February 2025 update:
In 2024, the Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock was forced to close for repairs and remediation due to water damage. Although immediate repairs were completed quickly, testing revealed that the building’s air quality was unsafe.
YCL leadership met with Arthur’s Friends and Borough officials to assess the building’s more significant needs and develop a plan. The first step in this plan: raising $140,000 to ensure all necessary work can be completed, making the library safe and sound for years to come.
As of January 14, 2025, a major milestone has been reached—$100,000 raised!
Arthur’s Friends and Borough officials have done a tremendous job:
- Spreading awareness about the importance of Hufnagel Library to the Glen Rock community
- Organizing and running various fundraisers to support the reopening
- Advocating for the library
We are confident that their continued efforts will soon meet the goal. Once all necessary funds are raised, building repairs can begin!
You can help Hufnagel Library!
Donate directly to the reopening project here: Hufnagel Library Donation Form
Checks made payable to “Arthur’s Friends of Hufnagel Library” may be mailed to 32 Main St. Glen Rock, PA 17327
Stay in the Know: Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@HufnagelLibrary on both) or sign up for the e-Newsletter to stay up to date on the project and fundraising opportunities. Arthur’s Friends promote a variety of events and opportunities on social media.
Become a Friend: Arthur’s Friends meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Glen Rock Borough office. They gladly welcome new faces, fresh ideas, and energetic people!
The Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock sits just steps away from the lovely York County Rail Trail. Our library activities can often take us outside for some adventures in nature! Inside the library, we have a Children’s room, public computers, lots and lots of books, a rotating art gallery, and sometimes, a string quartet playing in the stacks! Besides a wonderful selection of books for all ages (we have an amazing collection of Graphic Novels), our library gets a front row seat to the beautifully restored historic steam engine of the Northern Central Railway when it puffs on by. Stop on by!