05/28/2026
Lawncrest Branch - Free Library of Philadelphia
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A library outranks any other thing a community can do to benefit its people. - Andrew Carnegie The Lawncrest Branch opened its doors on September 18, 1961.
It serves the communities of Lawndale, Crescentville, and Cedar Grove. The Route 18 Bus stops right by the library and the R8 train stops nearby at Lawndale Station.
05/13/2026
Open to everyone. Beginners welcome. One to two hours, leave when you need to. Limited or no restrooms. Dress for the weather. Cancels for downpours or storms.
Birding backpacks with binoculars, field guides, and trail maps available.
05/13/2026
Using a miniature soccer field, teams can test how a ball moves on different surfaces and under changing weather effects, then strategize how to score goals even under tough conditions.
05/04/2026
Please take the survey if you visit us or another newly renovated branch.
04/29/2026
Beginner friendly. All ages. See you here!
Yoga, yoga, yoga!
Saturdays at 11 am
Lawncrest Library.
04/15/2026
Feel free to share.
04/15/2026
If you'd like to own this 22-volume 2022 encyclopedia, it's at the library waiting for you. First to come and get it gets it.
04/09/2026
"Every other week" means: tomorrow!!
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6098 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19111
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |