Prison and Reentry Services

Prison and Reentry Services is committed to serving those who are currently or formerly incarcerated by providing access to adult basic education and high school equivalency resources, English-language classes, job-search assistance, and more.

Current Initiatives

Bridges: A Guide to Your Community

Guide to assist Philadelphia reentrants access housing, employment, healthcare, and more through local organizations and Free Library resources.

Books Through Bars

Donate books and educational resources to people who are incarcerated, fostering learning and personal growth in prison communities.

Reference-By-Mail

Reference questions can be directed electronically by email to reentryservices@freelibrary.org or by mail to the following address:

Prison and Reentry Services
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Please review the Reference-By-Mail Guidelines before sending any reference questions.

Prison and Reentry Services

Current Initiatives

Reference-By-Mail

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