Ribbon Cutting Announcement

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Community Ventures, Rebuild, and the Free Library of Philadelphia are thrilled to announce the reopening of the newly renovated Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library! Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Enjoy delicious bites from a local food truck, music, and inspiring remarks from community leaders and local and state representatives. Let’s celebrate this exciting milestone together!

While there be sure to:

• Explore the Story Loop

• Sit in the Amphitheater

• Visit the Playful Learning Pod

• View the restored interior mural

• Park your bike in the bike parking area

• Enjoy the new trees and landscaping

• Relax on the new benches

• Discover how the library has become more accessible

• Check out some books!

Location: 5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 3:00 pm

Story Loop

Note: The Blanche A Nixon Memorial Statute is in development. There will be a separate unveiling for the statue once it is finished. Creative Philadelphia is leading this important project. —-> www.creativephl.org