Formerly known as the "Girard Avenue Branch," the library in 1977 took on the name of educator and c
Located on Girard Avenue, this branch was known as the Girard Avenue Branch until 1977, when it was named for an educator and community leader. The branch serves the communities of Olde Kensington, Kensington South, Ludlow, Yorktown, East and West Poplar, Northern Liberties, and Girard/Poplar.
06/22/2026
Did you know? Rodriguez Library is a Summer Meal Site!
Every Monday-Friday until August 21, we'll be serving free lunches for kids (under 18) from noon-2pm.
Today we have Italian wraps, oranges, and carrots with hummus!
06/15/2026
This Saturday, 6/20, at 11am! Join us for another Palestinian Storytime and Crafts!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/171235
06/14/2026
Is your kid inspired by the World Cup to learn more about soccer? Come to the library!
Each Monday in June, 2:30pm, learn about a different aspect of The Science of Soccer!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/169726
06/13/2026
Today's the day! Come out at 1pm today to get all your questions answered about legally changing your name or gender!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/168209
06/12/2026
Wondering how to legally change your name or gender marker? The folks from Jerner Law Group will be here at Rodriguez library on Saturday to answer all your questions about the process, legal ramifications, and what to do next.
Saturday, 6/13, 1pm!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/168209
06/09/2026
Wondering how to legally change your name or gender marker, if it's safe to do right now, and what to do next? We're having a program just for you!
Saturday, 6/13, 1pm, at Rodriguez Library, Jerner Law Group will be doing a Name Change Presentation, answering all these questions and more!
06/05/2026
Summer is coming!
Join us next Friday, 6/12, at 2:45 for our Summer Quest Kick-off Party!
There will be snacks! There will be games! There will be face-painting! There will be prizes and opportunities to find out more about Summer Quest! All ages are invited--come celebrate the beginning of summer with us!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/170636
06/04/2026
Wondering how to legally change your name or gender marker, if it's safe to do right now, and what to do next? We're having a program just for you!
Saturday, 6/13, 1pm, at Rodriguez Library, Jerner Law Group will be doing a Name Change Presentation, answering all these questions and more!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/168209
06/04/2026
Looking for some q***r books this Pride month? We've got them here at the library--any genre, any age range! Come and get 'em!
06/01/2026
Happy Pride Month at the Free Library!
We've got Pride programs coming up this month for adults, kids, and kids at heart!
Saturday, 6/13, Jerner Law Group is doing a Name Change Presentation, answering all your questions about how to get a legal name change and what to do next!
Saturday, 6/27, Ants on a Log is doing a free concert! If you haven't heard them yet, they play music "for children and other childlike people" and they are THE MOST FUN!
Come celebrate with us all month, and check out all the Free Library of Pride events all over the city!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/
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| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |