Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Closures

  • Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
  • Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
  • Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
  • Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
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Facilities

  • Electrical outlets available
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Meeting space (reservation required)
  • Public restrooms
  • Study rooms
  • Wireless internet access (wi/fi)

Upcoming Events

Free Library Chess Club

Tue, March 18, 2025 4:00 P.M.

Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a…

Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)

Sat, March 22, 2025 11:00 A.M.

This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC…

Free Library Chess Club

Tue, March 25, 2025 4:00 P.M.

Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a…

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, March 26, 2025 2:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

 

The Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement is a flexible atrium for lively engagement and interaction, intellectual discourse, and grassroots problem solving. Staff and community members themselves activate this center with opportunities to learn about and shape the society that our library serves.