The Bala Cynwyd Library is part of the Lower Merion Library System that serves the residents of Bala Cynwyd in Montgomery County. The library maintains 119,000 volumes and circulates 283,800 items per year, with 9,400 active patrons. It was established in 1915 and is housed in a 24,834-square-foot building featuring meeting spaces, adult and children areas, and a tutor room. Bala Cynwyd Branch Library offers collections of music CDs and scores, music concerts, reference services, author events for adults, storytimes, and numerous other programs.