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Welcoming You Back to the Free Library's Improved Branches!
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 Frankford Library ! After much…
Juneteenth at the Library: Freedom, Culture, and Community
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 cultural events for all ages. From…
New Monday Poets Chapbook: The Sankofa Season
The Literature Department ’s Monday Poets series is one of the longest-running programs for adults at the Free Library. This past season’s theme was Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana…
Now Spinning: Join the Vinyl Record Listening Club
There’s a new club starting up at Parkway Central Library ! Please welcome the Vinyl Record Listening Club ! What does your club do? We are going to get together, listen to, and discuss vinyl records! We’ll have a…
Find Free Public Internet Access With the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder
Finding free, publicly accessible Wi-Fi networks in Philadelphia just became much simpler with the City's Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder tool. The Wi-Fi Finder features an up-to-date map and list of locations with free…
Local Thanksgiving Meals and Giveaways for Those in Need
It's Thanksgiving week! In the spirit of the holiday, here are some local Thanksgiving-related community events, including turkey drives, giveaways, and free Thanksgiving meals for seniors, families in need, and people…
Beyond Books: How a West Philly Library Is Addressing Food Insecurity
In the heart of West Philadelphia, a powerful partnership has formed between Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library and The People’s Fridge , working together to combat a critical issue: food insecurity. This partnership reflects an…
Six-Day Service Returns to Select Free Library Branches
The Free Library will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28 . We are pleased to share that libraries across the City will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28. The following libraries will open…
Get Involved at the 2024 Philly Civics Fair
In light of the upcoming United States Presidential Election and to conclude the "Power Up!” series , the Free Library of Philadelphia will present the 2024 Philly Civics Fair and Speakers Panel at Parkway Central…
Six-Day Service Starts Soon at Select Free Library Branches
School has started and the cooler weather is on its way! We are pleased to share that libraries across the City will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28 . The following libraries will open on this date: Charles…
McPherson Square Welcomes the Story Trail Project
In 2023, KABOOM! , the nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, brought playful learning and literacy organizations together to co-create a Story Trail — an interactive trail with story panels like a book…
Monday Poets Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season with Sankofa
The Literature Department ’s Monday Poets series is one of the longest-running programs for adults at the Free Library. Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets which runs from September to April.…
Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from July 15–17, 2024
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 Free Library amenities. The following neighborhood library…
BE/LONGING: The New Community-Building Art Exhibit
Now through Tuesday, October 1, Parkway Central Library is hosting an exhibition to showcase collaborative new artwork, BE/LONGING . Visitors can examine art created by workshop participants throughout the city expressing what…
Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from June 20–23, 2024
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 Free Library amenities. The following neighborhood library…
Book Release and Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire and The Education Wars
School may be out, but the future of public education is still in session. Pennsylvania courts recently deemed the state’s underfunding of public schools unconstitutional . The State House is poised to consider an education…
Check Out A Banned Book From Our Little Free(dom) Libraries
In partnership with Visit Philadelphia and Little Free Library , the Little Free(dom) Library initiative encourages residents and visitors of Philadelphia to pick up a free banned book at one of many locations throughout the…
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Philadelphia Authors
Since its official designation in March of 1987, Women’s History Month has become a time to celebrate the valuable contributions and achievements of women throughout American history, across a wide array of fields,…
Six-Day Service Beginning at More Neighborhood Free Library Branches
The Free Library of Philadelphia is actively restoring six-day service to more of our neighborhood library locations throughout the city. Saturday hours are being rolled out in waves; more libraries will be added soon. Beginning …
The Kensington / Fairhill / Riverwards Cookbook: A North Philly Community's Labor of Love
By Tuesday C., Kate G., and Sara P. Hola, bonjour, dzien dobry, ni hao! Welcome to the Kensington / Fairhill / Riverwards Community Cookbook : a treasure showcasing the cultural diversity of our neighborhoods. Food is a great…