Welsh Road Library
| Sunday, 10/5 | Closed |
| Monday, 10/6 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 10/7 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 10/8 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 10/9 |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Friday, 10/10 |
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. * |
| Saturday, 10/11 | Closed |
- * Thursday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage. Materials pick up services offered 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Indigenous Peoples' 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
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
Upcoming Events
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, October 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
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 here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, October 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, October 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, November 3, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Experience fun and welcoming storytimes with books, laughter, songs to sing, and play led by librarian, Mr. Jay. Best for families with children ages 0-5. Caregivers are required to be present during storytime
About
Welsh Rd has reopened! Please check our calendar for Children's events or give us a call at 215-685-0498.
History
Welsh Road is named for the Welsh settlers from North Wales who came down this rough road in the 1700's to go to the grist mill on Pennypack Creek. The last section of Welsh Road, from Mower Street to Roosevelt Boulevard, was completed as an improved blacktop road and dedicated in 1954.
The community served by the Welsh Road branch began to develop after World War II, when returning servicemen received government-backed mortgages, and developers like the Korman and Orleans families bought large parcels of land.
The Welsh Road Library opened to the public on November 11, 1968. The library was one of the first in the country to be built in a shopping center, although it is really behind the Northeast Shopping Center. At the time of its opening, it was predicted that the unique location would enable Welsh Road to circulate in excess of 200,000 items per year. That prediction turned out to be remarkably accurate..
The library has a design that relies on three walls of glass to add to the interior lighting. The black and white marble mosaic "Space Cage" dominates the entryway. The building was awarded the "Distinguished Building Award" by the Pennsylvania Society of Architects in 1970.
The library was last renovated in 1996 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which brought Internet service to every library.