Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
| Sunday, 11/28 |
– 2:00 p.m.* |
| Monday, 11/29 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 11/30 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 12/1 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 12/2 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 12/3 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 12/4 | Closed |
- * Sunday has hour changes – in observance of Thanksgiving
| 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., Dec. 9 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
- Sat., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
- Thu., Jan. 13 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
- Thu., Feb. 10 : Opening at 2:00 PM due to staff development
Services By Appointment
Services
- Book Drop
- 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 Palestine Storytime with Sunita!
In honor of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, join Sunita for Virtual Storytime where we will read The Ghoul written by Palestinian author Taghreed Najjar and…
Garden Storytime at Donatucci Library!
Join Miss Sunita for In-person Storytime in the Donatucci Garden every Tuesday at 11am! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. Ages…
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 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or…
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 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or…
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.