Tagged Neighborhood Libraries
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…
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the Free Library
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 belongs at the Free Library. We value…
32 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the May 20, 2025 Primary Election
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. Remember: anyone in line by 8:00 p.m. can…
Southwest Philly Job Fair on May 21 at Kingsessing Library
Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn about exciting job opportunities! Join us at the Kingsessing Library on Wednesday, May 21 , from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a fantastic opportunity to explore job…
Start Your Career with the City of Philadelphia!
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 qualify? Join the City of…
Now Available: Blood Pressure Monitors for Loan at Select Libraries
The Free Library now offers blood pressure monitoring cuffs for loan at select neighborhood library locations ! High blood pressure is known as hypertension. It can cause serious issues in your health, such as vision loss, stroke, heart…
Experience Nature in the City at Your Library!
This spring and summer, the Free Library is buzzing with opportunities to connect with nature, dig into gardening, and explore the great outdoors — no special gear or experience required! From borrowing a fully stocked…
Enjoy Free Concerts for Kids and Families With the Ants on a Long Library Tour
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 children and other childlike people. Their…
Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
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 you stuck in a low-paying job or want a…
The Influential Women Behind These Philadelphia Library Names
The Free Library system comprises 54 neighborhood libraries throughout the city, many named after celebrated Philadelphians. While the branches have become household names to their respective patron bases, some remain in the…
Warming Centers Open at Select Libraries on February 17, 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 library locations will serve as warming…
30 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the November 5, 2024 Election
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. Remember: anyone in line by 8:00 p.m. can…
The Vidocq Society: Solving Cold Cases Through Collaboration
Are you a true crime fan who listens to every new episode from your favorite investigative podcast? Do you enjoy sitting on your couch with a true crime book or watching endless reruns of Dateline ? Join us at The Vidocq Society:…
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…
Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Series
Philly Career Launch Career Exploration Workshop sessions will take place in September, October, and November at various Free Library locations and community hubs throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over…
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…
Join Charles Durham Library for Animal Tales from the Philadelphia Zoo!
The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Zoo are two of the City of Brotherly Love’s oldest and most respected institutions, so it’s only fitting that they are teaming up in the coming months to present Animal…
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.…