December 31, 2020
Please give! There is still time to make your tax-deductible donation to the Downingtown Library before 2020 ends!
Did you know?
Nearly half of Downingtown Library's operating revenue comes from individual donors like YOU! We are so grateful for the support from our communities- support that allows us to maintain and grow a vibrant and varied borrowing collection, engaging and educational virtual programs for all ages, and safe services like contactless holds pick-up!
Did you know you can direct how your donation will be used? Simply choose the fund you want to support from the drop down menu (see picture at right) and your gift will be used according to your wishes! Choices include funds like the Annual Giving Fund, Children's Programming Fund, Donation for Purchase of Library Materials, and more!
More ways to support the Library!
Shop at the Downingtown Library Store!
Check out the Downingtown Library Store! Choose from a wide array of Art Sale Fundraiser items like prints, hand-knit hats, tie-dye items, kitchen utensils, and more! Browse some Book Sale bags to find the next great read for your loved one! Show your Downingtown Library pride with some branded merchandise!

Be sure to check back often- new stock is always being added! Happy shopping!
Support Downingtown Library through Amazon Smile!
An easy, free way to support Downingtown Library- simply shop on your computer at www.smile.amazon.com or with your Amazon Mobile App and choose "Downingtown Library Company" as your donor recipient, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Downingtown Library—no fees, no extra cost! (Click the button above for instructions to get started!)
Downingtown Library Services
Due to the increased incidence of COVID-19 cases in our community, Downingtown Library is temporarily offering contactless holds pick-up service only and suspending all in-library activities for the safety of all library staff and patrons. All virtual programming will continue!

All holds will be placed in the library vestibule for pickup. Please call (610) 269-2741 or visit www.downingtownlibrary.org for more information.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience! We appreciate it deeply.

Please stay safe and healthy, all!
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Did you know? You can make your appointment to pick up your holds by visiting: https://bit.ly/manageholds. (More info about how this service works: http://downingtownlibrary.org/using-the-library/contactless-holds-pickup/) All item returns will continue to be accepted only in the outdoor book drop.

Don’t forget CCLS e-books and e-audiobooks are always available for download through OverDrive and the LIBBY app, and digital magazines are always available to read through Flipster: https://www.ccls.org/305/eMaterials
Pictures: Top left: a small patron attends a virtual "Shake Your Sillies" music class with teacher Crystal Murphy; Bottom left and top right: patrons using free storytime kits, provided by Children's Librarian Jill Swatton, to supplement virtual storytime learning, exploring art and science! Bottom right: the holds shelves have been overflowing and spreading throughout the library- patrons are placing thousands more items on hold each month compared to last year!
Thank you so much for your continued support!

Happy New Year!
The Downingtown Library is a 501c3 nonprofit public library (EIN: 23-1440113)