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Join us at Haddington Library on Monday, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. for Ready, Set, Rainbow , a fun and inclusive Pride Month event for families with children ages 3… continue reading Celebrate Pride with Ready, Set, Rainbow at Haddington Library!
By written by Dylan R. May 21, 2025
What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new… continue reading Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025!
By written by Administrator May 19, 2025
There’s a new club starting up at Parkway Central Library ! Please welcome the Vinyl Record Listening Club ! What does your club do? We are going to get together, listen to, and… continue reading Now Spinning: Join the Vinyl Record Listening Club
By written by Jane L. May 19, 2025
This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with events, programs, and resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Everyone is welcome and everyone… continue reading Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the Free Library
By written by Administrator May 15, 2025 1
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 20, 2025 , and 32 of our neighborhood libraries will serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.… continue reading 32 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the May 20, 2025 Primary Election
By written by Administrator May 14, 2025
Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn about exciting job opportunities! Join us at the Kingsessing Library on Wednesday, May 21 , from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a… continue reading Southwest Philly Job Fair on May 21 at Kingsessing Library
By written by Shelley R. May 7, 2025 2
Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia, but don’t know where to begin, thought you had to know someone to be considered, or didn’t think you would… continue reading Start Your Career with the City of Philadelphia!
By written by Administrator May 7, 2025 2
The Free Library now offers blood pressure monitoring cuffs for loan at select neighborhood library locations ! High blood pressure is known as hypertension. It can cause serious issues in your… continue reading Now Available: Blood Pressure Monitors for Loan at Select Libraries
By written by Tuesday C. May 6, 2025 1
Are you a student in (or entering) high school passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students… continue reading Apply to Become Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate!
By written by Administrator May 1, 2025 1
On Friday, May 30, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. , Parkway Central Library 's Field Teen Center will host their Second Annual Alternative Prom ! This year's theme is Spellbound: A Night in the… continue reading Get Spellbound at the Field Teen Center’s 2025 Alternative Prom!
By written by Bridget G. April 28, 2025 1
There are lots of new titles for all ages to explore this spring at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Little Bird Laila by Kelly Yang Laila knows how clever, kind,… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May
By written by Rachel F. April 28, 2025
This spring and summer, the Free Library is buzzing with opportunities to connect with nature, dig into gardening, and explore the great outdoors — no special gear or experience… continue reading Experience Nature in the City at Your Library!
By written by Bridget G. April 25, 2025
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… continue reading Learn from Award-Winning Inventor Andrea Rose with Inventing to Win® Workshop
By written by Jordan C. April 23, 2025
On this page, we will have roof and ceiling repair updates on the Richmond Library every two weeks until the library is reopened. The estimated date for the library’s reopening is summer… continue reading Richmond Library Construction Updates
By written by Mark G. April 22, 2025 8
The Ants on a Log Library Tour is coming to many neighborhood Free Library locations this spring, bringing feel-good, fun live music for the whole family! Ants on a Log plays music for… continue reading Enjoy Free Concerts for Kids and Families With the Ants on a Long Library Tour
By written by Administrator April 21, 2025 1
Finding free, publicly accessible Wi-Fi networks in Philadelphia just became much simpler with the City's Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder tool. The Wi-Fi Finder features an up-to-date… continue reading Find Free Public Internet Access With the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder
By written by Bridget G. April 14, 2025 3
Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 , for the Third Annual printPHILLY! Print Fair . Organized by the Philadelphia Print Consortium, printPHILLY! celebrates the diversity and richness of… continue reading The Third Annual printPHILLY! Fair Moves to Parkway Central Library!
By written by Laura S. April 8, 2025 1
National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. The celebration began in 1958 to acknowledge the role… continue reading Why We Love the Free Library
By written by Anthony T. April 8, 2025 1
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.  National Library Week ,… continue reading Happy National Library Week!
By written by Administrator April 7, 2025 1
Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while… continue reading Enjoy Autistic Authors This Autism Acceptance Month
By written by Shelley R. April 4, 2025