Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
1935 Shunk Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145-4234
(20th & Shunk Sts.)
215-685-1755
Open today 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Wed., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Thu., Jul. 12 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Thu., Aug. 9 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Sep. 3 : Closed Labor Day
- Thu., Sep. 13 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Change machine
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking
- Street parking (free)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 18, 11:00 A.M.
Sing, clap and bounce along to interactive rhymes, stories and songs. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. On pleasant days, we…
Game Time Mondays
Mon, Jun 18, 2:00 P.M.
Discover a new game on Mondays, tabletop and lawn games in the library garden (weather permitting).
LEAP | Get Moving Mondays
Mon, Jun 18, 4:30 P.M.
Start your week with Mario Kart, Wii Play, Wii Sports, yoga, and more! This program is part of LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) that…
Teen Tuesdays Real Talk—Is there something on your mind?
Mon, Jun 18, 5:00 P.M.
Join the Teen Leaders every 3rd Tuesday to talk about real issues that matter to you. From relationships to the environment, school anxieties to…
DIY Tuesdays: Crafting
Tue, Jun 19, 2:00 P.M.
Make a new craft on Tuesdays and discover the artist in you!
Teen Voice Tuesdays
Tue, Jun 19, 3:30 P.M.
How do you share your voice? Check out the teen summer Book & Media Chat, Real Talk, Art Club and Poet’s Pen & Writer’s Block.
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.