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Lower Merion Library System, serving an area of 60,000 residents, has a collection of 380,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 29,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 18,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 54 employees, of whom 13 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises6 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $690,000. Patrons make 720,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,260,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.

Location: 75 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore Pennsylvania 19003 Telephone 610-645-6110

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Abington) Abington Township Public Library
(Aston) Aston Free Library
(Bala-Cynwyd) Bala-Cynwyd Library
(Kennett Square) Bayard Taylor Memorial Library
(Bear) Bear Public Library
(Reading) Berks County Public Libraries

06/13 Coming to The Ardmore area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.