Andorra Library
Sunday, 5/18 | Closed |
Monday, 5/19 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, 5/20 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, 5/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday, 5/22 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Friday, 5/23 |
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. * |
Saturday, 5/24 |
Closed * |
- * Friday had hour changes – preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
- * Saturday has hour changes – Staff shortage. Materials pickup service is available 10 - 5.
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 12 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Accessible parking
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Screen magnify tools
- Screen-reading software (JAWS)
- Stella Lighting
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
- ZoomText Keyboard & Special Key Features
Upcoming Events
Free Art Tuesday - Foam Shapes
Tue, May 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Stop by for Free Art Tuesday and let your creativity flow. This week, foam shapes will be featured. Other craft supplies will also be available such as writing and coloring utensils, scissors, glue, tape and construction paper.
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, May 27, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Why? Wednesday: Marble Run
Wed, May 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Join us for Why? Wednesday , where we will explore scientific concepts and embark on a variety of challenges. Use our marble fun kit to explore different pathways for your marbles.
Engineering Thursday
Thu, May 29, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Join us for Engineering Thursday, where we get creative with LEGOs and other construction materials.
About
Located in the Andorra Shopping Center where Henry and Ridge Avenues meet, the Andorra Branch is convenient to stores and parking. Look for the big red LIBRARY sign! The branch serves the Andorra and Upper Roxborough neighborhoods.
History
Richard Wistar named the area Andorra in 1857 after the small country in the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe because he felt the topography of the two regions was similar. From colonial days this region was bisected by a major highway called The Ridge (now Ridge Avenue). The road was originally laid out in 1706 to haul lime from Collegeville to Philadelphia.
Much of the land is part of Fairmount Park, and much of the adjacent land belonged to the Houston family. The area changed from rural to more urban with the construction of houses on land that was part of the Houston estate, and the completion and modernization of Henry Avenue.
Henry Avenue was probably named for Alexander Henry, Mayor of Philadelphia from 1858-1862. His brother had married the daughter of Henry Howard Houston, who owned much of the land in Andorra.
Cathedral Road is named for the cathedral that the Episcopal Diocese started building before World War II. Construction was interrupted because of the war, and was never resumed. The constructed portion is now a chapel. Cathedral Village, a community for older adults, was built on the surrounding land.
The Andorra Branch opened on March 31, 1975 in the Andorra Shopping Center, Cathedral Road and Henry Avenue. The library was renovated in 1999 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches. Artists Max Mason and M. Webb created the mural above the picture book section depicting the Philadelphia skyline and the Andorra Woods.