Queen Memorial Library
| Sunday, 5/22 | Closed |
| Monday, 5/23 | Closed |
| Tuesday, 5/24 | Closed |
| Wednesday, 5/25 |
Closed * |
| Thursday, 5/26 |
Closed * |
| Friday, 5/27 |
Closed * |
| Saturday, 5/28 | Closed |
- * Wednesday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage.
- * Thursday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage.
- * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., May. 30 : Closed Memorial Day
- Sun., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Mon., Jun. 20 : Closed Juneteenth (Observed)
- Mon., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- Reference Services
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Computer Use
- Printing Services
- Wi-Fi
- Browse Shelves
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
- Bicycle rack
Upcoming Events
Outdoor Pre-K Storytime
In-person Pre-K storytime returns to the library's courtyard! Join us each Friday at 10am (weather permitting) as we read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0-5 and their…
Outdoor Chair Yoga
Ground your mind and body with a full hour of FREE chair yoga each Wednesday at 1pm, led by certified instructor Janet Faulls. This is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age…
Let’s Explore! With Bartram’s Garden
Get up close and personal with nature in these educational workshops led by Bartram’s Garden staff! For children ages 8-13 and their families. Workshops will take place on the first…
Outdoor Pre-K Storytime
In-person Pre-K storytime returns to the library's courtyard! Join us each Friday at 10am (weather permitting) as we read, sing, dance, and learn together. For children ages 0-5 and their…
About
The Queen Memorial Library is located on the lower level of the Landreth Apartments, the former Landreth School. The entrance is on Federal Street between 22nd and 23rd streets. Its amenities include a vibrant children's area, a dynamic space for teens, and a suite of longstanding programs like Chair Yoga for adults and Kids Can Cook culinary classes for kids and teens (temporarily on hiatus due to safety concerns). The library has partnered with UPenn's Graduate School of Education, the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Union Baptist Church, and many more community partners to offer a variety of events and programs to our patrons.
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History
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 in its current location 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, then Executive Director of the Point Breeze Federation, was a prime leader behind the renovation of the school into a "multi-purpose achievement center."