About Marple Library
Our mission is to provide a wide range of resources, services, and technology to enrich the lives of the Marple community.
Board of Directors
Marcia Abrams
President
Jane Staud
Vice President
Stephanie Latchford
Secretary
Michael M. Ballinger
Treasurer
Richard Rohr
Assistant Treasuer
Cynthia Wilson
Michael May, Jr.
Commissioner Liaison
Board Vacancy
Marple Public Library is dedicated to ensuring that its board members can support and promote excellence in their work to uphold the library’s mission to provide a wide range of resources, services, and technology to enrich the lives of the Marple community. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for Marple Public Library and are fully engaged in maintaining the library’s excellent standing in the community.
We welcome all applicants and are especially interested in candidates with experience in finance, law, or human resources. We have one vacancy currently. Details can be found HERE.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to Board Vice President Jane Staud janestaud@comcast.net.
Board Meetings
The Library Board meets 7pm on the 4th Monday of every month unless noted otherwise. The Library Board is appointed by the Marple Township Commissioners as provided for in the Library Code of the State of Pennsylvania.
2025 Board Meeting Dates:
January 27 May 19 (3rd Monday) September 15 (3rd Monday)
February 24 June 23 October 27
March 24 July 28 November 24
April 28 No meeting in August December 22
Board Meeting Minutes:
Library Strategic Plan
The Marple Library Board has unveiled a plan to focus direction for the Library. Goals have been set for:
- Marple’s Favorite Place
- Community Connections
- Financial Fitness
- Service Excellence
Please click HERE for the 2025 Strategic Plan
For questions, comments or suggestions please contact LaTanya Burno, Library Director: madirector@delcolibraries.org
Library Policies
Staff Directory
Library Director
610-356-5498
madirector@delcolibraries.org
Administrative Assistant
484-427-8113
kstanden@delcolibraries.org
Head of Circulation
610-356-1510
macirculation@delcolibraries.org
Assistant Director/Head of Public Services
484-427-8125
mareference@delcolibraries.org
Head of Youth Services
484-427-8123
macsd@delcolibraries.org
Head of Technical Services
484-427-8124
matech@delcolibraries.org
Questions about sponsoring a program/event, donations, volunteering, or marketing ideas? Email Christina at mamarketing@delcolibraries.org.
Library Jobs
There are no vacancies at this time.
Volunteer
Please check back for future opportunities.
Questions about volunteering or volunteer group projects? Email Christina at mamarketing@delcolibraries.org.