Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
| Sunday, 8/31 | Closed |
| Monday, 9/1 |
Closed * |
| Tuesday, 9/2 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 9/3 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 9/4 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 9/5 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 9/6 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Labor Day
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
Services
Facilities
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Public restrooms
- Study rooms
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Pathways to Power: Celebrating Welcoming Week and National Voter Registration Day
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for YOU! Whether you're just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand, join us for a day of learning, sharing, and community-building! Let’s shape the future of Philly—together. What’s…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
The Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement is a flexible atrium for lively engagement and interaction, intellectual discourse, and grassroots problem solving. Staff and community members themselves activate this center with opportunities to learn about and shape the society that our library serves.