Interlibrary Loan

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Closed Today
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Upcoming Closures

  • Thu., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
  • Fri., Nov. 29 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
  • Wed., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
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Can't find what you're looking for?  

If you're looking for a book, DVD, or other item that the Free Library of Philadelphia does not own, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Dept. can borrow those items for you from other library systems, usually for free!  Examples include:

  • Books
  • Large Print Books
  • World Language Titles
  • Children's Titles
  • DVD's & Blu-Ray Discs
  • Video Games
  • Audiobooks
  • Newspaper & Magazine Articles
  • Different formats, editions, or translations of an item the Free Library does own

DO NOT RETURN ILL ITEMS IN DROPBOX. THANK YOU

STEP 1                         Please read our Guidelines

STEP 2                         Have your Free Library card and PIN ready.
 

  • If you don't have a library card, please register.
     
  • If you don't have a PIN, please call Interlibrary Loan at (215) 686-5360, e-mail ILLrequest@freelibrary.org, or visit your nearest Free Library.
     
  • If you have any questions, please view the ILL FAQ or contact Interlibrary Loan.
     

STEP 3                        Register for the Interlibrary Loan program.