As severe storm warnings in our area continue, we have unfortunately been met with a weather forecast that has forced us to cancel the Brews & Views series in full. Wishing all of our loyal patrons a safe and happy summer! We’ll see you again when Brews & Views returns this fall. The Free Library’s rooftop beer garden… continue reading Brews and Views Returns!
By written by Victoria G. May 16, 2019
As of November 2020, Passport Processing and Photo Services have been discontinued at the Free Library. The Free Library helps people explore new worlds—through fictional tales of far-off places and its international music collections, as well as through its robust foreign-language materials and travel resources. It can even… continue reading Visit the Passport Office at Northeast Regional Library
By written by Victoria G. February 15, 2019 5
Happy birthday, Benjamin Franklin —times two! Our favorite founding father actually had two birthdays: he was born in Boston on January 6, 1706, and then his birthday jumped to January 16, in 1752, when Great Britain switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. After he died in 1790, he was buried in the cemetery of Christ Church… continue reading Happy Birthday, Benjamin Franklin!
By written by Victoria G. January 17, 2019
The Free Library of Philadelphia opened its first Passport Acceptance Facility at the Northeast Regional Library in June 2017. Now, almost one year later, we are excited to have accepted over 2,000 passport applications and processed 700 passport photos! Convenient access to passport services is more important than ever to Pennsylvanians. In… continue reading The Free Library Celebrates Passport Services Milestone!
By written by Victoria G. May 22, 2018 1
The Free Library Passport Acceptance Facility, normally located at Northeast Regional Library, is popping up at Tacony Library . The Northeast Regional Library will be closed through January 28, 2018 due to a building emergency; the Tacony Passport Office will be open January 19 through at least January 28, 2018. The Tacony Library Passport… continue reading Free Library Passport Acceptance Facility at Tacony Library!
By written by Victoria G. January 19, 2018 1
The Free Library Shop offers charming literary gifts for any occasion, including signed books, tote bags, stationery, and more—many featuring designs inspired by the Library’s own special collections. This year, we are proud to present products created in collaboration with local makers. This week, use code Holiday2017… continue reading Happy Holidays! Check Out These New Gifts in the Free Library Shop!
By written by Victoria G. November 24, 2017
The Free Library of Philadelphia has digitized over 41,000 items from our extensive collections and is constantly adding more every day. Current collections include Charles Dickens , the Fine Arts Collection , Historical Images of Philadelphia , and an extensive Map Collection . Many of these images are available for reproduction through… continue reading Free Library Digital Collections Artwork Reproductions Available Through Art.com!
By written by Victoria G. March 6, 2017 1
Happy National Wedding Month! Did you know you can celebrate your wedding at the Free Library? Every day, our Parkway Central Library serves as a wondrous place for ambitious minds to explore, and an equally wondrous place to gather or celebrate. We are proud to welcome anyone to rent out Parkway Central to celebrate special… continue reading #LovetheLibrary? Celebrate your Wedding at Parkway Central!
By written by Victoria G. February 13, 2017 1
Did you know you can film your next feature film at the Free Library of Philadelphia? The Free Library is happy to work with students, novice, and professional filmmakers, as well as being a proud partner with the Greater Philadelphia Film Office ! The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is a local film commission dedicated to all things… continue reading Filming at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Victoria G. February 7, 2017
If you're sitting at home today, relaxing post-Thanksgiving holiday, here's three ways to enjoy the Free Library of Philadelphia without even leaving your couch: Download ebooks! You can check out and download electronic items from OverDrive through our catalog ! View all our OverDrive items and start downloading today. Download… continue reading #StartWithASmile This Holiday Season
By written by Victoria G. November 25, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the launch of our new Space Rental service! The Free Library's grand Beaux-Arts building on the Parkway is the perfect location for your next special event or business meeting. Every day this historic building serves as a wondrous place for ambitious minds to explore, and it is an… continue reading Host Your Next Event at Parkway Central!
By written by Victoria G. September 23, 2016 2
