This spring, we’re partnering with Mayor Nutter and the Friends of the Free Library to host a series of public forums on “Libraries of the Future.” These forums, which are being held in neighborhoods across Philadelphia, were designed to uncover the needs of our city’s communities and to plan for the evolving role of the Free Library in the 21st century.

We’re excited to hear back from Philadelphians about their thoughts on a variety of subjects, including how they use their library today and what their vision is for the future of our great Free Library system.

These forums are open to the public, so head to a location near you and get involved! Forums dates and locations are:

Wednesday, May 12, at 6:15 p.m.
Kensington Culinary Arts High School
2463 Emerald Street, 19125

Thursday, May 20, at 6:15 p.m.
Neumann-Goretti High School
1736 S. 10th Street, 19148

Wednesday, May 26, at 6:15 p.m.
Enterprise Center
4548 Market Street, 19139

Wednesday, June 2, at 6:15 p.m.
John M. Perzel Community Center
2990 St. Vincent Street, 19149

Wednesday, June 9, at 6:15 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
6100 Stenton Avenue, 19138

Hope to see you there!