Kingsessing Library
| Sunday, 6/15 | Closed |
| Monday, 6/16 |
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. * |
| Tuesday, 6/17 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 6/18 |
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. * |
| Thursday, 6/19 |
Closed * |
| Friday, 6/20 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 6/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Monday had hour changes – Due to staff shortage.
- * Wednesday had hour changes – preparation for the Juneteenth holiday
- * Thursday had hour changes – Juneteenth
| 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
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Thu., Jul. 24 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- 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)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, June 23, 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…
Lego Club!
Tue, June 24, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.
Bartram’s Garden at the Library
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Our friends from Bartram’s Garden will come visit the library to share nature lessons, crafts and activities with our neighbors. Join us in the outdoor storycircle in nice weather or indoors at the children’s area activity tables in rain or excess heat.
Record Of The Month Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Like a Book Club, but for music! Listen to the selected album, then 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…
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.