Ryerss Museum and Library
7370 Central Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 685-0544
ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

Hours:
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 10-4

Admission: FREE
Donations welcome

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  • We’re Hiring!

    PART-TIME LIBRARIAN

    The City of Philadelphia, Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time librarian to manage the library at the Ryerss Museum and Library, a small community library located within a historic house museum in Burholme Park in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia. The library is open to the public 10-4, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with flexible weekend scheduling. Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour. Position is immediately available.

    DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This is library patron service and support work assisting the public with the circulation and borrowing process, location of library materials, and library receipt and preparation. Librarians perform a variety of duties in connection with shelving, arrangement, sorting, dispatching and filing of library materials. Emphasis will also be on cataloging, acquisitions and organization. Must be able to work with and organize volunteers. The librarian is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including opening and closing the facility. Must demonstrate strong communication skills and work independently. Ability to work two weekends per month is required. This position is shared with another librarian. Expect approximately 36 hours of work per month.

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of basic library operations that includes standard Library of Congress Classification System, national cataloging rules and other pertinent standard library procedures and systems. Ideally, candidates will possess a fifth-year degree from an accredited school of library science, which included coursework in library services for children.

    PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 40lbs.

    TO APPLY If interested, please email resume and cover letter to: Theresa Stuhlman Theresa.Stuhlman@phila.gov

    No phone calls, please. Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215)685-0599 www.ryerssmuseum.org Ryerss is accessible by public transportation on the SEPTA regional rail Fox Chase Line to the Ryers Station which is about 3 blocks from the museum and library or by bus route #70.…

  • Science for Seniors : All About Birds Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 1 PM

    You are Invited To

    Science For Seniors: All About Birds

    Join us on

    Friday, April 4th at 1pm

    for this special event presented by the Pennypack Environmental Center

    Learn about the birds in our park and around your neighborhood, migration, and beginning bird watching. The PowerPoint presentation and discussion will be held in the museum, and followed by the option to use binoculars and look for birds in Burholme Park.

    The event is Free. Bring a friend. Come with your questions for our Birding expert.

    Please register for this event. Email us at: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

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  • Sketching Event Saturday, April 26 2025 1-3 PM

    Gather your paper and pencils and come sit and practice drawing with the fascinating historic objects of the Ryerss collection!  The afternoon will conclude with light refreshments, conversation and sharing.  $5 donation suggested.

    Please register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com  There is a 20 person limit.

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  • Go Native in Your Garden Sunday, April 6 2025 1 PM

    Go Native in your garden: an illustrated talk by a fox chase resident and gardening expert

    Learn the joys of gardening with native plants and how your bees and birds will benefit!

    April 6, 2025 1 PM  FREE

    Please register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

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  • Scherenschnitte at Ryerss, March 29, 2025 at 1 PM

    Join us on March 29, 2025 at 1 PM to learn the art of Amish papercutting from Linda Kates!  Please register at: ryerssmuseum@gmail.com

    FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated

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