Revolution at the Library

The Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia are excited to partner on a new free program at libraries across the city, Revolution at the Library! Aimed at elementary school students and their families, Revolution at the Library will feature fun and curiosity-provoking object-, document-, and story-based activities that bring the people and events of the American Revolution to life. Appearing at libraries across Philadelphia, find your local branch to join us for exciting, hands-on fun.

Locations & Dates

See which Free Library of Philadelphia branches the Museum will be visiting and when! Programs are free to attend and do not require advance registration. The Museum will provide free transportation and gallery access for each branch's Museum visit.

Stay tuned as we confirm more branches!

Richmond Branch

2987 Almond Street

Program 1 - June 13, 4 p.m.
Program 2 - June 14, 4 p.m.
Museum Visit - July 13, 2 p.m.

Northeast Regional Library in Philadelphia.

Northeast Regional Branch

2228 Cottman Avenue

Program 1 - July 7, 3 p.m.
Program 2 - July 14, 3 p.m.
Museum Visit - July 21, 11 a.m.

Torresdale Branch

3079 Holmes Avenue

Program 1 - July 14, 10:30 a.m.
Program 2 - July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Oak Lane Branch

6614 N. 12th Street

Program 1 - July 18
Program 2 - July 23
Museum Visit - July 30

Thomas F. Donatucci Library in Philadelphia

Thomas F. Donatucci Branch

1935 W. Shunk Street

Program 1 - July 19, 11 a.m.
Program 2 - July 26, 11 a.m.
Museum Visit - July 30, 11 a.m.

Paschalville Branch

6942 Woodland Avenue

Program 1 - July 28, 4 p.m.
Program 2 - Aug. 4, 4 p.m.
Museum Visit - Aug. 9, 11 a.m.

Haddington Branch

446 N. 65th Street

Program 1 - Aug. 3, 4 p.m.
Program 2 - Aug. 10, 4 p.m.
Museum Visit - Aug. 12, noon

Kingsessing Branch

1201 S. 51st Street

Program 1 - Aug. 15, 4 p.m.
Program 2 - Aug. 22, 4 p.m.
Museum Visit - Sept. 5, 11 a.m.

Lucien Blackwell Library in Philadelphia

Lucien E. Blackwell Branch

125 S. 52nd Street

Program 1 - Aug. 17, 1 p.m.
Program 2 - Aug. 31, 1 p.m.
Museum Visit - Aug 27, 11 a.m.

Joseph Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Branch

68 W. Chelten Avenue

Program 1 - Sept. 20, 4 p.m.
Program 2 - Sept. 27, 4 p.m.
Museum Visit - Oct. 7, 2 p.m.

Free Library Philadelphia Parkway Central

Parkway Central Branch

1901 Vine Street

Program 1 - Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Program 2 - Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m.
Museum Visit - TBD

Contact Us

For more information or questions about the Revolution at the Library program, contact Family Programs Manager Rebecca Franco at rfranco@amrevmuseum.org.

Revolution at the Library is supported by a generous grant from IMLS.