Many of you have heard of the Spruance Library, most probably during one of NTHS’s lectures, but if you are like me, know very little about this wonderful resource. Here is some information you will find useful: The library is located on the third level of the Mercer Museum. Go to the museum admission desk and either pay the fee of $5.00 (Seniors $4.50) or, if you are a member of the Bucks County Historical Society, enter for free. The library is open to the public and has hours Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 o 5:00, Tuesday 1:00 to 9:00, closed Sunday and Monday. This is a reference only library, no circulation is permitted. As to what is available - what a list! 20,000 volumes of books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets, maps, prints, photographs, trade and greeting cards, post cards, and social invitations; Orphans Court records, tax records, largest single manuscript collection is the papers of Henry Chapman Mercer, genealogy and family history books, census records, vital records (birth, marriage, death), naturalizations, passenger and ship lists, immigration and emigration, probate records for Bucks and other counties, church records, ... I ran out of breath! You’ll have to go discover the rest for yourselves. Catalogs and guides are available at the reference desk and the staff, including librarian Betsy Smith, are very knowledgeable and helpful. What a fun way to spend the day, digging through County history for something or someone that has touched your own life - happy hunting!