Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities.
The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20; Friday, June 21; Saturday, June 22; and Sunday, June 23, 2024.
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Cecil B. Moore Library | 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (19121)
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Charles Santore Library | 932 South 7th Street (19147)
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Fox Chase Library | 501 Rhawn Street (19111)
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Fumo Family Library | 2437 South Broad Street (19148)
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Haverford Library | 5543 Haverford Avenue (19139)
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Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library | 68 West Chelten Avenue (19144)
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Lillian Marrero Library | 601 West Lehigh Avenue (19133)
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Logan Library | 1333 Wagner Avenue (19141)
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Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 South 52nd Street (19139)
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Nicetown-Tioga Library | 3720 North Broad Street (19140) → cooling SEPTA bus only at this location
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Oak Lane Library | 6614 North 12th Street (19126)
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Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library | 600 West Girard Avenue (19123)
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Walnut Street West Library | 201 South 40th Street (19104)
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Widener Library | 2808 West Lehigh Avenue (19132)
You can also phone our Library helpline for information on hours, renewals, and more at 1-833-TALK-FLP (825-5357).
The City of Philadelphia's map of Cooling Resources, including and beyond libraries, offers additional options to stay cool. There are also 90+ spraygrounds across Philadelphia to help you beat the heat. Find a Sprayground near you.
Have a question for Free Library staff? Please submit it to our Ask a Librarian page and receive a response within two business days.