Queen Memorial Library
Drop by any day for a free, nutritious lunch! Available to all kids 18 and under.
No registration is necessary -- just come have a bite to eat with us and refuel for your afternoon!
Every weekday, 12:30-1:30 pm, June 16th - August 8th
| Sunday, 6/29 | Closed |
| Monday, 6/30 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 7/1 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 7/2 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 7/3 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 7/4 |
Closed * |
| Saturday, 7/5 | Closed |
- * Friday had hour changes – Independence Day
| 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 | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Thu., Sep. 11 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
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)
- Street parking
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Crafternoons
Mon, June 30, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Join Librarian Kate in the children's section for a weekly craft! This craft program is intended for kids 5-11. Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
Zine & Button Making
Tue, July 1, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Calling all tweens and teens -- express yourselves! Our friends from South Street Art Mart will help you make zines (homemade magazines) or buttons about whatever your passion is. You will be able to take your creations home at the end of the workshop.
All Ages Chess Club
Tue, July 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Neighbors of all ages are invited to play chess with us! All supplies provided. No experience is necessary, all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.
Ants on a Log Pride Concert
Tue, July 1, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. Join us for this special concert, which is part of Ants on a Log's Pride Month Tour! Performed by trans/nonbinary…
About
The Queen Memorial Library is located on the lower level of the Landreth Apartments, the former Landreth School. The entrance is on Federal Street between 22nd and 23rd streets. Its amenities include a vibrant children's area, a dynamic space for teens, and a suite of longstanding programs like Chair Yoga for adults and Kids Can Cook culinary classes for kids and teens (temporarily on hiatus due to safety concerns). The library has partnered with UPenn's Graduate School of Education, the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Union Baptist Church, and many more community partners to offer a variety of events and programs to our patrons.
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History
Named in honor of a Philadelphia optician, pioneer microscope maker and philanthropist, the James W. Queen Memorial Library was founded in 1907. It was originally housed in the Hope Presbyterian Church at 33rd and Wharton Streets. This library became the Queen Memorial Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on December 13, 1912. In 1945, it was relocated to a rented building at 1313-15 Point Breeze Avenue.
Queen Memorial Branch opened in its current location on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in the Landreth Apartments, a residence for seniors. The building, built in 1889, is a renovated elementary school - the former Landreth School. Mamie Nichols, then Executive Director of the Point Breeze Federation, was a prime leader behind the renovation of the school into a "multi-purpose achievement center."