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Thousands of librarians come to Philly to discuss the state of their industry amid federal funding cuts

Philly declares heat emergency for Sunday through Wednesday with temperatures expected to near 100

Heat in Philly

Frankford Library unveils $5.5 million renovation that took more than two years to complete

frankford library exterior

In the ongoing fights to ban books, 'Sold,' written by a local college grad, was one the most targeted works in 2024

Banned books

Baby Cafe breastfeeding support center to open in Camden library

baby cafe camden

Richmond Library to remain closed due to problems with its roof

Richmond Library roof

Authors of Jan. 6 graphic novel to send copies to every public high school and library in Pa.

Jan 6 comic

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library adds video games to its catalog

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South Jersey library apologizes for possibly handing out fake eclipse glasses

The Free Library to resume Saturday hours at 12 more branches

Free Library Saturday Hours

Villanova to demolish Kennedy Hall to make way for new library building

Villanova Falvey Library

10 Free Library branches are set to resume Saturday hours

Free Library Saturday hours

Free Library of Philadelphia to adjust hours, open Saturdays at all branches

Free Library Philadelphia

Sheryl Lee Ralph to discuss memoir, sign books at Parkway Central Library

sheryl lee ralph free library

New limited-edition Free Library card celebrates 50 years of hip-hop

Free Library hip hop

With book bans on the rise nationally, New Jersey lawmakers look to stop them in their state

'Beyond Magenta,' Susan Kuklin's profile of 6 trans teens, has become one of the most banned books in America

Beyond Magenta Kuklin

How to use Kanopy, the streaming service that comes with your Free Library card

free library kanopy

Eagles legend Brian Westbrook publishes inspirational new children's book based on his experiences

Brian Westbrook children's book

One Book, One Philadelphia selects Quiara Alegría Hudes' 'My Broken Language' as this year's title

One Book One Philadelphia

New Philly library director to take charge in aftermath of discrimination allegations

Free Library of Philadelphia

Cape May to turn historic Franklin Street School into county library

Cape May Library School

City seeks public input on artwork proposals for North Philly Rebuild site

Mann Rivera Center artwork

Advocate group rallies to increase Free Library of Philadelphia budget beyond pre-pandemic levels

Free Library Funding

Free Library of Philadelphia to expand in-person services after two-month shutdown

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Free Library of Philadelphia to continue offering limited services despite citywide COVID-19 restrictions

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Philly imposes sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions through rest of 2020

Philly COVID NOV16

Free Library of Philadelphia taps interim director

Free Library Philadelphia

Select Philadelphia Free Library locations beginning to offer limited in-person services

Free Library Philadelphia

Free Library director resigns amid accusations of workplace discrimination

Free Library Philadelphia

Face masks will be mandatory in New Jersey as more indoor activities set to get green light

New Jersey indoor activities

Philly librarians petition against National Guard being housed in city branches

Free Library Wadsworth Petition

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library of Philadelphia eliminates late fees for overdue books

Free Library eliminates late fees

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library's new 'Experience Pass' grants free entry to museums, historical sites around Philly

Free Library experience pass

Philly councilwoman supports eliminating Free Library late fees

Free Library Late

Touring book truck to stop at Free Library this week

Philly Free Library bus tour

Despite opposition, Lansdale library will host 'Drag Queen Story Fun Time' this weekend

Annie Christ

What you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood pressure cuffs, birding bags and more

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

Philadelphia announces second round of Rebuild sites

Lawncrest Rec

Good neighbors: Toasting special people who quietly help others

Good neighbors

Temple names new library after trustee who donated $10 million

Temple Library

Philly reveals proposed sites for citywide Rebuild initiative

Philadelphia Playground

Check out the inside of these newly renovated neighborhood libraries

Lillian Marrero Library

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