McPherson Square Library
Sunday, 6/15 | Closed |
Monday, 6/16 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, 6/17 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, 6/18 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday, 6/19 |
Closed * |
Friday, 6/20 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday, 6/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Thursday has hour changes – Juneteenth
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 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
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Thu., Sep. 4 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Street parking
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, June 17, 2025
10:00 A.M.
This event has already happened.
Stop by for Open Office Hours 10am-12pm on Tuesday June 17th with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, June 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Youth Cooking Class
Mon, June 30, 2025
3:30 A.M.
SNAP-Ed food educators will be cooking health food and snacks once a month
Squid Dissection with The Center for Aquatic Sciences
Thu, July 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is recommended for students in grade 6 and up. Space is…
About
Set in a small neighborhood park, McPherson Square serves the neighborhoods of Kensington, McPherson Square, and K & A. It is located near the Allegheny El station.
History
McPherson Square Branch now resides in a domed, classically designed Carnegie building centered a small neighborhood park known as McPherson Square. Over a century ago, however, the library first opened on July 5, 1898 in an old house known as the Webster Mansion. The mansion had been the home of three generations of the prominent Webster family from 1805 until 1891, when the home and grounds were sold to the City of Philadelphia for recreational purposes. The mansion was torn down in 1915 and the current library building opened on May 25, 1917.
McPherson Square Park is named for General William MacPherson, who was the original owner of Webster Manson. General McPherson— - the son of Captain John MacPherson, a famous Scottish sea captain - —joined the patriot forces in 1776. George Washington, a close friend, was often entertained in the mansion.
In the park is a statue of Charles Allen Smith, the second American killed at Vera Cruz in 1914. Smith lived at 2168 Sergeant Street, and the statue was paid for by a collection from neighbors.
Inside the library, look for sculptured reading tables with attached seating. Woodcarver Stewart Paul was commissioned to make the tables in 1972.