Queen Memorial Library — Attraction in Philadelphia

Awesome! The books are usually (not always) neatly organized, and the libraians are very friendly. The library lost a star for its noisyness. It can get VERY loud!

There is a little candy machine when you come in, perfect for munching on while flipping through pages. When you enter, there are stairs to go down. If you're feeling lazy, use the noisy elevator!

There are also bathrooms (HALLEJUAH!!!) that are nice and clean. The lighting is also nice. There are computers for ages about 5 - 8 with games already on there (Dora, etc), and no internet, but then there are computers with actual Internet for about 9+.

Overall, it's pretty nice!...

A real shame that this wonderful branch is open four hours a day and not at all on weekends. How is any regular working person meant to enjoy the library that they pay taxes for? How are kids meant to stay out of trouble with nowhere safe to hang out? I hope the city wises up and starts actually investing in this valuable community resource.

The staff here is lovely though. Hope they all...

City of Philadelphia- thank you for not making this library accessible to any adult with a full-time job or any kid going to school. I can think of so many better uses for all of the books that are never read. Maybe consider throwing them into potholes. Or house insulation? What about putting them all on an on boat which you light on fire and push into the ocean....