Whitman Library
200 Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148-2620
(2nd St. & Snyder Ave.)
215-685-1754
Immigration Resources Fair | New Americans
Sat, September 23, 2017 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at South Philadelphia Library
Are you a new immigrant to the Philadelphia area? Would you like to learn about resources available to you? Stop by and you can learn about employment, housing, health, English classes, and more! This event is free and no registration is required. For more information click here or call Abbe at 215-685-1758.
Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
| Sunday, 7/16 | Closed |
| Monday, 7/17 | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 7/18 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 7/19 |
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.* |
| Thursday, 7/20 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 7/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 7/22 | Closed |
- * Wednesday had hour changes – Staff development
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 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., Aug. 10 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Sep. 4 : Closed Labor Day
- Thu., Sep. 14 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
- Mon., Oct. 9 : Closed Columbus Day
- Thu., Oct. 12 : Opening at 2:00 PM Due to staff development.
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Change machine
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking (free)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Constructive Kids
Mon, Jul 24, 3:00 P.M.
Design and build imaginative structures using LEGO, Mega Bloks, Magna Tiles, and Keva Planks. We have blocks for kids of all ages, from toddler to…
Read to a therapy dog with PAWS for Reading!
Mon, Jul 24, 6:00 P.M.
Bella the French Bulldog will be at Whitman Neighborhood Library on selected Mondays for one-on-one reading sessions. She is a trained therapy dog…
Storytime
Tue, Jul 25, 10:00 A.M.
Join us for rhymes, songs, movement activities, and stories! This program is intended for children 0-5 years old and their caregivers; older…
Yoga for Adults
Wed, Jul 26, 6:30 P.M.
An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Mats are available, or you can bring your own. Wear something comfortable…
Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!
Thu, Jul 27, 10:00 A.M.
GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin…
About
Serving the diverse communities of Whitman and Pennsport, this neighborhood library is located on Snyder Avenue between 2nd Street and S. Philip Street. It is close to several shopping areas, including Snyder Plaza and Whitman Plaza, I-95, and Columbus Boulevard.
History
The neighborhood of Whitman and its library branch derive their names from the nearby Walt Whitman Bridge. In 1854, the community was included in what was then Passyunk Township. It was marshland, and many of the inhabitants raised pigs. The area south of Moore and between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers was known as "the Neck."
Growing out of European customs, the famous Philadelphia Mummers originated in the Neck. "Neckers" formed social clubs and visited each other in pop-in style and dressed in outlandish costumes for the fun of it. Out of this grew the "pea-shooters" who shot in the New Year.
The first official city parade was sponsored in 1901. Every year on New Year's Day, mummers dressed in elaborate costumes strut their stuff down Broad Street and later on 2nd Street or "Two Street." Mummery is particularly associated with Two Street, where a number of Mummers clubs are located.
The Whitman Branch of the Free Library opened on January 24, 1977. The library was renovated in 2000 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service.
When you visit the library, look in the meeting room to see scenes of South Philadelphia painted by well-known Philadelphia watercolorist Howard N. Watson.