Mobile Services Available - Access the library from your phone, tablet, or favorite web-enabled mobile device!
Our mobile site is optimized to work with most mobile devices and provide a convenient way to access library information, resources, and services. Dive into our catalog using your iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, or any other web-enabled device.
Our mobile website features:
- New layout design - Easier access and downloading speeds.
- My Account - Sign in to your account from anywhere, all you need is your library card and PIN number.
- Find a Location - Quickly see what's open Today, This Morning, This Evening, This Saturday, search branch locations by zip code, or view the entire list of branch locations in alphabetical order.
- Calendar of Events - See what’s going on at Parkway Central Library and all branch libraries, or browse by event subject.
- Databases - Use our subscription databases to find magazine, journal, and reference articles, improve your resume, find a job, study a new language, take practice SAT tests, or research the topic of your choice.
- Podcasts - Download and listen to more than 900 podcasts, recorded at various author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library.
- Digital Downloads - ebooks, audiobooks, music, videos and much more!
- Blog - Read our blog with posts from our own library staff on a variety of topics.
- Book Reviews - Reviews from our catalog by our librarians and staff.
- Digital Collections - Browse through over 30,000 images from our ever-expanding digital collections.
- Support The Library - You can show your support for all of the important services the Library provides by becoming a supporter of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
- Social Media - View quick links to our social networking sites.
We're always striving to give you the best user experience we can and hope to offer additional features designed especially for mobile devices in the near future!
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| Accessing our mobile site - iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) |
1. Open your web browser and type in freelibrary.org/mobile.
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2. Tap the arrow icon on the browser bar.
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3. Tap the "Add to Home Screen" button.

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4. Now our Free Library mobile app icon will appear on your home screen.
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Accessing our mobile site - Android devices |
1. Open your web browser and type in freelibrary.org/mobile.
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2. Tap the star icon on the browser bar to add a bookmark.
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3. Tap "Add to Home Screen" from the bookmarks menu.

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4. Now our Free Library mobile app icon will appear on your home screen.
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Accessing our mobile site - Blackberry, Windows Phone, Palm, and other mobile devices |
- Open your web browser and navigate to freelibrary.org/mobile.
- After the page loads, utilize your phone's "bookmarking" options from your browser's menu.
- Add the Free Library mobile app icon to your device's home screen
Note: Some devices allow you to add your bookmarks to your home screen and others may not.
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