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.

The Helen Kate Furness Free Library’s museum and attraction pass program makes it possible for our library cardholders to visit popular local museums for free. 

Passes may not be requested for pickup on a future date. However, you may call on the day you wish to pick up a pass, and if it is available, we will hold it for you for up to 2 hours. Please call us at (610) 566-9331 if you would like to place a 2 hour hold on a pass for pick up.

Brandywine Zoo

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Pass admits: 2 adults & 4 children

The Mütter Museum

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Pass admits: 4 visitors

Museum Pass Policy

• Passes are available for a 3-day check out.
• No renewals on museum or attraction passes.
  
• One pass per household may be borrowed at a time.
• Passes can only be checked out on adult library cards (ages 18+). 
• Passes must be returned to the Helen Kate Furness Free Library main desk or bookdrop.
• Passes may not be requested for pickup on a future date. However, you may call on the day you wish to pick up a pass and we will hold it for you for 2 hours. After 2 hours, it will be made available to other patrons.
  
• There is no fee to borrow a pass, however, passes returned late will accrue $1/day late fees.
• After 10 days late, passes will be assumed lost and will be assessed at the replacement rate determined by each individual museum, plus a $10 processing fee.

The Museum Pass Program is made possible in part by the support of the Library Foundation of Delaware County and PECO.

eBooks & Magazines

Stream & Download

Classica →

• Watch prestigious productions filmed at the grandest venues throughout the world. Classica offers over 1,000 concerts, operas, ballets and documentaries.
• Get unlimited 7-day passes.
• Available to Nether Providence and Rose Valley Residents
• Sign into your Libby app
• Find Classica under “Extras”

Research & Learn

Value Line →

• Online access to Value Line’s leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.
• Login with your Name and Library Card Number

Law Depot →

• LawDepot is the leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal documents, forms, and contracts that cover a wide range of legal needs. This legal resource can be used for either your personal or business needs.
• Available on your Libby app under “Extras”
• Provided by Delaware County Libraries.

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The Helen Kate Furness Free Library
100 N Providence Rd.
Wallingford, PA 19086

Donate in Person

Visit the library to donate by cash, check, or card.

Your donation is tax-deductible; more than 95% of it makes Helen Kate a better library.

Browse the entire Library of Things collection or select a category below.

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Who can borrow an item from the Library of Things

• Borrowers ages 18+ with a valid Delaware County Libraries card in good standing may borrow an item from the Library of Things collection.
• Borrowers must complete and sign a “Library of Things Agreement & Waiver” prior to checking out an item from the Library of Things. This form will be completed for each borrower and will be noted on the member’s library account for future borrowing.

How to borrow from the Library of Things

• All items must be checked out at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library circulation desk.
• 2 items per household may be borrowed at a time.
• All items can be borrowed for 7 days.
• Items cannot be placed on hold or renewed.

How to return your item

• Make sure all contents are placed back inside the box/container, and that the item is clean and in good working order.
• Return your item to the library’s circulation desk. Items from the Library of Things collection may not be returned through the library book drop.

Lost or damaged items

• Borrowers are responsible for the full cost of items that are lost or unreturned.
• Borrowers are responsible for reasonable repair or replacement costs associated with damage or loss of items and/or components.

Donating to our Library of Things

Help us grow our library of things by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist.

Please check with the library before donating any items not on our wishlist so that we can determine whether the item will be a good fit. All items should be new or like new (less than 1 year old). 

Sponsorships help the Helen Kate Furness Free Library to sustain our mission of bringing lifelong learning, discovery and joy to our community. 

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

Helen Kate Hero

Furness Friend

Library Lover

Sponsorships help the Helen Kate Furness Free Library to sustain our mission of bringing lifelong learning, discovery and joy to our community. 

Around 40% of our annual operating budget comes from the generous support of our community and sponsors like you. In 2023, more than 32,000 people walked through our doors, and we offered 260 community programs reaching 6,125 people. In early 2024, we’ll be launching our Library of Things, where you can check out tools, electronics, outdoor games and more.

As a Helen Kate sponsor, your business will gain visibility, generate goodwill and help the library further its mission of fostering lifelong learning in our community. The benefits of each sponsor level are detailed here.

Sponsorships begin on April 1st, 2024 and extend through March 31st, 2025.