Holmesburg Library
| Sunday, 2/16 | Closed |
| Monday, 2/17 |
Closed * |
| Tuesday, 2/18 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 2/19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 2/20 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 2/21 |
10:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Saturday, 2/22 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Presidents' Day
- * Friday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10 - 10:45 a.m. today.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 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 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Mar. 20 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Street parking (free)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career…
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally…
Saving and Budgeting
Learn how to get your financial house in order from creating a budget to saving for goals like retirement.
Holmesburg Chess Club
Like to play chess? Join us for a friendly game. Learn how to play or practice your skills. Chess boards provided. All levels welcome!
About
Serving the Holmesburg and Mayfair communities.
History
In 1682, Thomas Holme was granted 1,646 acres in Lower Dublin as payment for his service as William Penn's surveyor-general. At one time the village was called Washington, but when some of Thomas Holme's relatives decided to sell some land, they advertised it as being in "Holmesburg."
The branch also serves the Mayfair section, which was developed in the 1920's and took its name from a resident who wanted to form a civic association. He said, "We may fare well if we get behind this community and push so why not call it Mayfair."
The Holmesburg Branch was founded in 1867 as the Holmesburg Reading Room and Library Association, a subscription library. In 1880, it was transferred to the trustees of the Lower Dublin Academy and was referred to as the Thomas Holme Free Library.
In 1899, an agreement between the academy trustees and the Free Library of Philadelphia established the Thomas Holme Branch, which opened in 1900 in the Atheneum, 8000 Frankford Ave. In 1906, the Trustees of the Lower Dublin Academy donated land and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated funds for a new library, which opened on June 26, 1907. The library was renovated in 1998 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and added Internet service.