General contact information:

833 Chestnut Street, Suite 1220
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4429
Phone: 215.574.7900
Fax: 215.574.7920

Regular Library Hours

Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: open until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed

Live Chat Hours

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2013 Holiday Closures

Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 21
Presidents' Day - Monday, February 18
Good Friday - Friday, March 29
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27
Independence Day - Thursday - Friday, July 4 - 5
Labor Day - Monday, September 2
Columbus Day - Monday, October 14
Veterans Day Monday - November 11
Thanksgiving - Thursday - Friday, November 28 - 29
Christmas Eve - open 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25
New Year's Eve - open 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Tuesday, December 31
New Year's Day - January 1, 2014

2012 Holiday Closures

Christmas Holiday - Monday - Tuesday, December 24 - 25
New Year's Holiday - Monday - Tuesday, December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Inclement Weather

Jenkins follows Philadelphia's policy regarding closing during inclement weather and other emergencies. When possible, closings will be announced in advance on this website. Otherwise, patrons should watch for news of Philadelphia city government closings.