Haverford Library
5543 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19139-1432
(56th St. & Haverford Ave.)
215-685-1964
Open today 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Sep. 28 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Oct. 9 : Closed Columbus Day
- Thu., Oct. 26 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Sat., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 23 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking (free)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Beginner Computer Class
Wed, Sep 27, 12:30 P.M.
Join our Digital Resource Specialist for a class that will help you develop your computer skills. Topics include: email basics, resume writing,…
Beginner Computer Class
Fri, Sep 29, 10:30 A.M.
Join our Digital Resource Specialist for a class that will help you develop your computer skills. Topics include: email basics, resume writing,…
State Representative Morgan Cephas Mobile Office Hours
Thu, Oct 5, 11:00 A.M.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN CEPHAS is bringing State services to YOU! Staff will be on hand to assist with any state-related issues or programs…
State Representative Morgan Cephas Mobile Office Hours
Thu, Oct 5, 11:00 A.M.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MORGAN CEPHAS is bringing State services to YOU! Staff will be on hand to assist with any state-related issues or programs…
Meet Author/Illustrator Eric Velasquez
Mon, Oct 23, 1:30 P.M.
Join us for a very special event with picture book author and illustrator Eric Velasquez as he shares his stories and creative process. Eric…
Building Bridges with Books Family Night!
Wed, Oct 25, 4:00 P.M.
Families of K-3rd grade students from Commodore John Barry Elementary are invited to join us at Haverford Library for reading support,…
About
Located at the busy intersection of Haverford Avenue, 56th and Westminster Streets, the branch serves the community of Haddington-Carroll Park. The library has a lively aquarium theme in the preschool center.
History
The neighborhood had its beginning when John Rhoads received the land from William Penn. By 1847, the section between 65th and 67th Streets on Haverford Road appeared as "Haddington" on maps. Haverford was a main road in the area.
During the Civil War, this area was a center for training recruits for the Union Army. The Northwest Fellowship Council was founded in 1954. It was a forerunner of the Haddington Leadership Organization, which is still active today, working for the betterment of the community.
The Education Committee of the Haddington Leadership Organization led the drive to petition City Council to erect a library branch in their community. 5,000 signatures were collected and funding was placed in the 1976 city budget. Ground was broken in 1978, and the library opened on September 5, 1979.
The stained glass mural above the front door was created by artist Crosby Willet. The preschool area features an aquarium theme with lots of multicolored fish.
The library was renovated in 2000 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service to every library.