Welcome

Newtown Library Company entrance in spring

The Newtown Library Company has a rich history going back to its founding on August 9, 1760. Ever since then, annual shareholders’ meetings have been held on the last Saturday in October. Incorporation was granted by a Special Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature, approved March 27, 1789. The collection of books was kept at the homes of the various librarians from 1760 until…

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Attention: The Newtown Library Company has a new permanent desk slot opening on the volunteer desk schedule, Fridays from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and taking this slot, please contact Rick Marotto at rmarotto@me.com.

Online Catalog (OPAC)

Online Catalog Access Use the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) to: access your account search our catalog reserve books renew books Your logon information will be sent to you through your email. When you receive an e-mail receipt from checking out books, your patron barcode number is included at the top. USERNAME: patron barcode number PIN:… Continue reading Online Catalog (OPAC)

Membership

Welcome to the Newtown Library Company! We hope you will consider becoming a member. The Newtown Library Company is, and has always been a subscription library. Our charter of 1789 defines us as a private library with a fee to be a member and annual dues. Two public reading rooms are maintained where anyone may… Continue reading Membership

Programs

The library is proud to offer many types of programs for our community. Join us! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in… Continue reading Programs