Haverford Library
5543 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19139-1432
(56th St. & Haverford Ave.)
215-685-1964
Open today 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 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
- Mon., Sep. 2 : Closed Labor Day
- Thu., Sep. 26 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Oct. 14 : Closed Columbus Day
- Thu., Oct. 24 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans 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)
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Game Day
Wed, Jul 17, 4:00 P.M.
Games and puzzles for all ages - play an old favorite or discover something new. Games will be available from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Fun with Food
Thu, Jul 18, 3:00 P.M.
Children can learn culinary lessons and then eat whatever we have made that week.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 22, 4:00 P.M.
Join us for a family friendly (G/PG) movie and a snack. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Get Crafty
Tue, Jul 23, 3:00 P.M.
Children 12 and under can create a new craft each week to take home. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Game Day
Wed, Jul 24, 4:00 P.M.
Games and puzzles for all ages - play an old favorite or discover something new. Games will be available from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Fun with Food
Thu, Jul 25, 3:00 P.M.
Children can learn culinary lessons and then eat whatever we have made that week.
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.