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

Kristine Offshack Freind, MS, RD
Vice President

Michael M. Ballinger
Treasurer

Jane Staud
Secretary

Stephanie Latchford

Ashwini Udgaonkar

Cynthia Wilson

Michael May, Jr.
Commissioner Liaison

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.

2024 Board Meeting Dates:

January 22 (via Zoom)                                    May 20 (3rd Monday)                                September 23

February 26                                                     June 24                                                         October 28

March 25                                                          July 22                                                          November 25

April 15 (3rd Monday)                                   No meeting in August                                December 16 (3rd Monday)

 

Library Strategic Plan

Culminating 12 months of work, the Marple Library Board has unveiled a plan to focus direction for the Library for the years 2018 through 2022. Goals have been set for:

  • facility updates
  • website and marketing
  • financial fitness
  • service to our community

For more details see the Marple Public Strategic Plan 2018-2022

For questions, comments or suggestions please be in touch with LaTanya Burno, Library Director: madirector@delcolibraries.org

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
484-427-8126
matech@delcolibraries.org

Questions about sponsoring a program/event, donations, volunteering, or marketing ideas? Email Christina at mamarketing@delcolibraries.org.

Volunteer

Please check back for future opportunities.

Questions about volunteering or volunteer group projects? Email Christina at mamarketing@delcolibraries.org.