Revolution at the Library
The Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia are excited to partner again in 2023 on a free program at libraries across the city, Revolution at the Library! Aimed at elementary school students and their families, Revolution at the Library features fun and curiosity-provoking object-, document-, and story-based activities that bring the people and events of the American Revolution to life.
2023 Locations & Dates
See which Free Library of Philadelphia branches the Museum will be visiting in 2023! Programs are free to attend and do not require advance registration.
2023 Revolution at the Library is supported by the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation.
Greater Olney
5501 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19120Program Dates & Topics:
July 12, 11 a.m. - Life at Sea
Aug. 9, 11 a.m. - Spies
Wyoming
231 E. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120Program Dates & Topics:
July 14, 1 p.m. - Spies
July 21, 1 p.m. - Under the Museum
Northeast Regional
2228 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149Program Dates & Topics:
Aug. 1, 3:30 p.m. - Under the Museum
Aug. 8, 3:30 p.m. - Thinking Like a Historian
Holmesburg
7810 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136Program Dates & Topics:
Aug. 7, 3 p.m. - Thinking Like a Historian
Aug. 21, 3 p.m. - Spies
Bustleton
11099 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116Program Dates & Topics:
Aug. 15, 2 p.m. - Under the Museum
Aug. 22, 2 p.m. - Life at Sea
Oak Lane
6614 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19126Program Dates & Topics:
Aug. 24, 4 p.m. - Under the Museum
Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m. - Spies
Tacony
6742 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19135Program Dates & Topics:
Sept. 7, Time TBD - Under the Museum
Sept. 14, Time TBD - Thinking Like a Historian
West Oak Lane
2000 E. Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138Program Dates & Topics:
Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m. - Spies
Please Note: The Sept. 11 program has been cancelled.
Wadsworth
1500 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150Program Dates & Topics:
Sept. 15, Time TBD - Under the Museum
Sept. 22, Time TBD - Spies
Past Locations
See which Free Library of Philadelphia branches the Museum visited in 2022. Programs were free to attend and did not require advance registration. The Museum provided free transportation and gallery access for each branch's Museum visit.
2022 Revolution at the Library was supported by a generous grant from IMLS.
Richmond Branch
2987 Almond StreetNortheast Regional Branch
2228 Cottman AvenueTorresdale Branch
3079 Holmes AvenueOak Lane Branch
6614 N. 12th StreetThomas F. Donatucci Branch
1935 W. Shunk StreetPaschalville Branch
6942 Woodland AvenueHaddington Branch
446 N. 65th StreetKingsessing Branch
1201 S. 51st StreetLucien E. Blackwell Branch
125 S. 52nd StreetJoseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Branch
68 W. Chelten AvenueParkway Central Branch
1901 Vine StreetContact Us
For more information or questions about the Revolution at the Library program, contact Family Programs Manager Rebecca Franco at [email protected].