The Wynnefield Library now has an outdoor learning and playing space (see more photos below).

Another West Philly public library has been renovated thanks to the city’s Rebuild program, which invests millions of dollars in neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and libraries across Philadelphia.

Community members and officials gathered Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a grand reopening of the Wynnefield Library after a $700,000 renovation. The library, which serves the communities of Wynnefield and Overbook Farms, received a complete renovation of the exterior courtyard, transforming the space with new landscaping and hardscaping, a refreshed exterior wall, cameras and lighting, ADA upgrades, and more. This project was part of ongoing improvements to the library, totaling $1.4 million, that included roof repairs completed in 2019.

“The Wynnefield Library serves as a vital gateway to opportunity for our Wynnefield community,” Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District) said during the ceremony. “These courtyard improvements ensure that everyone, regardless of mobility or age, can access the facility safely and take advantage of the revitalized outdoor spaces for learning and connection.”

Wynnefield Library is known for its diverse programming, offering something for every age. From knitting groups to story time circles, this neighborhood hub has an enhanced space to expand its programming offerings.

For more details and upcoming events, visit: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/wynnefield-library.

(Photos courtesy of Rebuild PHL)