Lovett Memorial Library
Starting Monday, September 13 we have new hours.
In Person Service: On Mondays & Wednesdays, noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and,
Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., you are welcome to visit inside the branch to select books, use our computers and more.
Materials Pickup (curb-side) will still be available, when we are open.
Please remember that there is currently a Masking Mandate in Philadelphia and everyone needs to mask up-regardless of your vaccination status. It's a good idea to continue to maintain physical distancing while in the library.
We look forward to seeing you!
| 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., Oct. 11 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Thu., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 25 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Dec. 24 : Closed Christmas Day (Observed)
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Computer Use
- Reference Services
- Browse Shelves
- Printing Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Book drop box
- Handicapped accessible
- Public restrooms
- Self-service checkout
- Street parking
- Street parking (free)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
Upcoming Events
Storytime in Lovett Park with Ms. Dana
Join Ms. Dana for stories, songs and silliness. Recommended for ages 2 and up, and their parents and caregivers. This storytime will take place outside, weather permitting.…
Little Yogis
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and…
Storytime in Lovett Park with Ms. Dana
Join Ms. Dana for stories, songs and silliness. Recommended for ages 2 and up, and their parents and caregivers. This storytime will take place outside, weather permitting.…
Little Yogis
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and…
About
Located on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, Lovett serves the communities of East and West Mt. Airy. Check out the garden next to the branch.
We are part of the transformational Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries Initiative. Learn more: http://www.21stcenturylibraries.org
History
Germantown Avenue began as an Indian footpath through the woods used as a road by settlers. In 1865, Thomas Lovett purchased more than ten acres along the avenue as a family estate. Mount Airy Free Library was founded twenty years later by a trio (one of whom was Miss Louisa Lovett) in a rented room at a lumberyard, where 7153-55 Germantown Avenue now stands. Another of the trio, Mrs. Sheldon Potter, acted as volunteer librarian. She had a small circulating library at her home for neighborhood boys, hoping to raise their standard of reading materials from the "dime novels" that were all they could afford for themselves.
In 1887, Charlotte Lovett Bostwick built and endowed the library as a memorial to her brother, Thomas R. Lovett. This portion now serves as a meeting room. Lovett Library became a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia in 1924. A new addition was opened in 1961, and in 1982 the Friends of Lovett Library started.
The library was renovated in 1999 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign. In 2004, the Lovett Memorial Reading Garden was dedicated.