If you ask Jeff DeVuono why there hasn’t been any new office development in Radnor Township for nearly 30 years, he’ll provide a simple, clear answer: “It’s not a lack of interest in developing office space, it’s a lack of available land.” The new Library was built and opened its doors in 1980.Īlthough the new building includes many modern features, the character of the old Library and its tradition of community service continue as integral parts of the new.(From the left) Will Golden, director of construction Joe Traynor, development manager and Jennifer Unterberger, director of leasing. A referendum approving a bond issue of $1,285,500 was passed in 1977. When final expansion in 1963 proved inadequate just ten years later, the Library launched an intensive campaign to convince taxpayers of the Township that a new Library with increased space, reader services on one level and access for the handicapped was essential. The Wayne Library was renamed the Memorial Library of Radnor Township and retains that name to this day.

The building was enlarged in 1946, as a memorial to the men and women from the community who had lost their lives in World War II. At that time the School Board and Township Commissioners jointly contributed the total sum of $2750.00 toward the support of the Library. In 1940, the Library opened to the general public.

The first collection consisted of 17 books, all biographies and histories under the care of the Librarian, who was not permitted to read them (this privilege was granted ten years later for “taking good care of the Library”). Radnor Township has had a Library since 1809 when the first subscription Library was established in the vicinity of the Radnor Meeting House.

Radnor township building