Haverford Library
We are pleased to announce Saturday Service Hours at Haverford Avenue Library beginning on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Please join us this summer for our upcomig Summer of Wonder events for all!
| Sunday, 6/22 |
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. * |
| Monday, 6/23 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 6/24 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 6/25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 6/26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 6/27 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 6/28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Sunday had hour changes – Library open today as an emergency cooling center, 11 AM - 7 PM.
| 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
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Thu., Jul. 24 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Change machine
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Screen magnify tools
- Street parking (free)
- Study rooms
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, June 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
One-on-One Tech Help
Mon, June 23, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, June 23, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Mon, June 23, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
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. Private study rooms are available by appointment.
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.