Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
1935 Shunk Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145-4234
(20th & Shunk Sts.)
215-685-1755
Open today 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 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 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., Jan. 20 : Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Thu., Feb. 13 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Feb. 17 : Closed Presidents' Day
- Thu., Mar. 12 : Open 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Thu., Apr. 9 : 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)
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Snazzy Saturdays with Miss Sarah
Sat, Jan 18, 1:30 P.M.
Join our LEAP leader Miss Sarah to create fun and interactive crafts. All kids invited to participate. Children 7 and younger must be…
Sensory Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00 P.M.
Sensory Storytime is designed for children ages 10 and under who are on the Autism Spectrum. We will read stories, sing songs, and do other…
Construction Club
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30 A.M.
Legos, Lincoln Logs, MagnaTiles, Straws & Connectors, and more! Children ages 6 and under are invited to build and play. All…
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00 P.M.
Please join us for a free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs,…
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.