Services

In addition to offering thousands of books and a warm and welcoming place to read and relax, Jenkintown Library provides services like Wi-Fi, computers, photocopy, fax, and printing, as well as inter-library loans, and even US passport acceptance services. 

cultural passes

Passes are available (to Jenkintown residents only) to the following:

  • Academy of Natural Sciences
  • Elmwood Park Zoo
  • Museum of the American Revolution
  • Mercer Museum
  • Mütter Museum
  • PA Academy of Fine Arts (currently closed)
  • Tyler Arboretum
  • Wings of Freedom Museum

 

Scholastic Teachables

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Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high‑quality, ready‑to-use resources to save you countless hours of searching for reliable content.

Scholastic Teachables can be accessed from any Web-enabled device and can support whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction as well as independent learning, summer learning, and family engagement.

eLibrary

Our extensive eLibrary program provides thousands of downloadable audio books, e-books and periodicals, as well as services like language learning, tutorials and test prep, resume prep, and even Ancestry.com.

Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet is available at the library.

Computers

Computers are available for public use, with black and white printing at 20¢ per page.

Community Room

Do you have a birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower or book club event coming up? The Jenkintown Library Community Room is available for events for just $20 per hour. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the library at 215-884-0593.

Bookstore

The Jenkintown Library Bookstore has a constantly changing selection of hundreds of gently used fiction and nonfiction books for adults, children, and teens. Come browse, sit awhile, and enjoy a book with a hot beverage from the library's coffee bar! Adult and young adult hardcover books are $1.00 each. Children's books and paperbacks are $0.50 each, and DVDs and puzzles are $1.00 each. All purchases are cash only.

We also accept donations; please limit your donation to one box or bag at a time.

Bookstore Hours

Tuesday       4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Thursday      10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday       11:00 AM to 2:00 PM