Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
1935 Shunk Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145-4234
(20th & Shunk Sts.)
Library is temporarily closed.
Upcoming Events
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 6, 10:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for Toddler Storytime every Monday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and crafts. Toddlers must…
LEAP Maker Day at Donatucci
Mon, Apr 6, 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Colorful craft projects, exciting art adventures, and more with Miss Sarah!
LEAP Free Draw at Donatucci
Wed, Apr 8, 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Let's get back to the drawing board and create vibrant sketches with Miss Sarah!
LEAP STEM Day at Donatucci
Thu, Apr 9, 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Explore the magic of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math as part of our Afterschool Programming!
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join us for Toddler Storytime every Monday where we will explore exciting new worlds through stories, songs, and crafts. Toddlers must…
LEAP Maker Day at Donatucci
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Colorful craft projects, exciting art adventures, and more with Miss Sarah!
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.