Kingsessing Library
| Sunday, 4/20 | Closed |
| Monday, 4/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 4/22 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 4/23 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 4/24 |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Friday, 4/25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 4/26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Thursday has hour changes – Due to staff development.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 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
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Thu., Jul. 24 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- 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
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Kingsessing Library. Speakers include Councilmember Gauthier and Library President Kelly Richards. Refreshments and youth activities will be provided.
Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, April 28, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
Record Of The Month Club- Kind Of Blue
Tue, April 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Like a Book Club, but for music! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for a free-flowing discussion about what we all liked and didn't like, the historical or personal significance of the album to us, fun facts or trivia, and any other hot musical takes we want to share. Snacks…
About
Located near the Kingsessing Recreation Center, this branch serves the Kingsessing neighborhood. The building is a half block south of Chester Avenue.
History
Kingsessing gets its name from the Indian word Chincessing, meaning "bog meadow" or "place of the big shells." This name was applied by the Dutch and the Swedes to the whole region along the west bank of the lower Schuylkill River. First officially mentioned in 1667, Kingsessing was the first village within the territory of Philadelphia.
The township of Kingsessing became a part of Philadelphia in 1854. At that time, the Belmont Cricket Club Playing Field occupied the land on which the library and recreation center now sit.
Kingsessing Branch opened on November 29, 1919, the 22nd library in Philadelphia to be constructed with Carnegie funds. The library was renovated in 1999 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service to every library.
While you're in the neighborhood, you can visit Bartram's Garden at 54th and Lindbergh Boulevard. Established by John Bartram in 1730, it’s now the oldest botanical garden in the country.