What's New at the William Jeanes Memorial Library

[Patch proudly presents this post from the and Athena Karabots Center for Learning]

The history of library cards

We have so many cards in our wallets, it’s amazing to think that the library card was first!  The library card was invented around 1900 by John Cotton Dana, director of the Newark, N.J. Public Library.  

It is free to get a library card.  All you need is proof of residence and the world of library lending will be at your fingertips.  Stop by the newly expanded and renovated William Jeanes Memorial Library and Nicholas and Athena Karabots Center for Learning and add another card to your wallet!

Did you know?  

The library has over 42,000 items that you can check out. This includes books, audio books, video games, magazines, DVDs and museum passes. You can also download ebooks and audio books directly to your computer or eReader. 

Upcoming lecture on Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibit

The library also offers classes and seminars for adults, teens and children. On Tuesday August 14^th, we will be hosting the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Visions of Arcadia Lecture.  The museum’s outreach guide Patty Beck will treat us to a visual presentation and lecture on their current (June 20-September 3, 2012) exhibit, Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia.

The lecture will take place from 6:30pm to 8pm.  You may register for this lecture on our interactive calendar at jeaneslibrary.org or by calling the library 610-828-0441.   We look forward to seeing you soon.

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