The Henry J. Cadbury Library of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Our mission is:
- to nurture the spiritual life of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting members and friends
- to lend materials on Quakerism and its faith and practice to all interested people
Our library has an extensive collection of 23,000 books, periodicals, and audio-visual items, for children and adults, dealing mainly with Quaker theology, history, social concerns and biography. These materials are used for spiritual inspiration, research, and in Quaker studies programs, by monthly meeting groups, teachers and students, and by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting staff and individual borrowers.
Recent News
Love your library: It’s a green thing to do
PYM NEWS: There are a number of ways in which all libraries come naturally green. Instead of spending your green money on buying books, you can borrow them for free. Instead of adding one more book to the pile of ravaged trees in the universe, you have helped to save another tree.
Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Jan 18, 08 | 11:52 am
Report on Monthly Meeting Librarians' Conference February 17, 2007
If you were not able to attend, you can still request a copy of the handout folder full of helpful information.
Join the PYM Library Services Group
PYM NEWS: WANTED: Book lovers to help guide and support the Yearly Meeting’s Library in its “ministry of books.”
Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Nov 19, 05 | 2:00 pm
PYM Library Seeks Front Desk Volunteer
PYM NEWS: The main responsibility is to help seekers identify what they need and to get it to them. It is also a teaching position in which new people ask what Quakers believe.
Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Apr 09, 05 | 10:34 pm
Digital/electronic Media Library
PYM Library provides various kinds of audio/visual equipment to members and staff doing projects for PYM. We provide minimum instruction in the use of video and computer equipment. Please read the equipment loan policy for more information.
Young Friends: Show Quaker Faith on Film
PYM NEWS: The Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Library is seeking aspiring young videographers who want to record their perspectives on Quaker faith.
Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Dec 24, 04 | 4:00 pm
Yearly Meeting Library Welcomes Angels
 PYM NEWS: Many angels are showing up these days. Some volunteers are long-time helpers, and others are beginning to arrive as we need them.
Posted by: Mario Cavallini on Sep 18, 04 | 7:57 pm
COLLECTIONS
The Dora Willson Collection originated with a donation of books on religion and psychology, given by Dora Willson. It is maintained by funds from the Friends Conference on Religion and Psychology.
The Peace Education Resource Center contains textbooks and curriculum materials on peace studies and conflict resolution.
The Frances Ferris Collection originated with Frances Ferris’s personal library dealing with and promoting the interests of school-age children and their parents. It is maintained by the Frances Ferris Fund.
Other major sections of the main collection are Bible study, spiritual life, family life, large-print books, Native Americans, African Americans, women’s issues, simple living and civil rights.
CIRCULATION
Books, periodicals and audio cassettes:
Patrons are welcome to visit the library in person or to borrow by mail. The basic circulation period is one month, renewable by mail, phone, or e-mail.
Audio-visuals:
Audio-visuals must be booked in advance. They are free, except for postage costs, to members of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. There is an added fee for non-members.
Service by mail:
The library staff will mail materials anywhere in the United States.
Access to collection:
Prepared book lists are available upon request in hard copy, on the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting web page, or on floppy disk. Boxes of books may be requested for extended periods to cover course terms or other events in monthly meeting schools or meetings. Click here to read our online catalog lists.
SPECIAL SERVICES
- Monthly meetings may request assistance in organizing their own libraries, and support for cataloging their collections. Resources and guidance for teaching First Day School are offered.
- Friends schools are a special concern of the library. The children’s book collection is a major part of the library.
- Conferences and workshops for monthly meetings and Friends schools are offered periodically.
MEMBERSHIP
Borrowers who pay no fee include:
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting members and staff
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting schools
- Staff of the American Friends Service Committee (in Friends Center only) and some other Friends organizations in Friends Center.
Others may acquire membership in the library for an annual fee of $50.
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