Queen Memorial Library
1201 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146-4316
(Federal St. between 22nd & 23rd)
215-685-1899
Open today until 7:00 p.m.
| Sunday, 11/10 | Closed |
| Monday, 11/11 |
Closed |
| Tuesday, 11/12 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 11/13 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 11/14 |
2:00 p.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
- * Thursday has hour changes – Due to staff development.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Nov. 14 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Thu., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Thu., Dec. 12 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Wed., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
- Thu., Jan. 9 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
Facilities
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking
- Street parking (free)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
- Baby changing station
- Scanner
- Water fountain
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Tue, Nov 12, 4:00 P.M.
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Wed, Nov 13, 10:30 A.M.
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Wed, Nov 13, 4:00 P.M.
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Thu, Nov 14, 3:00 P.M.
Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga, led by certified yoga instructor Janet Faulls. This is a twist on traditional yoga,…
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Thu, Nov 14, 5:00 P.M.
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About
Located on the lower level of the Landreth Apartments, the Queen Memorial Branch serves all ages. The entrance is on Federal Street between 22nd and 23rd streets.
History
With a name dating back to 1895, Point Breeze was designated as one of the original Green Countrie Towns sponsored by Philadelphia Green, a program dedicated to increasing planted urban spaces. Important neighborhood institutions include the YMCA at 17th and Christian Streets, which has served African Americans since 1889, and the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center, which was founded in 1984.
Named in honor of a Philadelphia optician, pioneer microscope maker and philanthropist, the James W. Queen Memorial Library was founded in 1907. It was originally housed in the Hope Presbyterian Church at 33rd and Wharton Streets. This library became the Queen Memorial Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on December 13, 1912. In 1945, it was relocated to a rented building at 1313-15 Point Breeze Avenue.
Queen Memorial Branch opened on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in the Landreth Apartments, a residence for seniors. The building, built in 1889, is a renovated elementary school - —the former Landreth School. Mamie Nichols, Executive Director of the Point Breeze Federation, was a prime leader behind the renovation of the school into a "multi-purpose achievement center."