Fumo Family Library
| Sunday, 5/22 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. * |
| Monday, 5/23 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 5/24 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 5/25 |
Closed * |
| Thursday, 5/26 |
Closed * |
| Friday, 5/27 |
Closed * |
| Saturday, 5/28 | Closed |
- * Sunday had hour changes – This library is a Cooling Center today.
- * Wednesday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10am - 5pm today.
- * Thursday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10am - 5pm today.
- * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., May. 30 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 9 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
- Sun., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Mon., Jun. 20 : Closed Juneteenth (Observed)
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Printing Services
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Change machine
- Computers for public use
- Handicapped accessible
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking (metered)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Walk n' Talk Sierra Book Club at FDR Park
Join us for Sierra Club’s monthly Book Club Series! We will read an environmental/nature-focused book each month, then join together monthly to discuss reflections, socialize, and explore…
Let’s Talk: Philly D.A. | Opioid epidemic and neighborhood violence
Join your neighbors to watch and discuss with experts and community leaders the crucial sixth episode of the award winning Philly D.A. docu-series. Opioid addiction affects over 1…
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Virtual)
Do you have a chronic health condition or care for someone who does? Join this evidence-based six week workshop and learn how to self-manage your condition and symptoms! Workshops are now virtual.…
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (Virtual)
Do you have chronic pain or care for someone who does? Join this evidence-based six-week online workshop and learn how to self-manage your pain and gain support from others! Take charge of your…
About
Now located in a bright yellow building on South Broad Street next to South Philadelphia Charter School for Performing Arts the branch was formerly known as the Ritner Children's Branch. The new building opened in 1999, with a new name!
History
The area surrounding the Fumo Family Branch was composed of small farms and marshlands until the mid-1800's. The site of the branch was a farm owned by the same Swedish family for more than 200 years.
Broad Street was named by William Penn. The area below Morris Street was called "the Neck," and Broad Street was the spine of the Neck. Ritner Street was named for Joseph Ritner, the son of a German immigrant who went on to become the governor of Pennsylvania. Most of the streets in South Philadelphia streets south of Mifflin are named for governors who served from 1700 to 1919.
The Fumo Family Branch has had three names during its history. In its first incarnation, a brick Carnegie library was opened at Broad and Ritner on November 24, 1914 as the South Philadelphia Branch. This building was closed when the new South Philadelphia Branch was built at Broad and Morris Streets. However, neighborhood residents demanded that the old library be reopened, at least for children. As a result, the Ritner Children's Library was created, the only library exclusively for children.
On September 3, 1999, the current Fumo Family Branch opened in a new building attached to the Samuel S. Fels Community Center. City Council voted to name the new library after the Fumo Family of South Philadelphia.
A mural by Marie Garafano called "Waiting for the Train" is above the circulation desk. You can also see a bear driving the Broad Street Subway in another mural.