McPherson Square Library
601 East Indiana Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134-3042
(Indiana Ave. & "F" St.)
215-685-9995
Open today 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| Sunday, 7/14 | Closed |
| Monday, 7/15 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 7/16 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 7/17 |
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.* |
| Thursday, 7/18 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 7/19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 7/20 | Closed |
- * Wednesday had hour changes – Due to cooling issues.
| 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 | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Aug. 1 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- 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
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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Yoga in the Park
Thu, Jul 18, 4:30 P.M.
Root2Rise will be teaching yoga to all who are interested. We will provide a mat. Bring your own water bottles.
Sewing Club
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00 A.M.
Do you have clothes that need repair or favorite pair of jeans needs a hem? Bring them to the library and use our sewing machine! Fridays…
Club Time
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00 A.M.
This summer we have set aside a special time to work on bigger projects. Interested in painting? Come join our Art Club. …
Stay Hydrated: Fresh Recipes to Beat the Heat
Thu, Jul 25, 2:00 P.M.
Can't stand the heat? Try out these cooling recipes using fresh fruit. Tastings included! This free program for teens is drop-in and limited…
Beat the Heat with Fresh Fruit Drinks
Thu, Jul 25, 2:00 P.M.
Can't stand the heat? Try out these cooling recipes using fresh fruit. Tastings included! This free program for teens is drop-in and limited…
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.