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About

This Free Library branch serves the communities of Lawndale, Crescentville, Lawncrest, and Cedar Grove. It opened on September 18, 1961 and was last renovated in 2000. The library serves as a popular venue for community meetings, offers services to new Americans, and hosts a dynamic teen literacy program.

The Lawncrest Recreation Center is also a Rebuild project site.

Address	6098 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111
	Free Library website

Address

6098 Rising Sun Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Free Library website

Project Status: Completed

Totaling $4.5 million, the upgrades to Lawncrest Library include:

New floors, windows, lighting, painting, plumbing, HVAC, circulation desk, and interior finishes.
Expanded computer center with modern workstations and new furniture, including comfortable reader-ready seating.
A reimagined community gathering space with an updated kitchenette.
Upgraded accessibility features include ADA-compliant bathrooms, a new ramp, integrated pathways, and inclusive meeting rooms.
An exterior refresh with a new sign and landscaping.