The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at the Free Library of Philadelphia supports entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and inventors at every stage, helping to improve their skills through individualized guidance in research, public programs, and curated print and digital resources. We create multiple entry points for those with ideas, plans, skills, and passions, enabling people to make fact-based decisions in order to fulfill their goals.

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1901 Vine Street, Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-8663

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Closed

Mon, November 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Need computer help? Take a free 8-week digital skills course at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to join the course waitlist at 215-474-1235 . Class held in Room 15 on the Ground floor near the Children's…

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Branding & Elevator Speeches: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Tue, November 4, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Discover how to effectively communicate your brand to a prospective employer. Learn about creating an elevator speech to use for networking events and interview introduction. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops…

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Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, November 6, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more.  Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

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How to Use Recruiters: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

Thu, November 6, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Understand the different types of recruiters who can assist you, the role of recruiters in your job search, and how to build a clear strategy for working with recruiters. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are…

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Blog Posts

Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops

Philly Career Launch sessions will be taking place in September and October at various libraries and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past few years? Are you feeling stuck in a low-paying… continue reading

By Administrator    August 18, 2025    8   

Federal Employee Transition Workshops: Back by Popular Demand

Join us for new sessions of our Federal Employee Transition Workshops at the Free Library. Come together with fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn and other job search tools, and networking to help… continue reading

By Administrator    August 11, 2025   

Learn from Award-Winning Inventor Andrea Rose with Inventing to Win® Workshop

The  Business Resource and Innovation Center  is proud to welcome award-winning inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Philadelphia native  Andrea Rose  to the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m.… continue reading

By Jordan C.    April 23, 2025   

Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Job Seekers

The Free Library Workplace Department provides programming and resources to help you through your job search or career transition. Here is a collection of resources from the Free Library and beyond for job-seeking support.   Support for… continue reading

By Sandy M.    April 1, 2025