Upgrading this branch to four stars for a nicely curated DVD collection and the Delaware Public…read moreLibrary system in general for being able to get items transferred from any brach to your local one.

Great library. Beautiful building. Convenient web-catalog…read more I really miss the cafe, which did not last long...

**** This library has MOVED to 464 S Old Middletown Rd…read more **** I visited the new location yesterday and started a new Yelp page for the new location yesterday. I also reported the old location closed yesterday, and added tips to announce the new location on both the old and new pages... but then today, Yelp MOVED MY PHOTOS to the listing for the old address. Odd, isn't it? Repeatedly these things happen to me on Yelp, and repeated reach-outs to the local Yelp woman go un-helped. I work hard to contribute to Yelp and it's clear that my input isn't valued at all by Yelp. So this is for the legit users who care about my attempt at helpful content... The new location of Middletown Free Library is now near Wayside Market, and Bortondale, the former Penn-DOT DMV. Currently, you need to look for signs for Roosevelt School, because there is not even a temporary banner of signage indicating that the library is here. When you pull in, make sure to drive to the rear of the Roosevelt School on the right of the school (from the road). Look for the book deposit box, and the entrance is there. Again, signage is still in the works. This is the brand new space, much larger than the old one. I was speaking with the librarian at the circulation desk and we guesstimated that the whole 2 floors of the old location could fit in the ground floor of the new space! But, the new place has a second floor, currently under renovation, so it will be drastically larger than the former space. The children's area is separate from the main library space, with a glass wall to keep sound contained. This was great at story time with Mr. Jason, because the kids had their own place to be themselves. Singing, banging on drums, bubbles, etc. After story time, extra toys came out, and my toddler had a ball. Mr. Jason really gets into his stories, and the kids can't help but become as enthusiastic as he. On the way out, the librarian had chocolates and candy canes to give us, which was so sweet. I took tons of pictures of the new space but Yelp seems to have a problem with that, so you'll have to check the old page for the DOZENS of pictures they moved. I don't have time for the bs anymore.

Spacious library with LOTS of places to read and work quietly. Plenty of FREE parking. THIS is the…read morelibrary to go to if you are in the Media-Swarthmore area and need a nice place to read and do work. The only issue is that Google Maps will take you to the wrong entrance (next to the fire station). Instead, you have to take the next exit and drive around. There is a small lawn sign for the library, which is easy to miss, but if you see the school, the library is on the backside, so just drive around. You won't regret it!

Good they're open on a Saturday, not so good they still aren't open for internet usage.read more

Great public facility in the community. They hold many diverse events which draw nice groups…read more I've attended: - An informative, well researched talk on the history of Aston presented by the Historical Society - Bingo. A fundraiser for the library. If you attend one of these I suggest getting there 30 minutes early because the seating goes fast. The volunteers who work here are delightful and I see tweens and teens here a lot so they are really good at hitting all segments of the community. I mean, how easy is it to get a teen into a library today??? Great job Aston Library.

When I was a kid, there was an old bookstore in the South Street Seaport in New York City. The…read morestore was located inside a riverfront building that dates back to the late 18th century. The feel of store was unmistakable and left a lasting impression on me. When I enter Baldwin's, I am transported back to that old bookstore of my youth. Walking through four levels of books, it's easy for one to feel as if they've been transported to a bygone era, in which reading was the entertainment option of choice for most and still viewed as the single best escape from a hard worn day. Just when you think they couldn't possibly cram any more books into this old barn, you turn a corner, find all new nooks and crannies, and find yourself drawn to collections from every era over the last century. There's something other-worldly about Baldwin's that is hard to describe, but it's very easy to lose yourself for hours. The title selections cover every topic under the sun, with many of the offerings being long out of print and only available on the secondary market. The prices are reasonable, but make no mistake, this is not a discount bookstore. This is an independent seller, with books that you're not going to necessarily find at your big chain options. The service is friendly, very much in the vein of a mom and pop/private business. They conveniently provide a map so you can find your way around, and trust me it is useful. The proprietor is more than happy to guide you in the right direction, or chat about your purchases, or answer any questions you might have. If you have a friend or family member, who is a book lover, this is a must see destination for them.

