Website for the Free Library of Philadelphia, its programs, resources, and services. One of the largest public library systems in the world, FLP has established its Internet presence to …

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We work with 12 participating libraries across Philadelphia to reach caregivers of all ages, providing resources that support early literacy skills, language development, and purposeful play.

Explore the grand Beaux-Arts building of Parkway Central Library, an important part of Philadelphia's past and present that opened in 1927 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The Free Library of Philadelphia welcomes 6 million visitors to our 54 neighborhood libraries and the Rosenbach each year.

The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.

The Free Library of Philadelphia is comprised of 54 locations. We circulate millions of items to hundreds of thousands of patrons, and host thousands of programs every year.

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The Free Library of Philadelphia welcomes 6 million visitors to our 54 neighborhood libraries and the Rosenbach each year.

Nov 20, 2025 · The Free Library of Philadelphia offers over 28,000 engaging and enlightening programs for all ages each year.