Fishtown Community Library, Free Library of Philadelphia

Fishtown Community Library, Free Library of Philadelphia The Fishtown Community Library serves Fishtown, East Kensington, and Olde Richmond. Come visit us!

Hi crafters! The next meeting of the Fishtown Craft Club is at the end of the month, with coffee provided by Impresso Ex...
05/14/2026

Hi crafters! The next meeting of the Fishtown Craft Club is at the end of the month, with coffee provided by Impresso Express again!

Join us at the Fishtown Library’s 3rd floor on May 30th at 11am for fun with glue sticks and stickers! Supplies provided and adults only please!

Can’t wait to see you all! 🌸🌸

Join The Clay Studio on Monday, June 15 at 5:00PM as their teaching artists guide and assist in the creation of your ver...
05/12/2026

Join The Clay Studio on Monday, June 15 at 5:00PM as their teaching artists guide and assist in the creation of your very own ceramics. In this workshop, participants will make Pride-themed projects inspired by the art of Keith Haring! Explore your creativity and self-expression while learning the fundamentals of clay building and decoration.

This program is open to adults of all skill levels, and will take place on our third floor, accessible by elevator.

🟩🔶🔴MADE AT THE LIBRARY🟡🔷🟪We may be a small and cozy space, but unlimited fun and creativity are inside! Take time to pla...
05/07/2026

🟩🔶🔴MADE AT THE LIBRARY🟡🔷🟪

We may be a small and cozy space, but unlimited fun and creativity are inside! Take time to play and imagine the next time you visit.

These toys and more are available every day in the Children’s area, and on our 3rd floor during our K-12 drop-in afterschool program and during special events!

Love crosswords, Wordle, Sudoku, and other puzzle games?Kick off your weekend with us and professional games editor Raym...
05/01/2026

Love crosswords, Wordle, Sudoku, and other puzzle games?

Kick off your weekend with us and professional games editor Raymond Simon on Saturday, May 9 from 11AM-12PM as we group solve our way through some puzzles. Puzzles will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

Free and open to adults of all skill levels. This program will take place on our 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.

🎉Our May 2026 calendar is HERE🎉✏️📓 LEAP into learning with the library’s free, drop-in Literacy Enrichment Afterschool P...
05/01/2026

🎉Our May 2026 calendar is HERE🎉

✏️📓 LEAP into learning with the library’s free, drop-in Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program ! K-12 students are invited every weekday from 2:00-4:30pm for homework help & fun activities. Caregivers welcome. Homework Help until 6pm on Mon/Tue.

💜Mondays at 11:30am (except 5/25) - Read, Baby, Read Storytime with Miss Liz for ages 0-2 📖

🩷Mondays from 2:00-4:30pm - LEAP Craft Day for K-12 kids. Homework help, too!

❤️Monday 5/4 from 5:00-6:30pm - Collage Workshop. Bring your creativity and make something unique ✂

🧡Monday 5/11 at 6pm - Monthly open meeting with

💛Tuesdays from 2:00-4:30pm - LEAP Craft Day for K-12 kids. Homework help, too!

💚Tuesdays at 5:45pm - English Conversation Group for adults 🗣️ Practice in a supportive setting

🩵Wednesdays from 2:00-4:30pm - LEAP LEGO party for K-12 kids. Homework help, too!

💙Wednesday 4/13 from 1:00-4:00pm - Public Health Resource tabling with

💜Wednesday 4/27 from 1:00-4:00pm - Mobile Office Hours with the Office of State Senator Nikil Saval

🩷Thursdays at 10:30am - Storytime Adventures with Miss Liz for kids ages 3+ 📖

❤️Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm - LEAP Movie Day for K-12 kids. Homework help, too!

🧡Fridays from 2:00-4:30pm (except 5/22) - LEAP Games Day for K-12 kids🎲 Homework help, too!

🧡Friday 5/8 at 10:30am - Dance Together with for ages 2-4 👯‍♀️

💛Saturday 5/2 at 12:00pm - Open Playtime for kids 0-6 🚂🧸

💚Saturday 5/9 at 11:00am - Puzzles Meetup. Come solve crosswords, sudoku, and other logic puzzles with other puzzlers!

🩵Saturday 5/16 at 11:00am - Fishtown Book Club's first meeting! We'll be reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng 📖 Free copies available at the library!

💜Saturday 5/30 at 11:00am - Paper Craft Club with ✂

Art is for everyone! Drop in between 5:00-6:30pm next Monday and make personalized art using repurposed materials includ...
04/29/2026

Art is for everyone! Drop in between 5:00-6:30pm next Monday and make personalized art using repurposed materials including magazines and books. Create a self-portrait, personal story, or something pretty!

Participants are welcome to bring their own materials. Paper materials, adhesive, and some cutting mats and Xacto knives provided. ✂

For adults. Limited to 12 participants. First come, first served.

This program will take place on the library's 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.

⭐This Saturday, 5/2 from 12-1:30pm⭐Kids ages 0-6 are invited to a drop-in open play session with the library’s toys! Bui...
04/29/2026

⭐This Saturday, 5/2 from 12-1:30pm⭐

Kids ages 0-6 are invited to a drop-in open play session with the library’s toys! Build with LEGOs, “cook” a meal, play with animal puppets & more. The only limit is your imagination!

🧸🚂🧩

This program will take place on the library’s 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.

What a great time today with and 🐜🪵🐝🎵We learned about insects, watched an Un-Talent show, cleaned up trash, sang Happy...
04/18/2026

What a great time today with and 🐜🪵🐝🎵

We learned about insects, watched an Un-Talent show, cleaned up trash, sang Happy Birthday to the Earth, and more 🌍

Thank you to the Fishtown Rec for hosting the show and providing tech support!

⭐Next Saturday, 4/18 from 2-3:30pm⭐Kids ages 0-6 are invited to a drop-in open play session with the library’s toys! Bui...
04/10/2026

⭐Next Saturday, 4/18 from 2-3:30pm⭐

Kids ages 0-6 are invited to a drop-in open play session with the library’s toys! Build with LEGOs, “cook” a meal, play with animal puppets & more. The only limit is your imagination!

🧸🚂🧩

This program will take place on the library’s 3rd floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.

🐰HOLIDAY HOURS🐰We have adjusted hours this week into next in observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays:Thursday ...
04/02/2026

🐰HOLIDAY HOURS🐰

We have adjusted hours this week into next in observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays:

Thursday 4/2: 10am-1pm
Friday 4/3: CLOSED
Saturday 4/4: 10am-5pm
Sunday 4/5: CLOSED
Monday 4/6: 11am-7pm

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Enjoy your holidays, for those who celebrate!

Address

1217 E Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19125

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12156859990

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