Lillian Marrero Library
601 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19133-2228
(6th St. & Lehigh Ave.)
215-685-9794
Closed Today
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 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. 5 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Thu., Oct. 3 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Oct. 14 : Closed Columbus Day
- Thu., Nov. 7 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Book drop box
- Computer lab
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Self-service checkout
- Street parking (free)
- Study rooms
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
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Movement Monday
Mon, Aug 19, 1:30 P.M.
Come join us each Monday as move, play, and have fun. We will be doing activities like Simon Says, Obstacle Courses, Dance games with the…
Computer Basics
Tue, Aug 20, 10:30 A.M.
This class will introduce you to basic computer skills like understanding how to utilize your mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating…
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 20, 10:30 A.M.
Join us at 10:30 for stories and songs followed by free playtime with blocks and toys. Groups should call for an appointment.
Experiment Garden
Tue, Aug 20, 1:30 P.M.
Feel the dirt and see what you can grow in our community garden!
Resume Writing
Wed, Aug 21, 12:00 P.M.
Create a resume or bring in your own for critique, get help with online job search and applications. Call to schedule a one-on-one…
About
¡ Bienvenido! The Lillian Marrero Branch is your Library, featuring books, DVDs, CDs, computer classes, free wi-fi, job search workshops and programs for children. It serves the communities of Central North Philadelphia, Fairhill, St. Edwards/Hartranft, and West Kensington ¡Libros en español!
History
This neighborhood developed in the 19th century as a region of multiplying industry. Hardwick and Magee had a carpet mill at 7th and Lehigh. The world-famous Stetson Hat Factory at 5th and Montgomery, which closed in 1971, was once the city's largest employer. However, as early as the late 1930's, the area's industry started to move south and jobs disappeared.
The Lehigh Avenue Branch of the Free Library, built with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, opened on November 20, 1906. Within a few days, the neighborhood children had "practically wiped the children's department out of existence" by checking out so many books. At the time, this white limestone Grecian-style building was the largest library in Pennsylvania, and the large lecture hall in the basement was used for lectures and story hours.
The branch was saved from a planned relocation in the mid-sixties and was instead rehabilitated in 1967, and again in 1997 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service to every library. During this renovation, the original chandeliers were refurbished.