Welsh Road Library
| Sunday, 5/11 | Closed |
| Monday, 5/12 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 5/13 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 5/14 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 5/15 |
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Friday, 5/16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 5/17 | Closed |
- * Thursday has hour changes – Due to staff development.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 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
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
Facilities
- Baby changing station
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Scanner
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Little Ones' Storytime
Mon, May 19, 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
Taffy the Entertainer Presents...
Mon, May 19, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Get ready to smile and laugh! Taffy the Entertainer will visit Welsh Road Library and bring along plenty of whimsy and joy. Expect quite a bit of interactive fun, music, balloon twisting, silly magic and games for what will be an unforgettable afternoon. Best for children under…
Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, May 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters
Wed, May 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome!
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 branch 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 in back of 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, and it still holds true today.
The library has a futuristic 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, and the preschool center has a carousel theme. The building was awarded the "Distinguished Building Award" by the Pennsylvania Society of Architects in 1970.
The library was renovated in 1996 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which brought Internet service to every library.