Katharine Drexel Branch Library

07/29/2026

Join the Katharine Drexel Library on Monday August 3 at 1:00 for an enriching program on container gardens with native plants, presented by Master Gardener Barbara Mancini of the Penn State Extension program. As we approach fall, it's a great time to start planning or prep to winterize existing container gardens!

Native Plant Gardening Series: Session 2-Container Gardening Monday, August 3 at 1 PM Join master gardener Barbara Mancini, Penn State extension program, for two presentations on two types of native plant gardening in our Meeting Room. Landscaping with native plants is an impactful choice we can mak...

07/24/2026

Hello neighbors! A friendly request to remind your children and neighbors not to light firecrackers outside the library...Thank you!

07/16/2026

Escape the heat and smoke today with a visit from the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Katharine Drexel Library today at 1:00:

Animal Champions with the Center for Aquatic Sciences **NEW LOCATION** KATHARINE DREXEL BRANCH 11099 KNIGHTS RD (AT FAIRDALE) PHILA 19154 Thursday, July 16 at 1 PM The Center for Aquatic Sciences at the Adventure Aquarium will join us with LIVE animals to teach us all about the amazing adaptations t...

05/21/2026

05/17/2026

Join us for fun Food-themed stories and songs followed by creative play at Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.

05/04/2026

Join us for fun stories and songs about Shapes followed by creative play at Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m.! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.