Queen Memorial Library - Free Library of Philadelphia

Queen Memorial Library - Free Library of Philadelphia The Queen Memorial Library serves Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood and surrounding area. Queen Memorial Library was founded in 1907.

Named in honor of a Philadelphia optician, pioneer microscope maker and philanthropist, the James W. It was originally housed in the Hope Presbyterian Church at 33rd and Wharton Streets. This library became the Queen Memorial Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on December 13, 1912. In 1945, it was relocated to a rented building at 1313-15 Point Breeze Avenue. Queen Memorial Branch opened o

n Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in the Landreth Apartments, a residence for seniors. The building, built in 1889, is a renovated elementary school - —the former Landreth School. Mamie Nichols, Executive Director of the Point Breeze Federation, was a prime leader behind the renovation of the school into a "multi-purpose achievement center."

Summer Quest starts Monday! Check out the exciting programs for all ages, happening through August.This year, kids, teen...
06/03/2026

Summer Quest starts Monday! Check out the exciting programs for all ages, happening through August.

This year, kids, teens AND adults can sign up for Summer Quest and earn prizes for reading, exploring, creating and just hanging out at the library! We are raffling off gift cards to some great neighborhood businesses for adult participants - stay tuned!

The E.M. Stanton Elementary School orchestra performs today at 4pm in the library garden!
05/28/2026

The E.M. Stanton Elementary School orchestra performs today at 4pm in the library garden!

Everyone in the community is welcome to check out the Stanton Elementary Orchestra Petting Zoo of instruments. Stay for a concert in the garden! This program takes place from 4:00-4:45 p.m. Bring your own blanket!

Stanton Elementary Orchestra is back for their annual library performance & instrument petting zoo aka an opportunity to...
05/14/2026

Stanton Elementary Orchestra is back for their annual library performance & instrument petting zoo aka an opportunity to see & touch the instruments gently!

We've got it all this month!🐰Bunnies (storytime with a real, live bunny named Charlie on May 9th!)🧱Breezy history (add Y...
05/04/2026

We've got it all this month!

🐰Bunnies (storytime with a real, live bunny named Charlie on May 9th!)
🧱Breezy history (add YOUR Point Breeze history to our neighborhood archive on May 16th or May 30th)
🏉Beyblades (join our monthly Beyblade Club on May 21st!)
🎨Black Heritage Art and Storytelling (an all-ages workshop on May 27th!)

Come through and see what's happening at the library in May!

Ever wanted to send messages without people seeing them? Meshtastic combines cell phones and cheap radios to create dist...
05/04/2026

Ever wanted to send messages without people seeing them? Meshtastic combines cell phones and cheap radios to create distributed networks that allow the transmission of tiny, tweet-sized messages. Join us to learn more from volunteers with PhillyMesh!

Would you like a set of 2024 World Book encyclopedias for your classroom or your home? Call the library at 215-685-1899 ...
04/24/2026

Would you like a set of 2024 World Book encyclopedias for your classroom or your home? Call the library at 215-685-1899 and ask for Julie if you are interested. We need to make way for the 2026 edition!

Happy Spring, neighbors! We are doing some spring cleaning and need some new supplies. If you are able, please consider ...
04/16/2026

Happy Spring, neighbors! We are doing some spring cleaning and need some new supplies. If you are able, please consider donating an item from our wishlist to the library! Thank you and enjoy the beautiful weather!

If your kid missed the first meeting of our new DnD club, it's not too late! The group will have its second meeting this...
04/13/2026

If your kid missed the first meeting of our new DnD club, it's not too late! The group will have its second meeting this Saturday, April 18th at 11:30 am. New members welcome!

Get ready for gardening season at our seed and plant swap! All are welcome. We will meet in the garden across from the l...
04/07/2026

Get ready for gardening season at our seed and plant swap! All are welcome. We will meet in the garden across from the library entrance, weather permitting! 🌞

Address

1201 S 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
19146

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156851899

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Queen Memorial Library - Free Library of Philadelphia posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category