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The Oxford English Dictionary Online
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to offer access to the Oxford English Dictionary Online , a historical dictionary and thesaurus providing everything you need for a deep dive into the complex histories of over 500,000 words.…
Now Available: Blood Pressure Monitors for Loan at Select Libraries
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 health, such as vision loss, stroke, heart…
Find Free Public Internet Access With the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder
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 map and list of locations with free…
Happy National Library Week!
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 , April 6–12, 2025, is a time to…
Learn a New Language While Watching TV With Lingopie
Learning a new language doesn't have to feel like a chore! The Free Library recently partnered with Lingopie — a language-learning platform that combines thousands of real TV shows and movies with built-in tools that turn…
Tips to Guide You This Tax Season
The 2024 IRS tax season has begun and IRS tax return paper forms are available at the Library. This year, the Free Library locations that participate in the IRS Tax Forms Outlet Program are receiving the following three tax…
Library Lovers' Day: In Your Own Words!
Love is in the air, and we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. February 14th is also Library Lovers’ Day! To celebrate, we’ve gathered some of our favorite comments from the outpouring of support we…
Legal Forms Now Easily Accessible With Your Library Card
Everyone needs legal assistance at one time or another. Rest assured, the Free Library has Gale Legal Forms resources at the ready. State-Specific Gale Legal Forms is relevant to Pennsylvania law. There are categories like…
Learn a Foreign Language With Our Electronic Resources
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! To celebrate, Languages and Learning , the adult learning department of the Free Library, is highlighting some of the resources available with your library card . Learning a new…
Celebrate National Learn a Foreign Language Month With Languages and Learning
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! Maybe you’re looking for something to do over your winter break or already thinking about your 2025 goals. There’s never a bad time to start your language-learning…
Celebrate National Family Literacy Day with Free Library Resources
In 1994, Congress designated National Family Literacy Day on November 1 to encourage learning beyond the classroom and across generations. This observance aims to strengthen family bonds through shared learning experiences and…
Get Free Professional Headshots Done at the Library!
Did you know that you can get a free, professional headshot done at the library? Every first and third Thursday of the month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. , the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center hosts free headshot…
Welcoming Week Resources for New Americans
It’s Welcoming Week ! Every year, from September 13–22, organizations around the country come together to connect and reaffirm their dedication to inclusivity with neighbors of all backgrounds. The City of Philadelphia is an…
Celebrate Welcoming Week 2024 with the Free Library
"Welcoming Week honors the contributions of immigrants and recognizes that our communities are stronger — and more prosperous — when we are welcoming." - Alain Joinville, Office of Immigrant Affairs According…
Accessing the Free Library: It All Starts with a Library Card!
The mission of The Free Library of Philadelphia is to "advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity." The mission of The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is to provide resources and advocacy to advance…
Helpful Resources for New Americans at the Free Library
Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love! Per WHYY and Pew Charitable Trusts’s 2024 State of the City report, "immigrants now make up the largest percent of Philadelphia’s population since the 1940s" (15.7% or…
Department Highlights: Interlibrary Loan
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming staff. The robust programs and collections…
Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation FAQs
The City of Philadelphia provides public funds for the operations of the Free Library, considered one of the most important educational and cultural institutions in the city. However, many of the incredible resources, programs, and…
Library Department Highlights: Field Teen Center
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming staff. The robust programs and collections available…
Summer of Wonder: 3 Ways to Get Kids Reading This Summer
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Summer of Wonder program is a reading challenge for all ages that allows participants to attend fun Free Library events, find new books to read, and explore activities to stay engaged throughout…