Friday, January 23, 2009
For want of $27,653 History will be lost
Delaware County's Darby Free Library, which was founded in 1743 and is believed to be the oldest continuously operating public library in America, will be forced to close its doors at year's end if somebody doesn't write a fat check, the Daily News has learned.One small library in a small town that can not afford it. One small piece of American History that continues to contribute to the betterment of its community life. This is something worth donating to:
"We're on the chopping block," said Susan Borders, director of the library at 10th and Main streets, near the Southwest Philly border. "We thought we may have had four years left, but after going over our finances, we only have this year."
Founded by 29 Quaker townsmen, the library received its first shipment of 45 volumes from London in November 1743, with the assistance of botanist John Bartram.
Darby Library CompanyBig or small, all will do good.
P.O. Box 164
Darby, PA 19023.
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