Kensington Library — Attraction in Philadelphia

Ms. B in the front is very very rude, I called and as I quote “hello, are you guys open” and she says yes and I tell her, the front door is not unlocked. I proceed to enter the building and she says with an attitude “I’m not a guy, when you called u said guys and I’m not a guy” like are you serious? Not to mention, someone walked right by me as I was waiting out front at 10am. Ms. B you need a class on professionalism and just being a person. Because if anyone knows, when u say “guys” it’s issued as plural for everyone, she must have had a bad night, because she made me any my daughter feel VERY uncomfortable that I turned around and walked out. HORRIBLE SERVICE! HORRIBLE GREETER at the front !! I will never bring my daughter back here. Ms. B needs to be checked! She should be here for the community!! And make us feel safe!! And that was the OPPOSITE way she made me and my daughter feel. Ms. B is not a...

I visited this branch for the first time yesterday and was so impressed. The staff was super nice, and set us up with library cards, and within 2 minutes of us arriving, we were invited to a fun kids music class they hold on Tuesdays that we’re excited to check out. They also immediately started a bubble machine for my daughter and another toddler to play with. We loved the play kitchen and blocks and puzzles, and there was so much to do that I had trouble getting my daughter to sit down to read all of the wonderful books. We took a bunch home and can’t wait to go...

The Kensington Library is a vital part of the Free Library of Philadelphia. It serves the Kensington, West Kensington, and Norris Square neighborhoods. The library offers a wide range of services, including book lending, computer access, and free Wi-Fi. It’s a welcoming space for community members to read, learn, and connect. With events and resources for all ages, it’s a hub for educational and cultural development in...