The Helen Kate Furness Free Library

05/26/2026

Unearth a story this summer!

What did the dinos do last night at the library? Join Ms. Lori on Monday June 22nd to find out. Dinosaurs at Night is the first week in a new Book & Cookie Storytime series. Watch out for more messy adventures throughout the summer!

Make sure to register: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/16842210

05/23/2026

Helen Kate Furness Free Library will be closed on Monday May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 PM via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: libraryc.org/hkflibrary/161080

📅 June 3 | ⏰ 2–3 PM
🎟️ Free | 18+ (recommended)

05/18/2026

Thank you to Mari Kraske with Pathway Pilates Studio for a challenging and relaxing exercise program with our teens! One lucky teen went home with a squishy basket to continue stress relief at school and home!

05/18/2026

We’re excited to partner with the American Heart Association and the Delaware County Health Department to bring our community Libraries with Heart, a program focused on blood pressure and heart health awareness. Visit our new self-check station during library hours for an instant reading, plus educational materials in English and Spanish with tips for accurate at-home monitoring.

In the coming months, healthcare professionals will visit the library monthly to offer free screenings and support, and additional blood pressure monitors will also be available to borrow through our Library of Things collection.

05/18/2026

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible… was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Join us on Tuesday, May 19th at 2 PM via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: libraryc.org/hkflibrary/157154

📅 May 19 | ⏰ 2–3 PM
🎟️ Free | 18+ | 🌐 Virtual

05/17/2026

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: libraryc.org/hkflibrary/161698.

📅 June 11 | ⏰ 7–8 PM
🎟️ Free | 18+ | 🌐 Virtual

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. 

05/16/2026

Which app is best for running a book club? Which one helps you organize your personal library? And which platforms offer detailed reading stats or personalized recommendations?

Explore the ins and outs of today’s most popular reading and book-tracking apps—Goodreads, The StoryGraph, LibraryThing, and more— during
Book & Reading Tracker Apps 101. Compare their features, strengths, and unique tools to discover which app best fits your reading habits and goals. Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/16732313

📅 June 18 | ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ Free | 15+ | 🏛️ In-person

05/14/2026

Join us on Saturday May 16 for a Pilates class led by Mari Kraske, a certified instructor at Pathway Pilates Studio, to build strength, improve flexibility, and unwind with mindful movement in a relaxed, supportive space. All fitness levels in grades 6th-12th are welcome! Please make sure to register: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/16499044

05/13/2026

On Tuesday May 19, join author Joe Lex for a fascinating journey through history at Laurel Hill Cemetery as he brings to life the stories of women laid to rest there. Spanning three centuries, these women include both well-known historical figures to more contemporary individuals. Joe will discuss the lives featured in his book, All Bones Considered: 52 Women of Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is a companion to his podcast, All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase after the presentation. Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/16552877