Logan Library
We are pleased to be hosting an exhibition of original art this winter. Souls Shot: Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence is currently displayed at the library and will be available to view when we are open - Monday through Friday, 1 - 4 pm, by appointment. This project pairs artists with families and friends of gun violence victims to make portraits, which are moving tributes of their loved ones. To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.soulsshotportraitproject.org/. It's always a good idea to call the library before visiting, as our schedule might occasionally vary.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Fri., Apr. 2 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 4 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 31 : Closed Memorial Day
- Sat., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Reference Services
- Computer Use
- Printing Services
- Wi-Fi
- Browse Shelves
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
- Scanner
- Self-service checkout
- Street parking
- Street parking (free)
- Study rooms
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Children's Meal Distribution
We are offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each child will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day, up to 5…
Children's Meal Distribution
We are offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each child will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day, up to 5…
Children's Meal Distribution
We are offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each child will receive one breakfast and one lunch per day, up to 5…
Outdoor Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and fun! For preschoolers and their families. Space may be limited as we will be practicing physical distancing, even while outside. Particpants can take home…
About
Built in 1917, the Logan Branch Library serves the Logan community from the historic Carnegie building at the corner of Wagner Avenue and Old York Road.
We are part of the transformational Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries Initiative. Find out more here: http://www.21stcenturylibraries.org/.
History
As early as 1908 there was community interest in having a branch of the Free Library in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. For the next ten years, the Logan Improvement League worked zealously towards establishing a library location. In 1915, Mrs. Philip Garrett, owner of valuable real estate in Logan, offered to donate a portion of the Garrett Estate for a public library. The Logan Branch was built during 1917-1918 using funds donated by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who committed $1.5 million in 1903 for the purpose of building Free Library of Philadelphia branches.