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Serving North Central Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Sharswood, and the Johnson Homes.

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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 lawyer and civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate Girard College, president of the local NAACP, and member of Philadelphia's City Council. With the help of high school students gathering signatures for a petition, the names of the street and branch were changed in 1987 to honor Moore.

While visiting the library, you might notice the mural in the children's room, "Let Beauty Fill Their Eyes." It was painted by David Lawrence and portrait artist Rhasaan Fort in 2000. The mosaic in the vestibule, "Integration of Science and Art," was completed in 1963 by Edna Andrade. The library was renovated in 1996 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Web access to every library.

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Books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, GED and test books, WiFi, public computers, and more!

Address: 2320 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
Phone: (215) 685-2766
State: Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19121


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Quite during the day while the adults are there and staff is nice
8 years ago (14-09-2017)
I loved this library since i was a kid. They always been a 5 star to me........... ..........
9 years ago (09-06-2016)
Quiet and small. Friendly and helpful staff.
10 years ago (30-11-2015)
They need to be a little more professional.
10 years ago (15-02-2016)
I use my tablet there and can really zone out because its quiet. Just leave before the school kids that come at 3.p After 3p I rate it a 2
10 years ago (26-11-2015)
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