Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. We buy books, cds and dvds philadelphia, delaware county. All other donation centers, our retail stores, outlet and job resources centers are temporarily closed. An administrative headquarters provides support to the member libraries. The first book about delaware county and its history was published in 1862 by george smith. Media, pa nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. As a 501c 3 all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Books for soldiers with books for soldiers, you can create care packages with your used books and send them to deployed soldiers overseas. Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised.
A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, volume 1. First 45 books arrived from england on november 5, 1743, in 1898 the library became free and open to the public. Keith lockharts collection contains many rare books and booklets on delaware county pa. Aauw 51st used book sale took place at concord mall on february 28, 29 and march 1, 2020 proceeds provide scholarships for higher education for delaware women book room closed until monday, june 1, 2020.
The library foundation is a 501c3 organization with a mission of supporting public libraries in delaware county, pennsylvania. The book can be viewed on line by clicking the link above. The page as it states is to announce upcoming meetings, lectures and historical events throughout delaware county. Book donations are accepted every monday and thursday excluding holidays. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in delaware county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in delaware county, pennsylvania, united states. These booklets run the gamut from the delaware county society to detect horse thieves in 1850 to prospectuss for delaware county businesses. Jordan pdf at items below if any are from related and broader terms. Map of the early settlements of delaware county, penna. Our mission is to empower our community to read, meet, discover and grow. Delaware county courthouse and government center located in media, pa is dedicated to providing residents with high quality resources and services from all county department and agencies. In addition to the call number and title, please indicate on the call slip the size of map you are requesting large, small, or. The radnor memorial library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1892 to. Great service tax deduction receipts pickups within 24 hours in.
A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people 3 volumes in 1. The vva of delaware is committed to raise awareness and support for all of our nations veterans. You can see the entire book by clicking the link above. Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised of 26 member. The proceeds from these sales help support the library. Chapters in the history of delaware county, ny by john d. Visit its website to view the 12 delaware county food banks that you can donate to and their hours. About ridley township public library and resource center. The foundation for delaware county, a 501c3 organization, offers a wealth of donation options. While you have to pay for the cost of shipping, these charities work for really cool causes. Dchs is the the official historical society of delaware county, pennsylvania. Broomall, aston, media, frazer, plymouth, narberth, willow grove and franklin mills.
The private dollars raised enrich library services that are the responsibility of the public sector to provide with taxsupported funding. However, most of them are sold by the friends of the chester county library during their semiannual book sales. Donate second reading ii west chester area senior center. Our mission is to preserve beaver county history and genealogies for historians and genealogists use. The law library in the county courthouse is not a member of the county system, but its holdings are listed in the system catalog. The chester county historical society is the official coordinator for national history day in chester and delaware counties, pennsylvania. In 1981, it became a member of the newlyformed delaware county library system. Donate today as a nonprofit, the dchs seeks continual funding for our programming costs, facility maintenance, and collection overhead. Schools and families buy books for fun and education. We could not exist without your donations of books. The following delaware county libraries have ongoing book sales. Dec 18, 2012 the sales of donations help fund job training programs, employment placement services and other communitybased programs for people who have disabilities or face employment challenges. Clothing donations bins are available inardmore, bryn mawr, broomall, springfield, malvern, and many other locations throughout the philadelphia area.
Each year, over 2,000 local students participate in their schools, 300 advance to compete at the regional level our contest, and many continue on. List of public libraries in delaware county, pennsylvania. For more information, you can contact us at 3028567958. Please help us to preserve this valuable historic collection by making a donation. Founded in 1999, and provide an online resource directory for the residents of delaware county, pennsylvania. The friends of the georgetown public library are not accepting book donations at this time. Donation options the foundation for delaware county. The attorney general and public defender also have satellite offices in the courthouse.
From fundraisers to events, each vva delaware chapter does its part to honor our veterans. Paperback book sale during regular library hours downstairs in the auditorium. Public relations releases delaware county, pennsylvania. Drop off donations on saturday, september 21 from 10. List of public libraries in delaware county, pennsylvania wikipedia.
Delaware county historical events,lectures, meetings etc. The friends of middletown public library hold a book sale in the library basement twice each year typically in spring and fall. Family history center state of pennsylvania the state library the state archives philadelphia city archives friends historical library of swarthmore college delaware county history delaware genealogical society. Greendrop has been deemed an essential business in pennsylvania and we are pleased to announce our monday, may 11, 2020 opening of the following pa greendrop donation dropoff locations. Cathys half price books we buy books, cds and dvds. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest. By donating used clothes, shoes, appliances, and other household items, you help generate funds to take care of the soldiers and service men and women who help keep america safe from harm. Penn med seeking plasma donations from recovered covid19 patients for a research study.
