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Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts… continue reading We're Hiring After-School Leaders!
By written by Jenn D. August 9, 2023 11
Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts… continue reading We're Hiring Library Facility Guards!
By written by Jenn D. July 28, 2023 12
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; anyone in… continue reading 35 Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for the November 8, 2022 General Election
By written by Jenn D. October 31, 2022
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. Masks are… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries on Monday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 9
By written by Jenn D. August 5, 2022
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, then please consider this community-focused… continue reading We're Hiring Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. July 25, 2022 1
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; anyone in line… continue reading 36 Free Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for the Tuesday, May 17 Primary Election
By written by Jenn D. May 10, 2022
Free Library staff recently took the time to chat and answer some of our Library-specific Rebuild questions. Read their insights and enthusiasm about what Rebuild (Rebuilding Community… continue reading Free Library and Rebuild: Building Stronger Communities One Park, Recreation Center, and Library at a Time
By written by Jenn D. December 17, 2021
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. These locations will be closed for… continue reading 35 Free Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for November 2, 2021 General Election
By written by Jenn D. October 25, 2021 1
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30,… continue reading Seven Free Library Locations to Serve as Cooling Centers During Heat Health Emergency
By written by Jenn D. June 28, 2021 2
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, then please consider this community-focused… continue reading We're Hiring Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. June 22, 2021 6
Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons, and conducts… continue reading We’re Hiring: Library Facility Guards!
By written by Jenn D. June 4, 2021 2
The night of Thursday, December 10 begins the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah. That much we can agree on, eh? Well, err, kind of. Yes, the holiday begins on Thursday evening, but what… continue reading The Jewish Festival of Lights
By written by Jenn D. December 10, 2020
If you do not plan to vote by mail, please plan to vote at the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 ! Despite COVID-19, many of our neighborhood libraries will again be designated as… continue reading 37 Free Library Locations to Serve as Polling Places in 2020 Presidential Election
By written by Jenn D. October 27, 2020 2
Voting in the Pennsylvania Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, is going to be different in Philadelphia this year, as the Philadelphia Inquirer recently noted , because of… continue reading Five Free Library Locations to Serve as Polling Places in Primary Election
By written by Jenn D. June 1, 2020
The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790, and in 2020 we will do so again with a Census . Why does the country undertake this challenging count? Well, it's… continue reading Census 2020, Your Community, and You: Information and Employment Opportunities
By written by Jenn D. January 6, 2020 5
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you a librarian with a Master's Degree? If so, please consider these community-focused librarian… continue reading We are HIRING Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. January 3, 2020 1
December is THE SEASON. For whatever holiday you observe, celebrate, or just casually note upon the calendar, the Free Library has a celebratory feast of offerings. Is it a performance… continue reading December is Holiday Heaven at the Free Library!
By written by Jenn D. November 26, 2019
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. During this general election, Philadelphians will elect a Mayor, 10 District Council and Seven Council at-Large… continue reading Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
By written by Jenn D. October 29, 2019
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to present a series of upcoming job fairs, made possible by Citizens Charitable Foundation. The series will kick off with a special nonprofit job fair… continue reading 2019 Job Fair Series at the Free Library
By written by Jenn D. October 10, 2019 1
We are deeply grateful to Mayor Kenney for increasing the Free Library’s budget this fiscal year. The increase allowed the Free Library to hire additional staff and will ensure that all… continue reading Welcome Back: Six Day Service Returns to All Free Library Locations for the First Time Since 2014!
By written by Jenn D. September 17, 2019 5