Our History
CAPL is excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary in our current building! Coatesville Library has been a fixture of Coatesville since its founding in 1876 by Isabella Lukens Huston. For the first 98 years of our existence, we moved many times. From our humble beginnings in what was affectionately referred to as "a shack" in what is now Globe Park, to sharing spaces with the YMCA, the Benner School, and multiple other buildings and homes in the city, we were fortunate to have the land for our current building donated to us in 1974 by Dr. Michael Margolies. With that one generous act, our library found its permanent home.
This year we will be celebrating Dr. Margolies and his kindness with some special programs, fundraising, and events. So keep yourselves up to date by following us on social media and by checking out our online calendar. And from all of us at Coatesville Area Public Library, Happy New Year!
Our Mission & Vision For Coatesville Area Public Library
Our Mission:
The Coatesville Area Public Library provides information, programming and technology to the residents of the Coatesville area that promote literacy, build community and enrich lives.
Our Vision: Coatesville Area Public Library seeks to build an informed and engaged community by connecting people with information, ideas and each other.
Board of Trustees
Current Board Members
- Shavon Lewis, President
- Regina Hove, Vice President
- Pat Bush, Treasurer
- Krystle Brown, Secretary
- Peter DiMaio, Municipal Outreach
- Fred Sharpe, Trustee
- Scott Sinay, Trustee
- Javonna Wylie, Trustee
The Board of Trustees Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. If you wish to attend, drop us a line at coatesvillelibrarytrustees@gmail.com.