Bustleton Branch-Free Library of Philadelphia

Bustleton Branch-Free Library of Philadelphia Come check us out! We have books, movies, cd's, audiobooks, and more!

Serving the diverse Bustleton and Somerton communities, we are located right next to George Washington HS.

When do you feel free to say what you really think? How do you experience free expression in your own life? Knight Found...
05/28/2026

When do you feel free to say what you really think? How do you experience free expression in your own life? Knight Foundation and Cortico are convening 45+ small-group conversations across 10 cities--and Philadelphia is one of them. They want to hear from people who don't usually get asked. Your perspective helps shape a national record.

This isn't a debate or a survey. It's a relaxed, recorded conversation at Bustleton Library with a small group of 4–6 people from our community (you can use a pseudonym; you can pass on any question). We'll provide some snacks and drinks.

The conversation will take place on Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. Please email [email protected] or call 215-685-0472 for more information and to register.

05/21/2026

All Free Library locations will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and will remain closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Library locations with Saturday hours will be opened as scheduled and regular hours will resume at all locations On Tuesday, May 26.

05/04/2026
Next Saturday visit Bustleton Library with personal memorabilia or photos from the neightborhood!
04/11/2026

Next Saturday visit Bustleton Library with personal memorabilia or photos from the neightborhood!

Bring your treasured photographs and documents to open hours for digital-scanning services. Learn best (and good enough) practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives. This is a Hyperlocal Heritage program.

04/01/2026

All Free Library locations will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, and will remain closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.

Select libraries will be open on Saturday, April 4 ➡ freelibrary.org/saturdays

The completed projects from our Claymobile program are here. Stop by and pick up your beautiful bowl!
03/13/2026

The completed projects from our Claymobile program are here. Stop by and pick up your beautiful bowl!

02/04/2026

Bustleton Library will have a delayed opening Thursday, February 5th @11 for building repairs. Thank you!

We will be a warming center until 9 PM tonight and again Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM.
01/23/2026

We will be a warming center until 9 PM tonight and again Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Residents can get out of the cold and into a heated space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. When the City of…

01/15/2026

All Free Library locations will close at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, January 16, and will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

You can still access our free online resources anytime with your Free Library card, including ebooks, audiobooks, research databases, and more 💻

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Address

10199 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19116

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156850472

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