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Five Free Library locations are offering children and youth aged 18 and under ready-to-eat meals this summer: Haverford Library , Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library , McPherson… continue reading Library Locations Acting as Student Meal Sites
By written by Administrator June 30, 2025
Attention teens aged 14–19! Are you passionate about social justice? Are you looking for a unique learning and service opportunity? Philadelphia City Institute Library will be… continue reading Seeking Teen Applicants for the 2025 Social Justice Fellowship
By written by Administrator June 23, 2025
The Free Library is thrilled to welcome the community back to its recently renovated and reopened branches: Lawncrest Library , Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library , Kingsessing Library , and… continue reading Welcoming You Back to the Free Library's Improved Branches!
By written by Administrator June 17, 2025 8
The Free Library is pleased to announce that the Rare Book Department in Parkway Central Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 16 , following the successful completion of a… continue reading The Rare Book Department Reopens on Monday, June 16
By written by Administrator June 13, 2025
Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and putting the "unity" in community. The Free Library is proud to honor this important day with a series of vibrant… continue reading Juneteenth at the Library: Freedom, Culture, and Community
By written by Administrator June 10, 2025
The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its last meeting of FY25 on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in Rooms 405/406/407 at… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.
By written by Administrator June 9, 2025
This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with events, programs, and resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Everyone is welcome and everyone… continue reading Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the Free Library
By written by Administrator May 22, 2025 1
What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new… continue reading Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025!
By written by Administrator May 19, 2025 2
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 20, 2025 , and 32 of our neighborhood libraries will serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.… continue reading 32 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the May 20, 2025 Primary Election
By written by Administrator May 14, 2025
Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia, but don’t know where to begin, thought you had to know someone to be considered, or didn’t think you would… continue reading Start Your Career with the City of Philadelphia!
By written by Administrator May 7, 2025 2
Are you a student in (or entering) high school passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students… continue reading Apply to Become Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate!
By written by Administrator May 1, 2025 1
The Ants on a Log Library Tour is coming to many neighborhood Free Library locations this spring, bringing feel-good, fun live music for the whole family! Ants on a Log plays music for… continue reading Enjoy Free Concerts for Kids and Families With the Ants on a Long Library Tour
By written by Administrator April 21, 2025 1
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.  National Library Week ,… continue reading Happy National Library Week!
By written by Administrator April 7, 2025 1
Philly Career Launch sessions will take place in April and May at various library and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past few years? Are… continue reading Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
By written by Administrator March 31, 2025 7
The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its third meeting of FY25 on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person virtually on… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, March 21 at 8:00 a.m.
By written by Administrator March 14, 2025
Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut thanks to the efforts of local art collector, Heather Rose. Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork, like… continue reading Now on Display: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
By written by Administrator March 14, 2025
Residents can get out of the cold and into a heated space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The following neighborhood… continue reading Warming Centers Open at Select Libraries on February 17, 2025
By written by Administrator February 13, 2025
What did we read in 2024? From "Most 2024" to "Terrible Schools and Awesome Adventures," Parkway Central Children’s Department has all the extremely specific book… continue reading The Central Children's Department's Book Awards of 2024
By written by Administrator December 19, 2024
The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its second meeting of FY25 on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person in Rooms… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, December 13 at 8:00 a.m.
By written by Administrator December 6, 2024
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , and 30 of our neighborhood libraries will serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.… continue reading 30 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the November 5, 2024 Election
By written by Administrator October 29, 2024