Library, Parks and Recreation

Swarthmore Public Library

121 Park Avenue
Swarthmore PA 19081

(610) 543-0436 (front desk)    (610) 543-3171 (office)
email: swdirector@delcolibraries.org

Website:  www.swarthmorepubliclibrary.org

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday            10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday                                 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday                             10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *

Sunday                               1 p.m. to 5 p.m.*

Summer Hours (July and August)  *

Saturday                              10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday                                 Closed

Library Staff

Sharon Ford             Director                   swdirector@delcolibraries.org

Karen Robinson        Assistant Librarian
Carol Mackin            Assistant Librarian       swreference@delco.lib.pa.us

Kristin Grossi           Children's Programmer

Library Board

Sue Fullam       President                     610-328-3763

Board Members: 

Marjorie McAboy,  Bern Rehberg, Amy Graham, Victoria Kalkanoglu, Melissa Smith, Jackie Dering, Katie Crawford, Joan Friedman

About the Library

The Swarthmore Public Library circulates books, audiotapes, CD books, videos, DVDs, music CDs and periodicals for adults and children.  Programming at the library includes story hours for ages 0-10, summer reading programs for ages 0-16 and adult informational programs.

Book Group for Adults

Meets at 2:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month.   All interested adults are welcome to attend, even if they haven't read the book.

Technology Topics

The Swarthmore Public Library's Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been relocated to the Dew Drop Inn.   CCTV helps people with low vision who want to read the fine print. For more information, please call the Swarthmore Public Library at 610-543-0436 or the Dew Drop Inn at 484-472-7196.

The Dew Drop Inn is located at 7a Chester Road in Swarthmore. Easy-to-read directions are located  on the machine. The CCTV was purchased through donations, including a very generous gift from the Coltman Family Foundation.  

Library Computers

The library has five computers that provide Internet access and word processing capabilities. There is one additional computer  with the following Microsoft programs:

•  Microsoft Word 2007

•  Microsoft Excel 2007

•  Microsoft Access 2007

•  PowerPoint 2007

•  Publisher 2007

•  Front Page 2007

Wireless access is also available.

In the children's area there is a computer available for young people to play educational games.  (It is not connected to the Internet) Software is available for ages 2-10. 

Computer Policy

The Delaware County Library System has established an Electronic Network Policy to regulate in-library computer use:

• Patrons must have a valid library card to use the Internet. Users may reserve computers for a two hour per day maximum usage.
• All library computers are filtered.  If there is a website that you cannot access please speak to the library staff to have it unblocked.
• Power Library databases may be accessed from your home computer with a valid library card.
• You may renew and reserve books online from your home computer or by telephone.