Queen Memorial Library
1201 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146-4316
(Federal St. between 22nd & 23rd)
215-685-1899
Open today 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| 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., Apr. 11 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Fri., Apr. 19 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 21 : Closed Easter
- Thu., May. 9 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., May. 27 : Closed Memorial Day
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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Pre-K Storytime
Tue, Mar 19, 10:30 A.M.
Join us as we read, sing, dance, and learn together! Older siblings are always welcome. For additional information, please call the librarian at…
Kids Can Cook
Tue, Mar 19, 4:00 P.M.
Healthy Cooking class for school-aged children, taught by serv-safe certified cooking instructor Keisha Prosser. Learn about food safety, prepare…
Last Building Bridges with Books Family Night of the School Year!
Wed, Mar 20, 3:30 P.M.
Want to make reading FUN? Come to the library and get a jump start on summer with literacy games, free books, prizes, and fun for…
Eyewitness Nature! with Bartram’s Garden
Thu, Mar 21, 4:00 P.M.
Get up close and personal with nature in these educational workshops led by Bartram’s Garden staff. For school aged children up to 13 years…
Pre-K Storytime
Fri, Mar 22, 11:00 A.M.
Join us as we read, sing, dance, and learn together! Older siblings are always welcome. For additional information, please call the librarian at…
Screening & Art Activities for Elementary/Middle Schoolers
Wed, Mar 27, 4:00 P.M.
Screening of the opening five minutes of Sisters in Freedom, discussion, and hands-on art activities led by youth arts educator Valerie…
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."