David Cohen Ogontz Library
As a reminder, the drop box should be used only for returning library materials. Please do not drop in any personal items. We do not accept donations, per the posted signage. Thank you for your interest in supporting the library and for your cooperation!
| 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 | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Eat Like a Caterpillar!
Join educators from Jefferson/Einstein and learn how to eat like a caterpillar. Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar , by Eric Carle we will try some plant-astic snacks like celery…
A Taste of African Heritage
Let's chat and learn about nutrition and taste traditional African dishes together. This program is led by a Jefferson-Einstein Nutrition Educator. For adults, and teens. …
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be…
Book Club for Adults
Do you love to read? Do you like to talk about what you are reading? If you do, please consider joining our book group.Today, we will talk about Dear Black Girls: How to Be…
About
Serving the communities of Ogontz and Belfield, this branch is located at Church Lane and Ogontz Avenue.
History
Ogontz is named after the Oak Lane mansion of Jay Cooke, a Civil War financier. As a young boy, he met Chief Ogontz in Ohio and later named his home for the Indian leader.
The community first requested a library in 1961, but due to problems with sites, funding and construction, the library was not opened until 1997. David and Florence Cohen helped get the community organized by circulating petitions and even hosting a meeting at their home. In the 1960's and 70's the area was served by a bookmobile, and various sites were considered, and even purchased, but the plans were rejected and funding was rescinded.
In 1984, the neighborhood association requested a library on the site of the former Ogontz Theatre and the library applied for library construction funds from the state. In 1994, groundbreaking was held at 6017 Ogontz Avenue, next to the site of the theatre. The library was to be a pre-engineered modular building, with carousel book shelves.
On February 10, 1997, the new library was finally opened, with a special poem written and recited by Nikki Taylor, who fondly remembered the weekly bookmobile visits and considered the new library a blessing for the entire community.