Closures
Monday 10am-7pm
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-7pm
Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday Closed
Our Staff
Our Staff
Leah Kulikowski, Library Director
leah@hkflibrary.org
Lori Friedgen-Veitch, Youth Services Librarian
fscsd@delcolibraries.org
Laura Gandia, Adult Services Librarian
laura@hkflibrary.org
Molly Deutsch, User Services Librarian
molly@hkflibrary.org
Jenny Reitmeyer, Teen Services Librarian, part-time
jenny@hkflibrary.org
Meg Hawkins, Reference Librarian, part-time
meg@hkflibrary.org
Beth Noto, Library Associate, part-time
beth@hkflibrary.org
Board of Directors
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday the month at 7:00 pm. Email: board@hkflibrary.org
Board of Directors
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Christopher Coats Sandy DiCamillo (President) Chelsea DiMascio Laurie Friedman Lucy Fowler Glasson (RVB Rep) Kelly Kaminski (Asst. Treasurer, NPT Rep) Tyler Kern Caity Kennedy |
Daphne Lam Elisabeth Lim (Treasurer) Jenn Lukas Emily McMillen Kathryn Mehan (RVB Rep) Stephanie Mohr (Secretary) Joe Pursley Kwinn Tucker |
Library History
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library was founded in October 1902 by a group of Nether Providence citizens as the Horace Howard Furness Free Library, named in honor of one of the founders, a renowned Shakespearean scholar whose estate, Lindenshade, was located in what is now Furness Park. Read more about the Library’s history.
Policies
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is governed by policies approved by the Board of Directors. Please contact the library with any questions either in person or by phone at 610-566-5331.
- Art Exhibit Policy and Process (pdf)
- Conflict of Interest Avoidance Policy (pdf)
- Materials Selection and Access Policy (pdf)
- Meeting Room Policy (pdf)
- Non-discrimination Statement (pdf)
- Patron Code of Conduct (pdf)
- Patron Privacy & Confidentiality (pdf)
- Photography and Video Policy (pdf)
- Program Policy (pdf)
- Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form (pdf)
- Social Media Policy (pdf)
- Sponsorship Policy (pdf)
- Unattended Child Policy (pdf)
- WiFi Access Policy (pdf)
Email Newsletter
The library sends an email newsletter with information about upcoming events and highlighting new books and materials once or twice per month. If you would like to subscribe, please fill out the form below.
Annual Reports
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library holds a special place in the hearts of our patrons. Our annual report is released each January at our annual corporation meeting, highlighting our projects, detailing financials, and recognizing our volunteers and supporters. Read our Annual Report.