Wadsworth Library
| Sunday, 3/23 | Closed |
| Monday, 3/24 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 3/25 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 3/26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 3/27 |
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Friday, 3/28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 3/29 | Closed |
- * Thursday had hour changes – Due to staff development.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 12 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking (free)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Healthy Hair Flair Experience
Tanisha, a certified hair stylist, will teach how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair wellness. Due to the use of hot styling tools, this…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. This service will be…
Read, Color, and Comb Storytime
Join us for an interactive storytelling journey describing how Tanisha Thompson and her daughters Veriteady and Klere Kado Thompson published their children's book It's Time to Comb Your…
About
Located in the Wadsworth Avenue shopping district, this branch serves the Wadsworth, Cedarbrook, Ivy Hill, and East Mt. Airy communities. A free parking lot on Michener Street serves many of the stores in the area.
History
The Wadsworth area became part of the city of Philadelphia in 1854. Prior to a housing boom that began in the 1940's, the area was open woodlands and farms. Therefore, there are only two buildings in the community built before the 1940's. Wadsworth Avenue and Michener Street were named after two of the old family farms.
Before there was a branch library, the neighborhood made heavy use of the Free Library's bookmobile. Wadsworth Avenue Library, a modern building with a glass "storefront," opened on July 30, 1959. In 1992, the building reopened after being closed several years for asbestos removal and building renovations, including the addition of a meeting room. Colorful ribbons enlivened the glass façade and neon lights brightened the interior.
The library was further renovated in 1999 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service.