Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 4/13 Closed
Monday, 4/14 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/15 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/16 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 4/17 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *
Friday, 4/18 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed *
Saturday, 4/19 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • * Thursday has hour changes – preparation for the Good Friday holiday
  • * Friday has hour changes – Good Friday
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

  • Thu., Apr. 17 : Closing at 1:00 PM preparation for the Good Friday holiday
  • Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
  • Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
  • Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
View all holiday closings

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, April 15, 2025 4:00 P.M. This event has already happened.

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?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 16, 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…

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, April 17, 2025 5:00 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…

Free Library Chess Club

Tue, April 22, 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…

 

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.