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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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 | Closed |
Upcoming Events
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, June 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Take the Stage: Professional Development Lunch and Clinic with Michelle Snow
Thu, June 27, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Take the Stage is an all-new Professional Development Clinic with excellent resources for your career or small business growth. Join Business Coach, Michelle Snow and Partners for an afternoon of food, fun, music, and the following workshops: Your Money, Attack of Artificial…
Returning to the Workforce: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, July 9, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Do you have specific barriers to overcome like incarceration, personal illness, raising a family, or post-retirement re-entry? Come to this workshop and learn some new strategies to help you move forward in your career. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed…
VIRTUAL Ask a Business Consultant: Office Hours with Temple Small Business Development Center
Tue, July 9, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Temple Small Business Development Center is here to answer your business questions! We’re hosting virtual office hours with a business consultant who can help current and prospective entrepreneurs with a variety of business concerns, including business planning, business formation,…
Blog Posts
Take The Stage: Professional Development Day
Small businesses and career professionals are invited to a Professional Development Day with the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center . Join us on June 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for the event hosted by Grow with… continue reading
By Lonnie J. June 24, 2024 1
Resources for Small Business Owners and Job Seekers
May is National Small Business Month , according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses in communities across the country. Like the Free Library of Philadelphia, small businesses play a… continue reading
By Free Library Foundation May 7, 2024 1
Foundation Directory Has Expanded
The Free Library’s most powerful grant-finding tool just got a lot easier to use. Before, to access the Library’s premier fundraising tool, Foundation Directory, you had to travel to the Parkway Central Library. Now you can easily… continue reading
By Jamie B. February 27, 2024
Black History Month at the Business Resource and Innovation Center
This month, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) is celebrating and uplifting Black entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking achievements. Join us for one or both of our Black History Month programs in person on the Ground Floor of… continue reading
By Birch M. February 1, 2024