The basic circulation period is one month, renewable by mail, phone, or e-mail. They are free, except for postage costs, to members of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. There is an added fee for non-members. Boxes of books may be requested for extended periods to cover course terms or other events in monthly meeting schools or meetings. Resources and guidance for teaching First Day School are offered.
Friends schools are a special concern of the library.
The children's book collection is a major part of the library. Conferences and workshops for monthly meetings and Friends schools are offered periodically.