The Frankford Branch , which opened at Frankford Avenue and Overington Street on October 2, 1906, was the second Carnegie Branch in the city. The roots of this library date back to 1823, when the Library & Reading Room Association was founded. In 1959, the library was remodeled, replacing the neo-classic building with a modern structure of steel and glass.

On Monday, October 16, the Frankford Branch will celebrate its 100^th anniversary with a day of fun and festivities.

• 1:00 p.m. - Peter Bressi Senior Center Glee Club sings old favorites
• 1:30 p.m. - Mixed Pickles perform dances from the early 1900s
• 4:30 p.m. - Dave Smith: A one man sideshow of juggling and comedy
• 6:30 p.m. - Frankford’s own Butch Ballard plays jazz drums with his trio

On Saturday, October 21, beginning at 2:00 p.m., the Tacony Branch will begin its 100^th anniversary celebration with a Family Fun Day. The library began with the Keystone Scientific & Literary Association, founded in 1876. The land on which the branch was built at Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street was given by Henry Disston, whose Disston Saw Works employed many Tacony residents.

Festivites will include a Halloween Magic Spooktacular with the illusionists, the Nelsons, who will demonstrate amazing feats, such as the Houdini tank escape, dividing a person in half, and the floating woman. There will also be face painting, storytelling for children, refreshments, prize giveaways, and raffles.