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Circulating Picture Collection iconic image
Location
Print and Pictures Department:
Second Floor, Central Library
Hours of Operation
Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact
215-686-5405
Used by artists, students, researchers and the general public, the Circulating Picture Collection includes pictures clipped from books and magazines as well as photographs donated by local newspapers and individuals over the years. The collection is the largest circulating collection of images in the middle-Atlantic states and encompasses myriad subjects and personalities. The collection is kept current through continuous additions by staff clippings and donations.

Whether you're looking for pictures of gypsies, medieval musicians, Madison Square Garden, or Armenian costumes, you'll find them all in the Circulating Picture Collection. You can out check out up to 100 images for a three-week period with your library card.