Free Library of Philadelphia Haverford Avenue Branch

Free Library of Philadelphia Haverford Avenue Branch Located at the busy intersection of Haverford Avenue, 56th and Westminster Streets, the branch serves the community of Haddington-Carroll Park.

The library has a lively aquarium theme in the preschool center. The Haverford Branch is accessible from SEPTA bus routes: G, 15, 30, 31 and is near the Market-Frankford El's 56th Street Station.

School is coming soon- Come join us tomorrow for a -To-School ! and for ! Prizes for all.
08/12/2026

School is coming soon- Come join us tomorrow for a -To-School ! and for ! Prizes for all.

For the incoming month here are the L.E.A.P. activities full of exciting, educational and free!
07/31/2026

For the incoming month here are the L.E.A.P. activities full of exciting, educational and free!

Don't miss it! This Friday (7/31) at 1:30pm local Philadelphia author and storyteller Thembi Palmer makes her appearance...
07/27/2026

Don't miss it! This Friday (7/31) at 1:30pm local Philadelphia author and storyteller Thembi Palmer makes her appearance at Haverford Avenue Library with her Story Adventures program. Patrons will get the chance to interact with stories through puppets, movement, and music!




Come join the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology here at the Haverford Avenue Branch this Saturday from 1-2:30pm.Bein...
07/21/2026

Come join the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology here at the Haverford Avenue Branch this Saturday from 1-2:30pm.

Being a program geared towards adults and all about the forces of life with CEMB. Join the fun, explorative, and knowledge based community programming happening here soon.

The first 20 participants receive a giveaway ! 🎉

07/17/2026

You can't keep a good library down! Haverford Avenue Library is back open after flooding over the weekend. Patrons are a...
07/16/2026

You can't keep a good library down! Haverford Avenue Library is back open after flooding over the weekend. Patrons are asked to be mindful of dehumidifier cords.

07/09/2026

Rolling out the July activities for L.E.A.P. at the Haverford Avenue Library.Come join in the fun, take a break from the...
07/02/2026

Rolling out the July activities for L.E.A.P. at the Haverford Avenue Library.

Come join in the fun, take a break from the heat, and enjoy with friends. With activities like library bingo to plant making!



*activities may change due to supply need

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06/27/2026

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Thanks to all for and last Monday for our 2nd annual at -we -we and we together at the ! ...
06/22/2026

Thanks to all for and last Monday for our 2nd annual at -we -we and we together at the !

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5543 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19139

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12156851964

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