Tredyffrin Libraries Trustees Say 'Libraries in Jeopardy,' Holding Fundraisers

The Tredyffrin Libraries are in jeopardy, the board of trustees says, and need help from the community.

The Tredyffrin and Paoli libraries have been dealing with budget cuts and a deficit of more than $100,000, the trustees say.

Additionally, recent flooding damaged furniture, carpeting, drywall and shelving at the Tredyffrin Library, The Philadelphia Inquirer says. The library was forced to close for nearly a week to deal with the cleanup efforts.

The Board of Trustees sent the following letter to the community:

Increased utilities and operating costs combined with decreased funding have resulted in a budget deficit of over $100,000. We are in immediate risk of having to cut valuable services, staff and days of operation in order to balance the budget.

Help our community libraries by donating today!

DONATE ONLINE at tredyffrinlibraries.org or mail a check to Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 19087. Your contribution will benefit Tredyffrin and Paoli Libraries!

We also need individuals with a commitment to our community and a passion for the place of libraries in it to join the Tredyffrin Libraries Fundraising Committee. This committee, in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, will be responsible for organizing annual fundraising events and initiatives. Please contact Barb Hartman if interested at bhartman9@yahoo.com.

This is YOUR community. We need YOUR help!

Mike McFadden, President

Pat Woytek, Treasurer

Julia Urwin, Secretary

John C.T. Alexander

Barbara Hartman

Dorothy Janofsky

Kimberly J. McDonnell

Johanna Pauciulo

Andrew Schenkel

Additionally, the libraries are holding two community fundraising events on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

The first is a bowling event from 9 to 11 a.m. at Devon Lanes, 30 E. Lancaster Ave. in Devon. The cost is $14 per person; register here.

From 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 30, Avero (821 W. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne) will donate 10 percent of all sales to the library. Find additional information here.