Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
The drop box is unavailable. Please return materials to another location.
| Sunday, 1/16 | Closed |
| Monday, 1/17 |
Closed |
| Tuesday, 1/18 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 1/19 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 1/20 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 1/21 |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.* |
| Saturday, 1/22 | Closed |
- * Monday had hour changes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- * Friday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage.
| 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., Feb. 10 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., Feb. 21 : Closed Presidents' Day
- Thu., Mar. 10 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
- Thu., Apr. 14 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
Services By Appointment
Services
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Printing Services
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Change machine
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking
- Street parking (free)
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
- Book drop box
- Scanner
Upcoming Events
Virtual Storytime with Miss Sunita
Join us on Facebook Live for Storytime every Friday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and interactive crafts. https://www.facebook.com/events/2908163316112449/
Virtual Storytime with Miss Sunita
Join us on Facebook Live for Storytime every Friday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and interactive crafts. https://www.facebook.com/events/2908163316112449/
PA State Representative Regina Young provides mobile constituent services
Do you have a question? PA State Representative Regina Young provides mobile constituent services at the Donatucci Library every second Tuesday of the month from 1p.m. to…
Virtual Storytime with Miss Sunita
Join us on Facebook Live for Storytime every Friday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and interactive crafts. https://www.facebook.com/events/2908163316112449/
About
The Donatucci Branch (known as the Passyunk Branch until 2004) has been a vibrant and evolving institution since 1914. Situated at 20th and Shunk Streets, the library serves the neighborhoods of Girard Estate, Packer Park, Passyunk Homes, St. Richards, and West Passyunk.
History
On April 23, 2004, the Passyunk Branch was renamed the Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Branch in honor of the lifetime resident of South Philadelphia whose service to the community began in the 1930s and continued until his death in 1970. Mr. Donatucci held positions as the chairman and leader of the 26th Ward.
The Passyunk Library first opened its doors on April 14, 1914 on a tract of land received from the estate of Stephen Girard (1750-1831). Girard was a French immigrant who was estimated to be the richest man in America at the time of his death. The building was one of 25 libraries built with funds that the great philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, donated to the Free Library of Philadelphia.
There are several murals in the branch by Calvin Jones. The mural in the meeting room includes Ben Franklin, Stephen Girard, Andrew Carnegie, and young patrons of the library.