Mission:
Every day we provide the freedom to read, spark curiosity, and empower our community with knowledge, while meeting the cultural and social needs of Southern Lancaster County.
Vision:
Solanco will thrive through our commitment to fostering connection, growth, and innovation, meeting the evolving needs of our community.
Values:
At the Quarryville Library, our values guide every aspect of our work as we strive to serve the Solanco community:
- Access For All: We are a welcoming space that values inclusivity, champions intellectual freedom, respects privacy, and ensures equitable access to information and resources.
- Public Good: We prioritize the needs and interests of our community, working collaboratively to enhance education, literacy, safety, and enjoyment.
- Sustainability: We embrace practices that promote environmental stewardship and long-term community resilience.
- Community and Relationships: We build connections that strengthen our community, creating a vibrant space for learning, gathering, and growing together.
Through these principles, we aim to be a positive, supportive, and impactful resource for everyone in Southern Lancaster County.
History of the Library
Quarryville Library opened at its current location at 357 Buck Road in Quarryville in April 2001. The library had been moved from St. Catherine Street, where it had been in existence since 1976! By the late 1990’s, the library had one of the highest per capita circulation rates in the state. This statistic alone showed that this community was quickly outgrowing the library’s 2,800 square feet of trailers and modular units. Moving to the new space provided the community with 12,200 square feet of space, which is more than four times the size of the old facility.
Although we are an independent library, governed by our own board of Trustees, we are part of the Library System of Lancaster County. As a member of the library system, we will honor any library card issued by any public library in Lancaster County. The library is also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.