Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
| Sunday, 6/29 | Closed |
| Monday, 6/30 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 7/1 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 7/2 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 7/3 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 7/4 |
Closed * |
| Saturday, 7/5 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Friday had hour changes – Independence 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
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
Services
Facilities
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Public restrooms
- Study rooms
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Sew What?! in theHEIM CENTER EAST Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, July 2, 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…
60 Years of LGBTQ+ Liberation in Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
On July 4, 1965, 39 members of gay and lesbian organizations from various Eastern cities across the U.S. picketed outside Independence Hall to advocate for rights and dignity. Over the following 60 years, Philadelphia has remained a central hub for organized efforts aimed at achieving liberation…
Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, July 19, 2025
11:00 A.M.
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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.