Occupants of the building include the superior court, court of common pleas, justice of the peace court 16, register in chancery, prothonotary, law library, jury, and capitol police. Support your library delaware county library system. There are 30 public libraries in delaware county, pennsylvania. The mission of the library foundation of delaware county, pa is to secure resources and funding to enhance the basic library services provided by member libraries of the delaware county library system.
Duel on the delaware 2015 book drive nets over 11,000 lbs. The delaware county libraries is a federation of 26 library organizations, with 28 branches. During a typical year, the adoptafamily program, with assistance from the human services councils of new castle county and kentsussex counties, has provided urgently needed assistance to over 4,500 disadvantaged delaware families totaling more than 15,000 individuals. Delaware county maps county maps, atlases, and plat books can be retrieved by filling out a call slip for each item that you need and presenting it at the second floor reference desk. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of science. The salvation army the salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. The book is by jack lemon from media class of 1964. Please send checks to radnor memorial library, 114 west wayne avenue, wayne, pa 19087. The chester county library accepts books and audio visual items that are in good condition. Our spring book sale has been cancelled due to covid19. The proceeds from the sale are used to provide college scholarships to deserving young women from local high schools. Each year, over 2,000 local students participate in their schools, 300 advance to compete at the regional level our contest, and many continue on to the state and national competition. They welcome donations of new and used books and dvds in good condition. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people.
Ashmeads 1884, history of delaware county is still the bible. Our goal is to optimize library service to the citizens of delaware county. Locations goodwill of delaware and delaware county, pa. History of delaware county, pennsylvania by ashmead, henry graham, 18381920. The vietnam veterans of america is an organization committed to serving all veterans. About us founded in 1999, and provide an online resource directory for the residents of delaware county, pennsylvania. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Research library delaware county historical society. Your source for everything local in the county featuring real estate, history, photos, local businesses, entertainment, and much more.
Were currently raising money for our endowment fund, general operations, the preservation of the muncie high school bell, and a statue of hurley goodall. Schedule a donation pickup in delaware pickup please. The book contains biographies of early families etc. Bbd is now increasing the nations supply of convalescent plasma by collecting donations from those who have recovered from covid19.
Learn more about the friends and their activities at. We buy books of all shapes, sizes and subjects plus audio books, music cds and movie dvds, join mailing list, gift certificates and coupons, employment, payment in trade, how does store credit work, what kind of books do you take or not take, donate my books, cash or trade, best bookstore in delaware valley. Swarthmore public library is a municipal public library, and is a member of the delaware county public library system. Please, no magazines, no encyclopedia sets, no textbooks, no vhs tapes for more information, you can contact us at. Ongoing book sale carts located next to the reference and circulation desks during library hours. By donating used clothes, shoes, appliances, and other household items, you help generate funds to take care of the soldiers and service men. Pennsylvania donation pickup organizers for charity. Please come prepared with the respective number of paperbacks and hardbacks in your donation. Ridley township public library is a member of the delaware county library. Marks united methodist church in broomall feeds approximately 64 families from. National history day chester county historical society. Checks may be sent to beaver county history 250 east end ave.
After signing up as a volunteer on the website, which is required for security, you can browse through the soldiers book requests. Checks can be addressed to the foundation for delaware county, 200 east state street, suite 304, media, pa 19063. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books, or magazines. Join the friends of the delaware county district library. Local information chester county historical society. For additional information, contact the appropriate adoptafamily program serving your county. Donate via check to the foundation for delaware county indicate on the note section if donation is for a specific fund. We offer a full range of services that enrich the lives of our residents from infants to seniors. This page contains photos, events, links, and information related to the history of delaware county, pennsylvania.
Does not show boundary lines of realproperty tracts. National register of historic places listings in delaware. Instead of throwing out your old books or recycling them, donate them so they can be read and enjoyed again. Beaver, pa 15009 or make a secure donation via paypal by clicking on the paypal link below. A complete list of all goodwill locations and services offered such as donations, clothing, furniture, medical equipment sales, job services, training etc. Find catholic charities in delaware county, pa on yellowbook. Kent county courthouse delaware courts state of delaware.
Our goal is to optimize library service to the citizens of delaware county through cooperative efforts. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Donate goodwill of delaware and delaware county, pa. You can donate books at a variety of locations in your community, including. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Please contact the adoptafamily office nearest you or visit.
Click on the link above to order the book and for more information. Even though delaware is a small state, the vietnam veterans of america are doing big things in its communities. The library has books, ebooks, magazines, movies, cake pans, video games. American helicopter museum delaware art museum delaware museum of natural history. Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised of 26 member libraries located in the western suburbs of philadelphia.
All member libraries remain independent and set their own policies and. The fol also helps fund special activities like exhibits, holiday parties, book discussions, summer reading club, and more. Delaware county, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into fortynine municipalities is the oldest settled section of pennsylvania. However, there are certain kinds of books we always need, and others that usually are not particularly useful to us. Find the best nonprofit or charity in media, pa greatnonprofits over 1.