Friends of the William Jeanes Library

The Friends of the William Jeanes Library group was established in 1950, and since that time has been a vital force in supplementing Library funding. Through the collection of membership dues and the proceeds from semi-annual book sales, the Friends have been able to support Library services in many ways. Among these are funds for both children’s and adults' programs, an outdoor sign for the front of the Library, replacement carpeting and chairs for the Willaman community meeting room, shelving, as well as the resurfacing of the parking lot.

All Whitemarsh residents and Library patrons are welcome to join the Friends of the Library. The Friends Board of Directors meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM and holds its Annual Meeting in March, to which the public is invited. During the renovation and expansion period, the Friends will be meeting off-site rather than at the Library. Generally, the Friends will convene at the Township’s Parks & Recreation Building at 4021 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill. The Annual Meeting will convene at the main Township Building at 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. Please contact the Library at 610-828-0441 to confirm all meeting locations.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Friends of the William Jeanes Memorial Library is to promote and supplement the services, programs, and facilities of the library through various fundraising and volunteer activities.

By-Laws

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Membership

The Friends invite all patrons and neighbors to become members of this volunteer group. By clicking the button below, you can join the Friends and make a secure online credit card payment.

You also can use the online payment gateway to make a tribute gift to the Friends. Tribute gifts can memorialize a loved one or celebrate a special occasion.

If you prefer to pay your membership dues by check, please print and complete the Membership Form (click on link below), and send your check to:

Friends of the William Jeanes Library
4051 Joshua Road,
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Attn: Mr. Ken Edick, Treasurer 

Click here for the Membership Form.

Please note that gifts and membership dues payable to the Friends of the Library are processed by the Friends organization and managed by the Friends Board. The Library’s Annual Fund drive, (which supports routine operations, including book purchases) and other special funding campaigns are managed by the Library’s Board of Directors. The Library Board appreciates the support of its Friends organization and the supplemental gifts that enhance regular services. Both organizations are certified as tax-exempt charitable institutions, and all gifts are tax-deductible, consistent with IRS regulations.