Bernville Area Community Library
🏢 Berks County Public Libraries · Bernville, Pennsylvania
Bernville Area Community Library
Founded by volunteers in 1994 and now open seven days a week, the Bernville Area Community Library has grown from a tiny 1,100-square-foot storefront into a full-service Berks County branch with a dedicated Teen Space, a community meeting room, and evening hours four nights a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | 2pm–6pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 6721 Bernville Road, Bernville, PA 19506
Phone: (610) 488-1302
Website: berkslibraries.org
Plus Code: 87G5CVMP+7F (Bernville, PA)
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📖 About Bernville Area Community Library
The Bernville Area Community Library traces its roots to the fall of 1993, when a small group of Bernville residents identified the need for a public library and organized a book-and-fund drive to make it happen. The library officially opened on November 11, 1994, in a modest office space along Route 183, staffed entirely by volunteers and open just ten hours a week — serving Bernville Borough and the townships of Jefferson and Penn. In 1997 it joined the Berks County Public Libraries system, and by 1999 had moved into a roomier 3,000-square-foot second-floor space provided by Redner's Markets, complete with dedicated children's, reference, and computer areas and a wheelchair-accessible multipurpose room. Decades of steady improvements followed: an access ramp replaced an elevator in 2010, back-room renovations added permanent shelving and a used-book-sale operation, and in 2020 the library opened a Free Little Library at Boyer's Supermarket. The library celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2024, and its most recent project converted the former community room into a Teen Space for young adult programming.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded by community volunteers in 1994 — one of Berks County's locally-initiated branch libraries, celebrating 30 years of service in 2024
- Dedicated Teen Space created for young adult programming, with a separate community meeting room available for group use
- Community Connectors program brings a social worker on-site the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (1–4 PM) to connect residents with local services
- T-Mobile hotspot rentals available for weekly or monthly loan — extending connectivity beyond the library walls
- Free Little Library satellite at Boyer's Supermarket and a digitized archive of Penn-Bernville Elementary and Tulpehocken High School yearbooks (1950–2020)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bernville cardholders access Pennsylvania's shared digital collections free with their Berks County library card:
📚 Services
- Free 24/7 Wi-Fi and public computers
- Printing (B&W $0.18/page, color $0.82/page), copying and faxing
- Community meeting room for group use
- Test proctoring (free, by appointment)
- T-Mobile hotspot lending (weekly & monthly options)
- Free Little Library satellite at Boyer's Supermarket
- Used book sale
🎸 Programs
- Community Connectors social worker drop-in (1st & 3rd Mondays, 1–4 PM)
- Children's storytimes and summer reading
- Anime Club (ages 13–17)
- Book Club (monthly meetings)
- Knit/Crochet Meetup (monthly)
- Teen Space programming for young adults
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Bernville Area Community Library open, and who started it?
The library was founded entirely by community volunteers who began organizing in the fall of 1993. It officially opened on November 11, 1994, in a small office space along Route 183 in Bernville, serving Bernville Borough and the townships of Jefferson and Penn. It joined the Berks County Public Libraries system in 1997 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2024.
Is the library open on Fridays or on Sundays?
The library is closed on Fridays. It is open Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — one of the few rural Berks County branches with regular Sunday hours. Monday through Thursday it's open 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM.
What is the Community Connectors program at Bernville?
Community Connectors is a social worker drop-in service held at the library on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 1 PM to 4 PM. A trained social worker is available on-site to help community members identify and connect with local health, housing, financial, and social services — at no cost to the patron.
Can I borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot from the Bernville library?
Yes. The library lends T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots on weekly or monthly loan periods, allowing patrons to take internet connectivity home. The library also offers free 24/7 Wi-Fi on-site for visitors who need to get online during library hours.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.