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{{toplink|url=http://www.freelibrary.org|name=freelibrary.org}}Initiated by the efforts of Dr. William Pepper, the '''Free Library of Philadelphia''' was chartered in 1891 as "'''a general library which shall be free to all'''."
  
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The '''Free Library of Philadelphia''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>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.<br><br>The Free Library has completed an ambitious strategic plan that will guide its work through 2017.</blockquote>
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The first location for the Library was three cramped rooms in City Hall.
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''Hot Spots''
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<blockquote>Hot spots bring computer access, classes, and the internet to neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. Each Hot Spot includes computers, a printer, and all necessary broadband equipment, as well as a reference collection of Free Library materials.<br><br>Hot Spots are staffed by computer assistants trained to provide you with guided instruction as well as open-access computer time.</blockquote>
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On June 2, 1927, the massive Central Library opened for service at its present location on Logan Square. It now serves as the main library and administrative headquarters for the Free Library of Philadelphia system.
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Over the years, numerous neighborhood libraries have been added to the Free Library system, many of them funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who donated $1.5 million for neighborhood library construction in 1903. Today, the Free Library is composed of Parkway Central Library, three large regional libraries, 49 neighborhood libraries, community Hot Spots, the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Regional Research and Operations Center, and the Rosenbach.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the library's [http://libwww.freelibrary.org/about/history/ History of the Library] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
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*[http://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/free-library-looks-to-new-position-helping-with-staffing-woes/article_54d489c2-9193-5c37-b77e-0c266192b717.html Free Library looks to new position helping with staffing woes], Philadelphia Tribune, September 24, 2002.
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*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/free-library-experience-pass-philly-free-entry-museums-historical-sites-sixers-flyers/ Free Library's new 'Experience Pass' grants free entry to museums, historical sites around Philly], Philly Voice, December 3, 2019.
 
*[http://www.phillyrecord.com/2017/07/pokemon-go-brings-exploration-to-neighborhood-libraries/ Pokémon Go Brings Exploration to Neighborhood Libraries], Philadelphia Public Record, July 21, 2017.
 
*[http://www.phillyrecord.com/2017/07/pokemon-go-brings-exploration-to-neighborhood-libraries/ Pokémon Go Brings Exploration to Neighborhood Libraries], Philadelphia Public Record, July 21, 2017.
 
*[https://billypenn.com/2017/11/01/how-to-stream-30000-free-movies-with-your-philly-library-card/ Free Movies with your library card] Billy Penn November 1, 2017
 
*[https://billypenn.com/2017/11/01/how-to-stream-30000-free-movies-with-your-philly-library-card/ Free Movies with your library card] Billy Penn November 1, 2017
  
 
==Info==
 
==Info==
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*Hot Spots:&nbsp;[http://www.freelibrary.org/libserv/hotspots.htm freelibrary.org/libserv/hotspots.htm]
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*Authors: [http://libwww.freelibrary.org/authorevents/index.cfm Author Events]
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*Blog:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/ Blog Articles]
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*Computer/Internet:&nbsp;[http://www.freelibrary.org/libserv/hotspots.htm Free Library Hot Spots]
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*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/ Digital Collections]
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*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/ Events]
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*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/freelibrary @freelibrary]
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*Facility Rentals:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/about/spacerental/ Space Rental]
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*Locations:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/ Branch Info and Locations]
 
*Programs:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/ Programs and Services]
 
*Programs:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/ Programs and Services]
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*Event Calendar: [http://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/ Events]
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*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/FreeLibrary @FreeLibrary]
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*Locations:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/ Branch Info and Locations]
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*Video:&nbsp;[http://www.youtube.com/user/freelibraryofphilly/videos Videos] (YouTube)
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*Authors: [http://libwww.freelibrary.org/authorevents/index.cfm Author Events]
 
 
*Volunteer Match profile: [http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org5042.jsp Free Library of Philadelphia]
 
*Volunteer Match profile: [http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org5042.jsp Free Library of Philadelphia]
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*Film:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/2704 Filming at the Free Library of Philadelphia]
 
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*Blog:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/ libwww.freelibrary.org/blog]
 
  
 
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*[[Business Resource Innovation Center]]
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*[[Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)]]
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*[[Culinary Literacy Center - Free Library of Philadelphia|Culinary Literacy Center]]
 
*[[Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia]]
 
*[[Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:22, 4 October 2022

freelibrary.org

Initiated by the efforts of Dr. William Pepper, the Free Library of Philadelphia was chartered in 1891 as "a general library which shall be free to all."

The first location for the Library was three cramped rooms in City Hall.

On June 2, 1927, the massive Central Library opened for service at its present location on Logan Square. It now serves as the main library and administrative headquarters for the Free Library of Philadelphia system.

Over the years, numerous neighborhood libraries have been added to the Free Library system, many of them funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who donated $1.5 million for neighborhood library construction in 1903. Today, the Free Library is composed of Parkway Central Library, three large regional libraries, 49 neighborhood libraries, community Hot Spots, the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Regional Research and Operations Center, and the Rosenbach.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the library's History of the Library page.

In The News

Info

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