Summer Meal Program for Youth at Five Free Library Locations
As the summer unfolds, five branches of the Free Library are stepping up to provide no-cost, ready-to-eat meals to children and teenagers aged 18 and under. The participating locations include Haverford Library, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, McPherson Square Library, Oak Lane Library, and Queen Memorial Library.
Importantly, no identification is necessary for youths to partake in this meal program, and meals must be consumed on the premises.
Schedules differ across locations, and availability may vary. Below is the detailed schedule for each library:
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Haverford Library
(5543 Haverford Avenue) | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
(68 W Chelten Avenue) | Mondays through Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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McPherson Square Library
(601 E. Indiana Avenue) | *contact the branch for meal time information (215-685-9995)
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Oak Lane Library
(6614 North 12th Street) | Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Queen Memorial Library
(1201 S. 23rd Street) | Mondays through Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Given potential staffing shortages and building issues, updates on temporary closures can be accessed on our Closings and Renovations page.
For additional free meal locations across the city, visit phila.gov/food.
If you have inquiries for the Free Library staff, please direct them to our Ask a Librarian page, and expect a reply within two business days.
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