Overbrook Park Library
| Sunday, 7/6 | Closed |
| Monday, 7/7 |
Closed * |
| Tuesday, 7/8 |
Closed * |
| Wednesday, 7/9 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 7/10 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 7/11 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 7/12 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Union work stoppage
- * Tuesday had hour changes – Union work stoppage
| 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., Jul. 24 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers…
Superhero Storytime
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Come dressed as your favorite hero for this flying fun super storytime!
Friday Free For Fun!
Fri, July 11, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Come and along on this Fun Filled Free for All. Children are invited to join us for toys, games, and anything their imagination can think up.
About
Serving the community of Overbrook Park, this circular-shaped library sponsors a lot of lively programming. In warm weather, you can enjoy the outdoor patio.
History
Most of the land surrounding the Overbrook Park Branch originally belonged to a French farmer and nurseryman named Francis Supinot. The Overbrook Park neighborhood began growing after World War II, with brick rows homes and stores fronting Haverford Avenue.
The building boom continued to the 1950's. Lamberton School, the only public school in the city serving grades K-12, was built around this time. By 1960, the Schuylkill Expressway contributed to the growth of City Line Avenue and the Overbrook Park neighborhood.
Designed by architect Eugene Dichter, the Overbrook Park Branch opened on November 2, 1972. At the dedication, local poet Vincenzo Giallonardo delivered a poem in honor of the branch, which features an outdoor patio with attractive landscaping.
Overbrook Park started the first Teen Friends group in the Free Library. They created the mural in the meeting room and raised money to support branch activities.
The library was renovated in 1998 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service to every library.