Newtown Public Library — Attraction in Newtown Township

I went to the Newtown library today hoping to enjoy some quiet time to take an exam. I was very upset and frustrated with the constant chatter of the librarian throughout my two hour visit and the noisy children's play section. There was zero volume control. In fact the librarians assistant was the one creating much of the noise through his loud nonstop unnecessarily long conversations with every patron who stopped by the front desk. Parents were bringing their children in to play with the small kitchenette toy which emitted a constant faux whistle. When did libraries stop being a place where people could come for peace and quiet? Two patrons next to me had to leave due to the noise and one said they were planning to report it to administration. A library shouldn't be a coffee shop or a playground. It should be a place where people can concentrate and get some peace and quiet. Extremely disappointed as a tax paying resident of Newtown Square and never planning on returning. Do not go here if you...

The ladies were helpful in getting my library card yesterday, they were welcoming and accommodating for my need. Being deaf/hard of hearing, they were quick to understand my need for reading lips, removed their mask so that I could understand her. It’s a nice small library, well organized, lovely children section. It’s a nice library for a community where there are children. I also like the fact that the librarian answered my questions about different kinds of events that they have in the library as I was trying to get out more to meet new people. COVID pandemic has really made me more isolated and I lost a lot of friends and been very lonely outside of work. I am looking forward to coming to the library for some of these events to join with people with...

A BIG Thank You! to the Newtown Library staff for orchestrating the "Contactless" drop off and pick up of books during the pandemic shut down. A day without a good book is not a good day at all! The staff made it so easy to choose a book and pick it up, usually within 24 hours. The "Pop Up" book sale was the highlight of my day during one visit. What a thrill it was during those dark days to peruse the book cart and find a gem of a book for $1. ...