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THE UNION LIBRARY OF HATBORO
243 South York Road
Library Hours:
Meetings:
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| LIBRARY RESOURCES |
click to accessThe Access PA Power Library is now available to members. Use your library card to access library information from your home computer! Click on the button, type in your library card number, and you can access the databases below:
EBSCOHOST - stores full-text articles
- Adult "Best Sellers," fiction and non fiction
- Reference books, services in person or by phone
- Primary, Junior and Young Adult books
- Interlibrary loans
- Circulating record collection for children & adults
- Magazines & newspapers
- Paperback collection
- Videos & 16mm films from County Library
- Large Print books
- Suggested reading lists for children
- Books-on-tape
- Suggested reading lists for young adults
ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES Income Tax forms Voter registration forms & absentee ballot forms Community activities board of information Vertical file of pamphlets
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY SERVICES The Library's beautiful new Children's Wing was dedicated September 10th, 2000. Story Hour for preschoolers - Tuesdays at 10:30 am
(September to May only)Summer reading program Summer Science Program sponsored by Smith, Kline, & Beecham Library tours & visits during the school year for classes Special children's programs during the year
SPECIAL LIBRARY FEATURES Archives Room featuring Pennsylvania history, local history and artifacts Genealogical books A collection of Railroad books and memorabilia A large collection of rare books published before 1900 A display of local artifacts and souvenirs Computer CD ROMs
Memberships:
If you reside and pay property taxes in Hatboro, you are entitled to a free Library card. Those who work in Hatboro are also eligible for a free Library card.Borrowing Information:
- You may borrow 5 books per card for a period of 2 weeks. There may be a limit of 2 non-fiction books per family at certain times.
- Videos may be borrowed for 2 days.
- Books may be renewed for an additional 2 weeks, with the exception of: new books, best sellers and reserved books.
Overdue Materials:
- A fine of 10 cents a day on adult and childrens materials.
- A fine of $4.00 a day on videos.
- A maximum fine of $7.50 per material, except videos.
- If, after 3 overdue notices, the material is not returned, the District Judge will be notified.
| UNION LIBRARY HISTORY |
In August of 1755, Joshua Potts, Charles Beatty, John Lukens, and Joseph Hart met with other interested citizens at the Crooked Billet Tavern. Thirty-eight men signed an "Instrument of Partnership", thus bringing into existence the "Union Library of Hatborough". Each member paid an annual donation of ten shillings for the purchase of books, and by August, 1756, the first shipment of books arrived from England. Some of these original books are still in the library's possession.
In 1848, Nathan Holt, a member of the library Company, bequeathed $5,000 to the library; $2,000 to be invested and the interest to be used to buy books; and $3,000 to buy a lot and build a permanent library building. The Greek Revival style building was completed in 1850 at what is now 243 South York Road.
On May 8, 1978, the building was placed on the State Registry of Historical Buildings. Later, on November 27, 1979, it was granted a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
In December, 1991, ground was broken and construction began on a new additional room. This was made possible by grants and private donations. On April 26, 1992, there was a Dedication and Open House for this new addition.
On September 10, 2000, a new Children's Wing was dedicated.
The Library continues to operate under its original charter (the second oldest Library in Pennsylvania to do so) with a board of Directors elected by shareholders.
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