Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities.
The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers during the citywide heat health emergency from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15; Tuesday, July 16; and Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
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Cecil B. Moore Library | 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (19121)
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Charles Santore Library | 932 South 7th Street (19147)
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Fox Chase Library | 501 Rhawn Street (19111)
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Fumo Family Library | 2437 South Broad Street (19148)
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Haverford Library | 5543 Haverford Avenue (19139)
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Lillian Marrero Library | 601 West Lehigh Avenue (19133)
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Logan Library | 1333 Wagner Avenue (19141)
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Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 South 52nd Street (19139)
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Oak Lane Library | 6614 North 12th Street (19126)
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Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library | 600 West Girard Avenue (19123)
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Walnut Street West Library | 201 South 40th Street (19104)
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Widener Library | 2808 West Lehigh Avenue (19132)
You can also phone our Library helpline for information on hours, renewals, and more at 1-833-TALK-FLP (825-5357).
The City of Philadelphia's map of Cooling Resources, including and beyond libraries, offers additional options to stay cool. There are also 90+ spraygrounds across Philadelphia to help you beat the heat. Find a Sprayground near you.
Have a question for Free Library staff? Please submit it to our Ask a Librarian page and receive a response within two business days.