Ardmore Library

The Ardmore Free Library, founded in 1899 by the Women's Club of Ardmore, is a vital community hub dedicated to lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and providing free public library services within the Township of Lower Merion. As one of six libraries in the Lower Merion Township Library System, it offers extensive collections of print and non-print materials for children, teens, and adults. The library's mission includes building and maintaining accessible collections, serving as a center for reliable information, encouraging literacy and learning through diverse resources, and supporting the educational, civic, and cultural activities of the community. It actively focuses on early learning and literacy, providing resources and programs such as Toddler Story Time, children's programs, and adult programming, including internet access and database support for job seekers and students. The Ardmore Free Library aims to build an educated workforce and provides up-to-date resources to meet the community's diverse needs.