Charles Santore Library

Hi! We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Charles Santore Library next month! Here are the calendar and descriptions of the various program offerings for the month of May. Thank you so much for continuing to support us!

We are closed through April 1st due to heating issues.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
The dropbox is closed. Please return library material to your nearest location.

Available holds will be held at the branch through April 11th.

We need 1 extra day, but we will re-open on Wednesday, February 18th! Just in time for Ms. Lindsay’s storytimes at 10:15am and 11am.

We can’t wait to see our patrons again!

Santore Library’s closure has been extended through February 17th, 2026 to allow additional time to complete necessary building work and ensure the building is safe and ready for the community. We appreciate your patience as we finish these improvements.

While we are still closed, you can:

o Visit nearby branches: South Philadelphia, Independence, and Whitman 🏫

o Access free digital resources 24/7 on the Free Library website 💻

📞For any questions or concerns, call our free help line at 1-833-TALK-FLP (1-833-825-5357). Thank you for your patience as we work to restore full service.

Thank you all! Be well, be safe, and stay warm!

- The Charles Santore Library Staff

Santore Library’s closure has been extended from January 20, 2026 to February 3, 2026 to allow additional time to complete necessary building work and ensure the building is safe and ready for the community. We appreciate your patience as we finish these improvements.

While we are still closed, you can:

o Visit nearby branches: South Philadelphia, Independence, and Whitman 🏫

o Access free digital resources 24/7 on the Free Library website 💻

📞For any questions or concerns, call our free help line at 1-833-TALK-FLP (1-833-825-5357). Thank you for your patience as we work to restore full service.

Thank you all! Be well, be safe, and stay warm!

- The Charles Santore Library Staff

📢 The Charles Santore Library will be closed from December 1, 2025, to January 20, 2026, to upgrade and replace our heating and cooling system. We know how much our patrons rely on our space, and we apologize for the disruption. 📚

While we are closed, you can:
o Visit nearby branches: South Philadelphia, Independence, and Whitman 🏫
o Access free digital resources 24/7 on the Free Library website 💻

📞For any questions or concerns, call our free help line at 1-833-TALK-FLP (1-833-825-5357). Thank you for your patience as we work to restore full service.

• 📢 Charles Santore Library will be closed from December 1, 2025, to January 20, 2026, as we address HVAC repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.
📚The Free Library is still here for you:
o South Philadelphia, Independence, and Whitman are alternative neighborhood libraries you can visit 🏫
o E-books, audiobooks, movies, and digital learning tools are available on the Free Library of Philadelphia’s website. 💻
📞For any questions or concerns, call our free help line at 1-833-TALK-FLP (1-833-825-5357). We will continue to keep you posted with any updates and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Hi again, all! We were able to open well ahead of 1pm and we are currently open to the public. Come visit us at Santore Library today! Thank you for bearing with us this morning. Take care and be well!

Good morning. We will be experiencing a delayed opening today. Staff will be offering materials pickup services for patron holds. We are sorry and we thank you for your continued patronage. We expect to open to the public at 1pm today.

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Our apologies. But due to continued cooling issues, we will be closing early at 3pm today. We do expect to reopen tomorrow at 10am, and be open until 5pm. Thank you for bearing with us, and we do hope to see you all soon.