The Historic King Library

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06/17/2016

THIS DAY in 1885:
While the King Library was starting to take shape in our community, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York on the French steamer "Isere". Shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in 350 individual pieces, the statue was a gift from the people of France to the people of America to signify everlasting friendship between the two nations.

06/04/2016

Enjoy a summer evening & support community history!

Tap into history! Brews & Bites is selling out fast! Get your tickets today.

03/02/2016

If you'll be missing the beloved Downton Abbey television series after its final episode airs this Sunday, take a look at this list! One of these Downton-esque books might help fill the void!

Lists about: Downton Abbey-esque Books , Edwardian Era Romance (1901 - 1919), YA set in the 1910s, Best Books of the Romanov Sisters (Non-Fantasy/Surviva...

01/25/2016

It looks like our snow clean up crew has unearthed a gargoyle from the library's facade. It's not all work around the library today!

11/11/2015

The King Library thanks all veterans today for their service! Stop by and check out our memorial dedicated to local men who fought in the First World War.

The plaque reades:
“Erected as a perpetual monument to the soldiers and sailors of Andalusia who died that their fellow men might live in liberty, and to the others, no less valiant, who lived to see the coming of victory, and now serve God and country in the paths of peace.”

09/18/2015

Support our local history at the beautiful Pennsbury Manor! On October 2, guests will have the opportunity to dine on the sprawling lawns of the manor by lantern light! Learn more here:

Enjoy a special “William Penn Libation” along with hors d’ oeuvres served on the front lawn of the Manor House. Dine in the back courtyard by lantern light, while being serenaded by festive music. Enjoy 17th century craft demonstrations as you explore the 43 acre country estate. End the evening with…

05/03/2015

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Shawn and Chelsay Lewis on the beginning of their marriage! Thank you for celebrating with your family and friends at The King Library.

03/30/2015

Spring Cleanup 2015 at The Historic King Library and Episcopal Church of the Redeemer was a great success! Well done to all those who pitched in!

03/21/2015

03/04/2015

Front door restoration is underway! Layers of white and blue paint have been discovered beneath numerous layers of red paint.