Beautiful spot, great service, and a massive collection of used books. I came on my birthday and it…read morewas a blast to just walk up all of the floors (I think there were 4) and see what they had. The only thing I wish is that they'd had a bigger collection of Easton Press/Franklin Press books - I came looking for more classics and I found this particular collection to be a little small. Otherwise, amazing spot.

I was attending a political organizing event that was held at the Tredyffrin Public Library…read more I did not have a chance to look at much of the library because I spent most of my time in the main meeting room. The room itself had a couple of tables and did not have a cramped feel at all. It probably has enough room to hold around 100-150 people. It seemed like the library had plenty of books, computers and other resources. There were a couple of parents at the political event and some of them let their kids out in the library to read or do some work. This library had a couple of signs for events at the library including movie nights. Across the street from the library are a couple of pairs of tennis courts, which looked to be in good condition. Once it gets warmer, I wouldn't rule out stopping odd here once in a while to hit some balls. Altogether, the Tredyffrin Public Library is a nice space to hold gatherings/events or do some reading or other work.

Nice librarians. I've been taking my kids (ages 4 and 2) here every couple of weeks for the last 2…read moremonths. The children's section is in the basement and has a ton of books. Signage is great and it is very easy to find the type of books you are looking for. It is also very clean. And there is a decent playground right next to the library. There is lots of parking and an electric charging station in the parking lot for electric vehicles.

Absolutely loved it here. Just dropped in because they had a copy (and collector's edition, no…read moreless!) of one of my favorite books in the window display. Inside there are a few pastries for sale and a few books for sale of varying genres. I can't speak for the food, as we didn't purchase any, but the owners are so nice and personable. We chatted about favorite books and despite only being here for 11 months, I hope they become a dub-c staple. The owners are a couple, one who went to school for culinary and the other for poetry. Truly a story from a Hallmark movie! Supporting independent bookstores and small POC-owned businesses is a priority for me, and I'm happy to welcome this location to the area. Their book collection is small, but the owner seems to have read most of them or can still give pointers. Still a wide variety of genres for sale, from children's books to horror to Japanese poetry.

This is a super cute spot for coffee, baked goods and best of all books! This space is charming…read morewith lots of new releases to select from. The cupcakes were ok, not great (seemed like maybe they absorbed other flavors or something) but they were beautiful and I would give them a 2nd try! But new books and coffee; you can't beat that. It is not a sitting in cafe. Looked like to go only. Go home and read your new book!

I travel for work so I appreciate the ability to download ebooks but I love going into the actual…read morelibrary even more. It's easy to request books from other towns in the app and they deliver them to West Cheater for pick up.

As a new resident, I was surprised to find that this small library is the only one for this densely…read morepopulated town. This tiny historical building would be nice as an adjunct location. But it's a shame the town/county didn't invest in an additional modern facility to better serve West Chester residents in the 21st century. In addition, it would be helpful if the overall Chester County library system expanded the catalogue of audible books available through the Libby app.

Lovely library with plenty of (shaded) parking! I attended a…read morecraft program here (paper quilling) and the class space was open, airy and had plenty of light from the floor to ceiling windows - very inspirational space to create. The library itself is packed with sections at every turn and plenty of options - lots to discover and plenty of reading spaces if you need a nook to get lost in a book.

The inside temp is again 65 degrees on wednesday january 15th. the staff say they have no ability…read moreto raise it, and have been sending emails to the county officials to get it fixed.

My experiences with DCLS have been exceptional. The bookstacks are well supplied and up to date,…read moreincluding recently reviewed books in publications. The renovation of the Haverford branch is well and welcoming. It is very difficult to visit and not stay all day. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell their work at the branch is a labor of love.

Small selection in Media but, one can order on-line from any of the DelCo libraries and they'll…read moredeliver it to your home library. The new library in Media is great. Friendly, knowledgeable staff diverse in age. The DVD collection keeps me coming back although I'm surprised at the lack of documentaries (National Geographic, historical, travel, cultural, political) available. The noise-level at this branch can be horribly distracting sometimes with obnoxious regulars that have no respect for other patrons. Staff does a better job, than in the past, about controlling it but, still. Such a thing wouldn't be allowed for a moment in any other library that I've visited. Of course, that was sometime ago and the Nuns (librarians) were ninja-trained, I think. Lol.