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. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Friday had hour changes - preparation for the Indigenous Peoples' Day
Upcoming Events
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Computer Skills for Beginners: Registration Closed
Mon, October 13, 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Tue, October 14, 2025
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®…
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Career Vision Board
Wed, October 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Get crafty and reflect on your career goals at the BRIC! Taking the time to reflect and envision your career path can help clarify your personal goals. Use your finished vision board as a source of inspiration and encouragement. The BRIC will provide all necessary materials,…
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, October 16, 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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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 5
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