The Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement is a flexible atrium for lively engagement and interaction, intellectual discourse, and grassroots problem solving. Call or message us with any questions.
______________________________________________________________________________
Huddle Rooms
We have 4 meeting rooms available for patrons to use on a first come basis
and book for 2 hour sessions with unlimited extended time if no one else is waiting. Each room can accommodate 1-4 people at a time.
______________________________________________________________________________
Chess Club -- Thursdays from 1 PM - 4 PM and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM
There are several chess boards set up around the department for patrons to play. If there is no one to play with, feel free to challenge a staff member at the service desk. Call or message us with any questions or to express interest in joining the Chess Club. Note: Must sign up for the Chess Club to attend on Tuesday evenings. You can sinn up in person, over the phone, or send us a message with name, email, and skill level. Must use the entrance on Wood street on Tuesday evenings.
______________________________________________________________________________
Newspapers
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Daily News
New York Times
New York Post
New York Daily News
Wall Street Journal
USA Today
Washington Post
Financial Times
International Business Daily
Philadelphia Metro
______________________________________________________________________________
Board Games
The Heim Center has a collection of board and card games available to play onsite any time we are open. Feel free to message us to inquire about a particular game.
______________________________________________________________________________
Crossword Puzzles
We provide copies of the crossword puzzles from the newspapers we carry. Talk to a staff member if the puzzle you’re looking for is not available.
______________________________________________________________________________
Free Books
We have a selection of free books available every day. We ask that you limit your selection to 1 or 2 books.
