Marple Library Friends Group

03/24/2019

The Friends of the Marple Library is having our gently used books,audio sale, on April 25th 5 to 9 for Friends (yes..you may join then) Friday the 26th, 10 to 5 and Saturday the 26th 10 to 3. We are no longer accepting books but we are collecting gently used purses and jewelry. THANK YOU SO MUCH

03/01/2019

10/31/2018

The Friends of the Marple Public library in Broomall are pleased to announce a FREE family friendly concert focused on the music of the Caribbean Islands featuring the Steel Pan Drum as the principal instrument performing folk and popular music in the Caribbean traditions including classic and modern jazz, J.S. Bach, Broadway show tunes even music from the Beatles. This inviting rhythmic fun free concert for all ages is on Thursday November 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the library’s lower level community room. Musicians Paul Downie, drums and David Gettes, Steel Drum, of Trinidad North will not only share the lively energetic music from the islands but will also explain the origins, history and traditions of the steel drum and its unique musical sound. The program is free and open to the public. Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall. Reservations are requested but not required at 610-356-1510. A reception of delicious desserts will immediately follow the concert so all can meet our two guest artists.

10/11/2018

The Friends of the Marple Public Library in Broomall are pleased to present professional actress Ms. Linda Kenyon in a unique program titled A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt," -by Stephen LaRocque.

In the words of Ellie Seagraves (Eleanor Roosevelt's granddaughter), regarding Ms. Kenyon’s performance "She became an inspiration to people of good will all around the world and her life and work has made our country and our world a better place to live and this play illuminates some steps along her journey. Linda has the ER voice, gestures, warmth and engaging personal touches. What Linda does with this role is the best I've seen or heard any place”.

The Friends invite you to experience the emotional depth and turbulent life and times, of Mrs. Roosevelt on Thursday October 11 at 7:00 pm.

The program is free and open to the public. Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall. Reservations are requested but not required at 610-356-1510. A reception of delicious desserts will immediately follow the concert so all can meet and speak with Mrs. FDR.

08/24/2018

Thank you Friends!

05/18/2018

The sale has begun in the meeting room on the lower level!

03/30/2018

03/14/2018