Drexel University Libraries & Locations

Information about our different campus libraries

W. W. Hagerty Library

3300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.895.1500

The W. W. Hagerty Library is located on Drexel's Main Campus in University City, Philadelphia. Named after former Drexel University President William Walsh Hagerty, the library opened in 1983 and presently houses over 300,000 books, periodicals, DVDs, videos and is home to the Drexel University Archives.

A valid photo ID (Dragon Card, Drivers License, University ID, Passport, etc.) is required to enter the W. W. Hagerty Library. 

Members of the public are welcome to visit the W. W. Hagerty Library between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit our hours page for a current list of hours and visitor information.

Visit the University webpage for directions, parking information, and to view the University City Campus map.

Elkins Park Campus Library

8360 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215.780.3113

The Elkins Park Library operates as both a media-rich resource center and the hub of Drexel's Elkins Park Campus.

The Library offers students a comprehensive, current collection of print and electronic books and journals. The space includes collaborative study rooms, individual seating for quiet studying, 20 desktop computers with access to printers, and a 50-person classroom.

Dragons' Learning Den: 24/7 Study Space

3300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(located inside the W. W. Hagerty Library)

The Dragons’ Learning Den is the Drexel Libraries’ 24-hour space in the W. W. Hagerty Library. The space is available to all members of the Drexel community during normal library hours. After the library closes, access with a Dragon Card for swipe-in entry.

To enter the Den after the main library closes each day, go to the double doors at the end of the patio closest to 33rd & Ludlow Streets. Scan your Drexel ID on the keypad to enter. The outer doors only open after the main library closes. During normal library hours, enter the Den through the doors next to the Service Desk.

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