A Jane Austen-inspired garden party is coming to a Center City library rooftop in April
A spring evening event at the Parkway Central Library will bring a literary twist to rooftop gatherings in…
Here’s how to apply for a Philadelphia library card online
The Free Library of Philadelphia has made it easier for people to obtain library cards. Now, any Pennsylvania…
Upper Darby libraries join ‘fine-free’ movement
While overdue fees are gone, the library will still bill cardholders for lost, damaged, or long overdue books.…
2026 One Book, One Philly highlights dystopian novel that celebrates libraries
The 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia selection might strike people as an eerily prescient dystopian novel about banned…
2026 One Book, One Philadelphia pick is ‘Our Missing Hearts’ by Celeste Ng
The Free Library of Philadelphia is encouraging readers to check out “Our Missing Hearts,” a story about a…
Bird-watching backpacks now available at every Free Library of Philadelphia branch
Aspiring bird watchers now can check out backpacks loaded with binoculars and field guides from every branch of…
Free Food at the Free Library
In 2024, the Pratt Free Market at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore opened the nation’s…
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is Saturday — these Philly shops will start you off right
Breakfast may be the “most important” meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be…
From museums to storytelling: Philly’s ultimate Black History Month guide
By Molly Given From immersive museum experiences to hands-on workshops, story-filled performances, and neighborhood art showcases, Philadelphia is…
Free Library’s Black History Month events spotlight culture, creativity and community across Philly
The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a monthlong slate of Black History Month events in February, featuring…
2026 Free Library Author Series
When Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor came to the Parkway Central branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia…
Over 80% of Philly’s libraries will be open on Saturdays by the end of January
By the end of January, storytimes, books and community resources will be available on weekends at more than…