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 Parkway Central Library  (1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103). View the upcoming meeting agenda. Public Comment at Board of Trustees Meetings… 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   

• Parkway Central
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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 Zoom. View the upcoming meeting agenda.   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/bpa2sx6y Passcode:… 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   

• Board of Trustees

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 405/406/407 at Parkway Central Library , 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. View the upcoming meeting agenda. Public Comment at Board of Trustees… 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   

• Board of Trustees

The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its first meeting of FY25 on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda. To access the meeting: Join via Zoom Passcode: 716663 Or Join via telephone: 1-929-436-2866 Webinar ID: 824 2648 1759 Passcode: 716663 Public Comment at Board of Trustees… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 20 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    September 16, 2024   

• Board of Trustees

The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its last meeting of FY24 on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in rooms 405/406/407 at Parkway Central Library : 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. View the upcoming meeting agenda.   Public Comment at Board of Trustees Meetings… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on June 20 at 4:00 p.m.

By written by Administrator    June 17, 2024   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will be holding its third meeting of FY24 on  Friday, March 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda.   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link:  https://tinyurl.com/3bkyz8ep Passcode:  890962 Or Join via telephone: (US) … continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on March 15 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    March 8, 2024   

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The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will be holding its second meeting of FY24 on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda.   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/53pszujc Passcode: 722842 Or Join via telephone: (US)  +1… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, December 8 at 8 a.m.

By written by Administrator    December 1, 2023   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will be holding its first meeting of FY24 on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda.   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/5n7n272b Passcode: 943092 Or Join via telephone: (US)  +1 312 626… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 22 at 8 a.m.

By written by Bridget G.    September 15, 2023   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will be holding its annual meeting of FY22 on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center, Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Please enter through the… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    May 26, 2023    2  

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Due to scheduling conflicts, the next Board of Trustees meeting is now scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Levitt Gershman Conference Center at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Please enter through the business entrance on 20th street, which is… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting RESCHEDULED for Friday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Bridget G.    April 25, 2023   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will meet on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom link Passcode: 447883 Or Join via telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 879 3146 6770 Passcode: 447883   Public Comment at Board of… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    March 10, 2023   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will meet on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2zm8xfss Passcode: 184000 Or Join via telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 899 3055 5967 Passcode:… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, December 16 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    December 9, 2022   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will meet on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda   To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/cynvp58n Passcode: 053223 Or Join via telephone: 19294362866 Webinar ID: 829 6780 9051 Passcode: 053223… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 16 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    September 9, 2022   

• Board of Trustees

The  Free Library Board of Trustees  will be holding its annual meeting of FY22 on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda The meeting will be held in-person at Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street) in the rooms 405/406/407 on the 4th floor. The Vine Street entrance will be open until… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 4:00 p.m.

By written by Administrator    June 10, 2022   

• Board of Trustees

The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding a meeting on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/flptrustees31822 Passcode: 083499 or Join via telephone: 1-929-436-2866  Webinar ID: 849 1576 5700 Passcode:… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, March 18 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    March 12, 2022    1  

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The Free Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda » The meeting will take place through the online meeting platform Zoom, due to continued COVID-19 precautions.  To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link:… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, December 17 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    December 10, 2021   

• Board of Trustees

The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce that Mr. Kelly Richards, Director of the Muskegon Area District Library in Michigan and President of the Michigan Library Association, has been named as its new President and Director! "The search process for a new President and Director for the Free Library was expansive, inclusive,… continue reading Kelly Richards Named New Free Library Director

By written by Administrator    November 16, 2021    14  

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The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its first meeting of FY22 on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda » The meeting will take place through the online meeting platform Zoom, due to continued COVID-19 precautions.  To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 17 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    September 15, 2021    17  

• Board of Trustees

The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its annual meeting of FY21 on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street) in the Business Resource and Innovation Center on the ground floor. Please enter the Library by using the Wood Street entrance which… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Upcoming Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m.

By written by Administrator    June 4, 2021    2  

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The Free Library of Philadelphia has begun actively seeking candidates for its new President and Director. The search process is being conducted by a 22-member Search Committee, with assistance from executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. "The Search Committee is committed to a process that is inclusive of staff and stakeholders who care… continue reading The Free Library Launches Search for New Director

By written by Administrator    April 29, 2021   

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