Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia)

Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) If you have a Garden and a Library......You have everything you need. - Cicero Explore the Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch.

One of 54 branches comprising the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Donatucci Branch is located in the Girard Estate section of South Philadelphia. Explore our newly open library garden, where you may read, meditate, socialize and picnic during library hours.

Come and sign up for our Donatucci Flea Market! 🤩🥳🤗
04/09/2026

Come and sign up for our Donatucci Flea Market! 🤩🥳🤗

Sat, April 11, 2026 11:00 A.M.Children's Department at Parkway Central LibraryJoin us as Tchin shares stories—or “lesson...
04/01/2026

Sat, April 11, 2026 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us as Tchin shares stories—or “lessons”—from across Turtle Island. These lessons explore how things came to be, how we are all connected, and how to show respect and appreciation for our environment and for one another. Tchin will also perform on a variety of rare Indigenous flutes, including some that have not been heard for generations. Come experience an inspiring blend of storytelling, culture and music in this FREE program!

Check out our April Event Calendar! We are having Chair 🪑Yoga, Children's Storytime, Chess♟ Club, Sew What?! 🧶Crafting, ...
03/28/2026

Check out our April Event Calendar! We are having Chair 🪑Yoga, Children's Storytime, Chess♟ Club, Sew What?! 🧶Crafting, ESL🗣️, puzzles 🧩and debuting a Garden Club🌱 4/1! 4/25 Join us for a Bird Migration Walk🐦 Friends of the Donatucci Library

Come help us refresh our 🌱backyard for Spring! On Wednesday April 1st @ 12:30pm we plan to invite our community to help ...
03/10/2026

Come help us refresh our 🌱backyard for Spring! On Wednesday April 1st @ 12:30pm we plan to invite our community to help us shape it up🌻

Join us for Chair 🪑Yoga w/Janet Faulls every Wednesday here from 11:30-12:30pm .yoga Friends of the Donatucci...
03/09/2026

Join us for Chair 🪑Yoga w/Janet Faulls every Wednesday here from 11:30-12:30pm .yoga Friends of the Donatucci Library

Who has too many puzzles or ones you don't want anymore? We want to host a puzzle 🧩swap ! We will make a date for it aft...
03/05/2026

Who has too many puzzles or ones you don't want anymore? We want to host a puzzle 🧩swap ! We will make a date for it after we accumulate an interest 🤩 Friends of the Donatucci Library

March Calendar is here 🎉Join us for some Chess♟, Crafting🧶, Chair Yoga🪑 and puzzles!🧩 Friends of the Donatucci Lib...
03/05/2026

March Calendar is here 🎉Join us for some Chess♟, Crafting🧶, Chair Yoga🪑 and puzzles!🧩 Friends of the Donatucci Library

LEAP Afterschool calendar for February here Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) ...
01/30/2026

LEAP Afterschool calendar for February here Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia)

Gearing up for next month! Check out our programming for February 🙌 Storytime is coming BACK!🦾🧸📖 Friends of the Do...
01/30/2026

Gearing up for next month! Check out our programming for February 🙌 Storytime is coming BACK!🦾🧸📖 Friends of the Donatucci Library Girard Estate Neighbors Association

December Calendar is here!!! Santa 🎅this Saturday, Puzzles 🧩all week, Chess ♟Club on Mondays and Chair Yoga 🧘on Wednesda...
12/02/2025

December Calendar is here!!! Santa 🎅this Saturday, Puzzles 🧩all week, Chess ♟Club on Mondays and Chair Yoga 🧘on Wednesday's! Sew What?! is canceled for two weeks due to surgery but come and craft anyways.....Sew What?! Friends of the Donatucci Library

Come and check out our ☃️ Xmas raffle! Santa is coming 12/6 to Donatucci Library🎅at 12pm. The Friends have amazing raff...
12/01/2025

Come and check out our ☃️ Xmas raffle! Santa is coming 12/6 to Donatucci Library🎅at 12pm. The Friends have amazing raffle prizes available to fulfill your gift-giving needs, whether for a loved one or yourself! Here is the list:
- Art & Coloring gift basket
- *Favors & Flavors* gift card
- French Press and Sweet Treats basket
- *Hot Hands Spa* gift card
- *Hand and Stone Spa* gift card
- Movie Night gift basket
- *Pottery Spottery* gift card
- *Philly Foodworks* gift basket
- *Pesto Ristorante* gift card
The Friends heartily thank all of the *local businesses* that donated raffle items. Please check them out! Free Library of Philadelphia Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) 🎄🎁❄️☃️🎅

Join us for🪑 Chair Yoga 🧘Wednesday 11/12 @11:30 with Janet down in our meeting room! CareerLink is assisting people with...
11/10/2025

Join us for🪑 Chair Yoga 🧘Wednesday 11/12 @11:30 with Janet down in our meeting room! CareerLink is assisting people with job help upstairs from 2-4:30 Donatucci Branch

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1935 W Shunk Street
Philadelphia, PA
19145

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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