Interlibrary Loan
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
Services
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Reference Services
Can't find what you're looking for?
If you're looking for a book, DVD, or other item that the Free Library of Philadelphia does not own, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Dept. can borrow those items for you from other library systems, usually for free! Examples include:
- Books
- Large Print Books
- World Language Titles
- Children's Titles
- DVD's & Blu-Ray Discs
- Video Games
- Audiobooks
- Newspaper & Magazine Articles
- Different formats, editions, or translations of an item the Free Library does own
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN ILL ITEMS IN DROPBOX. THANK YOU
Please read our Guidelines before registering. To register:
- Start here
- Read the registration agreement, and click “I Agree”
- Complete form
You will need your Free Library card and PIN in order to register for Interlibrary Loan. If you don't have a library card yet, please register here. If you don't know your PIN, please call Interlibrary Loan at (215) 686-5360, e-mail ILLrequest@freelibrary.org, or visit your nearest Free Library.
If you have any questions, please view the ILL FAQ or contact Interlibrary Loan.