Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts thousands of programs for people of all ages every year. We recognize that only a dedicated staff could make these achievements possible. We are… continue reading We're Hiring After-School Leaders!
By written by Jenn D. August 9, 2023 12
Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts thousands of programs for people of all ages every year. We recognize that only a dedicated staff could make these achievements possible. We are… continue reading We're Hiring Library Facility Guards!
By written by Jenn D. July 28, 2023 12
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; anyone in line by 8:00 p.m. will be able to vote. Most Library voting locations will also provide Library services on Election Day; a few, however, will be… continue reading 35 Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for the November 8, 2022 General Election
By written by Jenn D. October 31, 2022
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. Masks are recommended. The following neighborhood library locations will serve as cooling centers from Monday, August 8, 2022 to Tuesday,… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries on Monday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 9
By written by Jenn D. August 5, 2022
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, then please consider this community-focused Librarian position housed within a large, municipal library system—the Free Library of Philadelphia . We expect to hire many librarians (MLS or… continue reading We're Hiring Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. July 25, 2022 1
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; anyone in line by 8:00 p.m. will be able to vote. Most Library voting locations will also provide Library services on Election Day; a few, however, will be… continue reading 36 Free Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for the Tuesday, May 17 Primary Election
By written by Jenn D. May 10, 2022
Free Library staff recently took the time to chat and answer some of our Library-specific Rebuild questions. Read their insights and enthusiasm about what Rebuild (Rebuilding Community Infrastructure) will bring to select libraries in Philly. Hello! Please introduce yourselves and tell us about your current involvement in Rebuild efforts at… continue reading Free Library and Rebuild: Building Stronger Communities One Park, Recreation Center, and Library at a Time
By written by Jenn D. December 17, 2021
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. These locations will be closed for library services and will only be open for voting. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; anyone in line by 8:00 p.m. will be able to… continue reading 35 Free Library Locations Will Serve as Polling Places for November 2, 2021 General Election
By written by Jenn D. October 25, 2021 1
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, or longer if conditions merit an extension. Seven neighborhood library locations will serve as designated cooling centers with extended… continue reading Seven Free Library Locations to Serve as Cooling Centers During Heat Health Emergency
By written by Jenn D. June 28, 2021 2
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, then please consider this community-focused Librarian position housed within a large, municipal library system—the Free Library of Philadelphia! We expect to hire 12 librarians in this… continue reading We're Hiring Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. June 22, 2021 6
Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons, and conducts thousands of programs for people of all ages every year. We recognize that only a dedicated staff could make these achievements possible. We are… continue reading We’re Hiring: Library Facility Guards!
By written by Jenn D. June 4, 2021 2
The night of Thursday, December 10 begins the Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah. That much we can agree on, eh? Well, err, kind of. Yes, the holiday begins on Thursday evening, but what is the correct spelling, in English, of the occasion? That is more complicated than the celebration itself! The good news is that you’re likely… continue reading The Jewish Festival of Lights
By written by Jenn D. December 10, 2020
If you do not plan to vote by mail, please plan to vote at the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 ! Despite COVID-19, many of our neighborhood libraries will again be designated as voting locations. These libraries will be closed for library services on Election Day; they will be open only for voting. Polls are open from… continue reading 37 Free Library Locations to Serve as Polling Places in 2020 Presidential Election
By written by Jenn D. October 27, 2020 3
Voting in the Pennsylvania Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, is going to be different in Philadelphia this year, as the Philadelphia Inquirer recently noted , because of COVID-19 . Despite the unique circumstances, five of our neighborhood libraries will again be designated as voting locations. These libraries remain… continue reading Five Free Library Locations to Serve as Polling Places in Primary Election
By written by Jenn D. June 1, 2020
The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790, and in 2020 we will do so again with a Census . Why does the country undertake this challenging count? Well, it's mandated by the U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) AND it helps determine how BILLIONS of dollars in federal funds are allocated to states, cities,… continue reading Census 2020, Your Community, and You: Information and Employment Opportunities
By written by Jenn D. January 6, 2020 5
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you a librarian with a Master's Degree? If so, please consider these community-focused librarian positions housed within a large, municipal library system consisting of 54 neighborhood libraries . Each location has its own unique vibe and connection… continue reading We are HIRING Librarians!
By written by Jenn D. January 3, 2020 1
We are deeply grateful to Mayor Kenney for increasing the Free Library’s budget this fiscal year. The increase allowed the Free Library to hire additional staff and will ensure that all neighborhood and regional libraries are open six days a week beginning on Saturday, September 21 . * Parkway Central Library , the system’s largest,… continue reading Welcome Back: Six Day Service Returns to All Free Library Locations for the First Time Since 2014!
By written by Jenn D. September 17, 2019 5
The Free Library is delighted that WURD Radio (96.1FM | 900AM) is returning with LIVE broadcasts as part of their Summer of Freedom Tour. This marks the ninth year that WURD will broadcast from (15) neighborhood libraries, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), on the days listed below. Join new Summer of Freedom hosts Dr. Aaron… continue reading WURD's Summer of Freedom Library Tour Returns!
By written by Jenn D. July 2, 2019
We've said it before and we'll say it again, we owe it all to Billy Penn! Err, wait, that was a lyric my music teacher wrote for our elementary school choir. But...Ms. Moore was on to something. (And that was such a great original tune she composed that I remember it 40 years later!) The Free Library has said it before, and we'll… continue reading Spotlight on Unique Lending | Bus Busy Bags!
By written by Jenn D. February 7, 2019 1
As the heat wave continues, these Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Wednesday, July 4. All other locations are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal library hours resume on Thursday, July 5. Stay cool, Philadelphia! Lucien Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd Street - 12:00 -… continue reading Select Free Library Locations Open on Independence Day as Cooling Centers!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018 3
