Cecil B. Moore Library

Cecil B. Moore Library

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Originally named the Columbia Avenue Branch, the library opened for business on April 10, 1962. This branch succeeded the Wagner Institute Branch, located at 17th and Montgomery. Wagner Institute Branch was the first extension, or branch, of the Free Library, opening on October 18, 1892. It still exists at 17th and Montgomery as a science and natural history museum. Cecil Bassett Moore was a lawye

05/21/2026

TODAY at Cecil B. Moore Library! Multiple employers will be in attendance, and we will have job seeker and resume support.

Thursday, May 21st from 10am-2pm.

04/24/2026

It's time to ask for donations for summer programming!

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We get an influx of kids all day long in the summer. We need a much higher volume of craft and activity supplies. Please use our Amazon wish list to purchase some for us.

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2320 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19121

Opening Hours

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