Library Locations Acting as Student Meal Sites

By Administrator RSS Mon, June 30, 2025

Five Free Library locations are offering children and youth aged 18 and under ready-to-eat meals this summer: Haverford Library, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, McPherson Square Library, Oak Lane Library, and Queen Memorial Library.

No IDs are required for youth to receive a free meal. Meals must be eaten on-site.

Dates and times for meals vary by location, and locations may be subject to change. Find a breakdown below:

  • Haverford Library (5543 Haverford Avenue) | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library (68 W Chelten Avenue) | Mondays through Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • McPherson Square Library (601 E. Indiana Avenue) | *contact the branch for meal time information (215-685-9995)
  • Oak Lane Library (6614 North 12th Street) | Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Queen Memorial Library (1201 S. 23rd Street) | Mondays through Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Due to occasional staffing shortages and building concerns, the most up-to-date information about our temporary closures can be found on our Closings and Renovations page.


To find more free food and meals throughout the city, visit phila.gov/food.


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