Our Mission
The Library Foundation of Delaware County, PA, secures resources and funding to enhance the essential services provided by the Delaware County Library System public libraries. While tax dollars maintain core operations, the private support we raise brings innovation, inspiration, and opportunity into every library we serve.
Who We Are
Based in Media, PA, the Library Foundation of Delaware County is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering libraries and enriching lives across our community. We work hand-in-hand with partners, donors, and advocates to fund transformative programs—from early literacy initiatives to hands-on science learning for children. Since receiving our 501(c)(3) status in 2011, we’ve helped secure over $434,000 in funds to support initiatives like Science in the Summer and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten that spark curiosity, promote equity, and build stronger communities through the power of libraries.
Perhaps more importantly, the LFDC has distributed almost $40,000 for Museum Passes, eResources expansion, awarded grants to 20 libraries for innovative programs such as a Seed Library, Sensory Area, global collection, and Library of Things expansions, a community garden, and so much more in just the past three years.
Our Story
The vision for the Foundation began in the early 1990s, as leaders from Delaware County Libraries recognized the need for a sustainable source of private funding to support county-wide programs. By 1997, the Foundation was incorporated, and after a period of growth and reorganization, received its IRS determination as a charitable organization in 2011.
What began as an idea has grown into a driving force behind library enrichment in Delaware County.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Our work is guided by a passionate and experienced Board of Directors committed to advancing literacy, learning, and access for all.
