Cecil B. Moore Library
| Sunday, 5/11 | Closed |
| Monday, 5/12 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 5/13 |
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * |
| Wednesday, 5/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 5/15 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 5/16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 5/17 | Closed |
- * Tuesday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 5 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Book drop box
- Children's only restroom
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Street parking (free)
- Street parking
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, May 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Stop by for Open Office Hours from 10am to 12pm with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can…
Overdose Reversal Training and Narcan (Naloxone) Kit Giveaway
Thu, May 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Come join us as we have a training on overdoses at 12:00 p.m. Carlos Delvalle of Prevention Point brings a freshly updated training on how to administer overdose reversal treatment and related issues. Participants will receive a free Narcan (naloxone) supply kit at the end of the training.
Mr. Bey’s Builder’s Club
Thu, May 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Can you build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!
After-School Video Game Hang
Fri, May 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch.
About
Located near the intersection of 23rd Street and Ridge Avenue, this branch serves North Central Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Sharswood, and the Johnson Homes. Formerly the Columbia Avenue Branch, the avenue and the library were renamed in 1987.
History
Originally named the Columbia Avenue Branch, the library opened for business on April 10, 1962. This branch succeeded the Wagner Institute Branch, located at 17th and Montgomery. Wagner Institute Branch was the first extension, or branch, of the Free Library, opening on October 18, 1892. It still exists at 17th and Montgomery as a science and natural history museum.
Cecil Bassett Moore was a lawyer, civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate Girard College, president of the local NAACP, and member of Philadelphia's City Council. With the help of high school students gathering signatures for a petition, the names of the street and branch were changed in 1987 to honor Moore.
While visiting the library, you might notice the mural in the children's room, "Let Beauty Fill Their Eyes." It was painted by David Lawrence and portrait artist Rhasaan Fort in 2000. The mosaic in the vestibule, "Integration of Science and Art," was completed in 1963 by Edna Andrade. The library was renovated in 1996 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Web access to every library.