Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Find it at the Free Library of L’amour!

Throughout the beginning of February, we’re holding various free speed dating events in many of our  branches, just in time for you to find a special someone to be your Valentine.

Participants are encouraged to bring a book they loved, hated, or just recently read to use as an icebreaker. One lucky couple at each event will win Author Events tickets to see Anne Rice, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles series, and have their first date at the Free Library on Valentine’s Day!

Check-in for each event begins 30 minutes prior to the start time. At the event, participants’ names and contact information will remain private and will only be revealed, via an email from Library staff, if a mutual match is made.

To register, first select an event from the list below that fits your age and/or lifestyle, then email the contact person for that event. Exact dates and contact information are as follows:
 

Events for singles ages 25 to 35:
Andorra Branch Library
Thursday, February 9, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Marsha at stenderm@freelibrary.org

Charles Santore Branch Library
Monday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Janet at puchinoj@freelibrary.org

Parkway Central Library
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Dan at shiffnerd@freelibrary.org

South Philadelphia Branch Library
Thursday, February 9, 6:00 p.m.
Contact Tiffany at smithti@freelibrary.org or Nate at eddyn@freelibrary.org

Walnut Street West Branch Library
Monday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Daniel at ryand@freelibrary.org

Events for single Latinos ages 25 to 35:
Lillian Marrero Branch Library
Saturday, February 11, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Aimee at thrasher-hanson@freelibrary.org

Events for single Queer men and women age 25 to 35:
Independence Branch Library
Monday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Marianne or Bill at 215-685-1633 or GLBTlibrary@yahoo.com

Events for singles ages 35 to 45:
Tacony Branch Library
Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: David at 215-685-8755 or payned@freelibrary.org

Events for singles over age 50:
Parkway Central Library
Wednesday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Dick at levinsonr@freelibrary.org
 

Happy Valentine's Day!