Local library representatives report program use rising after school library closures

Sep 9, 2025

Representatives from Avon Grove and Parkesburg libraries told Londonderry supervisors that program participation has increased after school library closures and thanked the township for its support; they highlighted the role of library programs in the community.

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Representatives from Avon Grove and Parkesburg libraries presented usage statistics to the Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors during the Sept. 9 meeting, saying participation in library programs has increased after some local schools closed their libraries and cut summer offerings. David Payne of Avon Grove Library and Niki Rife and Roxanne Sockoloskie of Parkesburg Library described the programs as "very popular" and expressed appreciation for support from the township.

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