Overbrook Park Library
| Sunday, 5/12 | Closed |
| Monday, 5/13 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 5/14 |
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * |
| Wednesday, 5/15 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 5/16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 5/17 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 5/18 | Closed |
- * Tuesday has hour changes – Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10 - 10:30 a.m.
| 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 | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., May. 23 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., May. 27 : Closed Memorial Day
- Wed., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Thu., Jun. 27 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
Facilities
- Computers for public use
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- 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 counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Summer of Wonder Kickoff!
Come to the library to sign up for Summer of Wonder! While you’re here, enjoy some video games, face painting, snacks, and prizes! Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, there’s something for you! Age Range: All ages
About
Serving the community of Overbrook Park, this circular-shaped library sponsors a lot of lively programming. In warm weather, you can enjoy the outdoor patio.
History
Most of the land surrounding the Overbrook Park Branch originally belonged to a French farmer and nurseryman named Francis Supinot. The Overbrook Park neighborhood began growing after World War II, with brick rows homes and stores fronting Haverford Avenue.
The building boom continued to the 1950's. Lamberton School, the only public school in the city serving grades K-12, was built around this time. By 1960, the Schuylkill Expressway contributed to the growth of City Line Avenue and the Overbrook Park neighborhood.
Designed by architect Eugene Dichter, the Overbrook Park Branch opened on November 2, 1972. At the dedication, local poet Vincenzo Giallonardo delivered a poem in honor of the branch, which features an outdoor patio with attractive landscaping.
Overbrook Park started the first Teen Friends group in the Free Library. They created the mural in the meeting room and raised money to support branch activities.
The library was renovated in 1998 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service to every library.