Free Library of New Hope and Solebury
🏢 Bucks County Free Library District · New Hope, Pennsylvania
Free Library of New Hope and Solebury
Chartered in 1918 and housed since 1974 in a landmark 19th-century church on Ferry Street, the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury has shaped the cultural heart of this Delaware River arts community for more than a century — offering 3D printing, museum passes, Kanopy streaming and a Book Bike alongside its 22,000-volume collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 93 W. Ferry Street, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-2330
Website: nhslibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G7927V+CV (New Hope, PA)
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📖 About Free Library of New Hope and Solebury
The Free Library of New Hope and Solebury traces its roots to 1908, when the Pennsylvania State Library donated 50 books that were shelved in a Main Street drugstore and available two evenings a week. Incorporated on April 2, 1918, the library grew through a Salt House home before moving in 1974 to its present address at 93 W. Ferry Street — a building originally constructed in 1876 as the New Hope Presbyterian Church. During World War I and World War II the library served as a War Services Library, supporting soldiers and the home front. A major 2015–2016 renovation, during which the library relocated temporarily to St. Martin of Tours Church, brought new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and a reconfigured floor plan to the historic structure. Today the library is a member of the Bucks County Free Library district and shares a unified catalog with branches across the county, so one library card opens the collections of the whole system.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1908, incorporated 1918 — over 115 years of continuous community service in New Hope and Solebury Township
- Historic home: the 1876 church building at 93 W. Ferry Street underwent a full renovation in 2015–2016, updating systems while preserving architectural character
- Free 3D printing service for cardholders, plus museum passes for local cultural venues available with your library card
- Book Bike outreach program brings the library into the community; curbside pickup available Monday–Saturday
- Kanopy streaming (up to 7 films/month) funded by the Friends of the Free Library, alongside Libby eBooks, Cloud Library and hoopla
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
New Hope & Solebury cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through the library's digital shelf:
📚 Services
- Free 3D printing for cardholders
- Museum passes for local cultural attractions
- Curbside pickup Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
- Book a Librarian research consultation
- Meeting room rentals for community groups
- Ask-a-Librarian chat (via POWER Library portal)
- Borrow-a-Kindle program
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
🎸 Programs
- Book Bike community outreach
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early-literacy challenge
- Summer reading program (all ages)
- BookFlix & TrueFlix for children
- ABCmouse early learning platform
- Book clubs for adults and teens
- Art exhibitions in library gallery space
- Library Fest annual community celebration
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Free Library of New Hope first open, and where did it start?
The library began in 1908 with 50 books donated by the Pennsylvania State Library, shelved on two shelves in a Main Street drugstore and available just two evenings a week. It was officially incorporated on April 2, 1918, as the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury, eventually moving to the old Salt House before settling at its current home on Ferry Street in 1974.
What is the historic building at 93 W. Ferry Street?
The library occupies a church building originally constructed in 1876 as the New Hope Presbyterian Church. After serving as a Methodist Episcopal congregation, it became the library's home in 1974. A major renovation in 2015–2016 — during which the library relocated temporarily to St. Martin of Tours Church — modernized the HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and reconfigured the floor plan while preserving the building's 19th-century character.
Can I print a 3D object at the New Hope library, and do I need a card?
Yes — the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury offers free 3D printing for cardholders. A Bucks County library card is required. The library also has public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and scanning services available in the building.
What streaming and e-book options does a New Hope library card unlock?
Your card opens Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for instant-access movies, music and comics with no waitlist, Kanopy for up to 7 award-winning films per month (funded by the Friends of the library), and Cloud Library for additional downloadable titles. All Pennsylvania residents also have access to POWER Library's 60+ research databases at powerlibrary.org.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.