A branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia located in South Philadelphia, serving the communities of Bella Vista, Queen Village, and Hawthorne. Formerly known as the Southwark Branch, it was renamed in 2004 to honor political leader Charles Santore.
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
Gaming every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…