Free Library says it just had its busiest summer in a decade
The Free Library of Philadelphia said it had its biggest summer in years after a huge participation boost…
Free Library of Philadelphia reveals fall author events
Every year, The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation curates a lineup of writers, public figures, journalists, and local…
Free Library of Philadelphia teaches AI literacy
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Citizen of the Week: Amy Thatcher, Beekeeping Librarian
Amy Thatcher, a smiling woman with bright pink lipstick and a sweep of long, white hair, sits at…
Discover rare wonders at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Most Philadelphians know the Free Library as a place to borrow books, study, use a computer, or attend…
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…