McPherson Square Library
601 East Indiana Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134-3042
(Indiana Ave. & "F" St.)
215-685-9995
Open today 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
| Sunday, 11/10 | Closed |
| Monday, 11/11 |
Closed |
| Tuesday, 11/12 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 11/13 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 11/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 11/15 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 11/16 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Veterans Day
| 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. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Thu., Dec. 5 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Wed., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
- Thu., Jan. 2 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Thu., Feb. 6 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
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Literacy Lab
Sat, Nov 16, 12:00 P.M.
Literacy Lab is a small group literacy instruction program for students in 1st to 3rd grade who struggle to read on grade level. The…
Woodworking
Mon, Nov 18, 3:30 P.M.
Want to learn how to work a handsaw? Want to try your hand at making a wood jewelry box? Come learn with us! We have the supplies, if you have…
Parenting Classes
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00 A.M.
Calling all parents – McPherson will be hosting a 12 week free parenting program again this Fall. Participants can earn a certificate…
Woodworking
Tue, Nov 19, 3:30 P.M.
Want to learn how to work a handsaw? Want to try your hand at making a wood jewelry box? Come learn with us! We have the supplies, if you have…
Robot Club
Wed, Nov 20, 12:30 P.M.
Join us for Robot Club at McPherson Square Library! We will build and program LEGO Robots to do fun things! Want a robot that strikes like a…
Teen Wellness: Resource Access
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30 P.M.
Educators from the Mazonni Center will discuss youth resources available in the city with a focus on sexual health resources, as well as some…
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.