Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, Free Library of Philadelphia

The Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, formerly known as the Germantown Branch Library, is a prominent public library located in Philadelphia, PA. Serving the Northwest Philadelphia community, the library is named in honor of Joseph E. Coleman, the city's first African-American City Council President. With a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1895, the library offers a wide range of services and amenities, including public transportation access, book drop facilities, computer labs, meeting spaces, and a variety of programs and events for all age groups.

Located on West Chelten Avenue, the library is situated in close proximity to Germantown Avenue, an old Indian trail that played a significant role in the area's early settlement. The library's notable features include Regional Ricky, a life-size dragon sculpture by Stewart Paul, which overlooks the amphitheater and the children's department. Renovated in 1997 as part of the Changing Lives campaign, the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library continues to be a vital resource and community hub for residents of Northwest Philadelphia.

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