Closings and Renovations
Adjustments for Thursday, October 9, 2025
Branches
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Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library opens at 10:30 a.m.Staff Shortage - Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Nicetown-Tioga Library opens at 11:15 a.m.Staff Shortage - Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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Philadelphia City Institute opens at 2:00 p.m.Staff Shortage - Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Welsh Road Library opens at 1:00 p.m.Staff Shortage - Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Long-Term Closings
The following Free Library locations are closed for an extended period of time.
Cooling Issues
- McPherson Square Library - Anticipated opening date is November 4th.
Building Emergency
- Falls of Schuylkill Library - Exterior plumbing work, anticipated opening date is October 21st.
Building Improvement
- Torresdale Library - HVAC renovation. Anticipated opening date no later than October 20th.
Holiday Closings
All Free Library locations will be closed on the following holidays:
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 20, 2025
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Presidents' DayMonday, February 17, 2025
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Good FridayFriday, April 18, 2025
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EasterSunday, April 20, 2025
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Memorial DayMonday, May 26, 2025
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025
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Indigenous Peoples' DayMonday, October 13, 2025
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025 -
Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025