The Helen Kate Furness Free Library

08/28/2026

Fall into Fun with the Helen Kate! 🍂 - https://mailchi.mp/hkflibrary.org/newsletter0124-6747208

08/27/2026

Come and join us for a glass (or two) of wine on September 19! Every ticket purchased supports resourcing and programming at the library! We'll have live music, a silent auction, and even an opportunity to learn about wine from a sommelier (details to come)!

Can't physically attend? You can still help us reach our $20,000 fundraising goal by donating at the ticket link (just select "0" for number of tickets): https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=2F1D6577-319B-4BC1-B59C-E46AF3AB65D7

More details: Well Red Fundraiser benefiting Helen Kate Furness Free Library

08/26/2026

A big thanks to Renaissance Orchestra for an incredible performance last night! There was no better way to celebrate the last few weeks of summer than to enjoy great music and good company. 🎶

08/24/2026

Celebrating our new StoryWalk® and Reading Bench!

We had a wonderful celebration Saturday morning as we officially unveiled the Helen Kate Furness Free Library’s new StoryWalk® and Reading Bench with a ribbon cutting ceremony! More than 70 people joined us to paint rocks, enjoy cake, and take a first stroll along the StoryWalk.

The StoryWalk® and Reading Bench were created by Virginia Reitmeyer as her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, and we were thrilled to have Virginia’s Girl Scout troop there to celebrate with her. We are so grateful to Virginia for bringing this wonderful space to our library and community.

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of Hollywood Landscaping, Retorra LLC, Nether Providence Township, and the Providence Garden Club of Pennsylvania.

A special thank-you to Rep. Leanne Krueger, who joined us for the celebration and presented Virginia with a special citation recognizing her achievement.

We’re so excited for children and families to enjoy this new space together, and we invite you to come visit! See the current StoryWalk® book and learn more: hkflibrary.org/storywalk

08/20/2026

What can you expect by purchasing a ticket to Well Red? Check out last year's recap reel! https://www.facebook.com/reel/2253199371798864

We cordially invite you to join us for the 2026 Well Red Fundraiser on September 19! Come thirsty and leave Well Red! https://www.hkflibrary.org/wellred/ 🍷🍷

Tickets now on sale! Join us for an evening supporting the library on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

08/12/2026

Our teens had a sparkling good time crafting diamond art coasters and sipping creamy sodas! One lucky teen went home with a gift basket of gummy candies and squishies!

08/11/2026

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy on Tuesday, August 25th at 2 PM via digital live-stream.

Register and ask questions of the author: libraryc.org/hkflibrary/186051

08/10/2026

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for a special end-of-summer celebration at the library featuring live music and light refreshments! Thanks to the generous support of AFM Local 77-274 and The Music Performance Trust Fund, we’re thrilled to welcome back the Renaissance Orchestra for another unforgettable performance. Sit back and enjoy an evening of great music and good company.

Registration is not required, but appreciated: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17178265

📅 August 25 | ⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM
🎟️ Free | All Ages | 🏛️ In-person