Charles L. Durham Library

Charles L. Durham Library Formerly the Mantua Branch, the library was renamed in 1995 to honor Judge Charles L. Durham.

Serving the Mantua and Powelton communities, the library is located near the Drexel University campus and the Philadelphia Zoo.

Here at Durham, we are trying something new. Check out our latest collection: World Languages. Right now it's just Korea...
04/13/2026

Here at Durham, we are trying something new. Check out our latest collection: World Languages. Right now it's just Korean children's books, but we hope to expand it!

P.S. Come check them out now. They have that new book smell! 😍🥰

Don't forget that today at 3:45 is Build Your Dream Neighborhood!
01/15/2026

Don't forget that today at 3:45 is Build Your Dream Neighborhood!

Looking for a fun, collaborative STEAM program for your kiddos to enjoy after school? Join us on the 15th and the 29th f...
01/08/2026

Looking for a fun, collaborative STEAM program for your kiddos to enjoy after school? Join us on the 15th and the 29th for Build Your Dream Neighborhood!

Open Space Sandbox’s collaboration with LEAP aims to foster conversations between elementary schoolers about what they would like to see in the vacant lots of their neighborhoods. The children attending the programs will be able to use the online tool to dream of their own designs for nearby public spaces. This program is recommended for grades 3-8.

New year, new LEAP fun! Join us starting Jan 5th for a ton of after school activities ranging from zine making to Friday...
01/02/2026

New year, new LEAP fun! Join us starting Jan 5th for a ton of after school activities ranging from zine making to Friday Game Days.❄💙

🎉Happy New Year to our favorite community!🎉
01/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year to our favorite community!🎉

New year, new programs! While we will close at 1PM tomorrow, and will remain closed until the 2nd of January, feel free ...
12/30/2025

New year, new programs! While we will close at 1PM tomorrow, and will remain closed until the 2nd of January, feel free to mark the following programs onto your fresh calendar. We hope to see you there!

12/26/2025

✨️Happening TODAY at Parkway Central Library! ✨⁠
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Join us for our two-day Kwanzaa celebration featuring live performances and activities honoring Kwanzaa's history and traditions, in partnership with the Kwanzaa Cooperative.

🕛12:00-3:00PM
📚️Explore history, culture, and community⁠
🎁Enjoy snacks and other giveaways (while supplies last)⁠
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Stop by, bring a friend, and celebrate with us today and tomorrow. We can't wait to see you there!

🎄Holiday Hours Update! 🎄Please note our adjusted library hours in observance of the Christmas holiday. Wednesday 12/24: ...
12/23/2025

🎄Holiday Hours Update! 🎄

Please note our adjusted library hours in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Wednesday 12/24: All Free Library locations will be open until 1PM.
Thursday 12/25: All Free Library locations will be CLOSED.

Hi everyone! Due to an unexpected building emergency, we are closed the rest of the day.a d Animal Tales is cancelled. W...
12/11/2025

Hi everyone! Due to an unexpected building emergency, we are closed the rest of the day.a d Animal Tales is cancelled. We are sorry for the unexpected inconvenience.

All week long we are giving away winter gear (a big thank you to The Everett Beauregard Foundation !!) for kiddos while ...
12/09/2025

All week long we are giving away winter gear (a big thank you to The Everett Beauregard Foundation !!) for kiddos while you can sign up for the Winter Reading Game. Stop by any time for this fun wintery goodness :)

Don't forget about our Meet the Author: Thembi Palmer today at 1:30!Join us for an interactive, sensory-rich author visi...
12/06/2025

Don't forget about our Meet the Author: Thembi Palmer today at 1:30!

Join us for an interactive, sensory-rich author visit that invites children to explore food, culture, and curiosity through storytelling, rhythm, and play! Free books will be available while supplies last. This program is great for children ages 3-8 and their families.

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3320 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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