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Government City Council
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North Philly legislator and his community remain at odds over the future of Cecil B. Moore Library

Recreation

By the end of January, over 80% of Philly's libraries will be open on Saturdays
Free library saturday hours

Lifestyle

West Philly tool lending library is seeking donations for a new home
West Philly Tool Library

Neighborhoods

Richmond Library reopens after finishing eight-month, $2.5 million renovation
Richmond Library inside

Government

Normal trash collection schedule to resume Monday as city workers return after strike
Philly Trash Collection

Books

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

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

Real Estate

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

Books

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

Parenting

Baby Cafe breastfeeding support center to open in Camden library
baby cafe camden

Government

Richmond Library to remain closed due to problems with its roof
Richmond Library roof

Books

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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Government

South Jersey library apologizes for possibly handing out fake eclipse glasses

Books

The Free Library to resume Saturday hours at 12 more branches
Free Library Saturday Hours

Education

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

Books

10 Free Library branches are set to resume Saturday hours
Free Library Saturday hours

Books

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

Arts & Culture

Sheryl Lee Ralph to discuss memoir, sign books at Parkway Central Library
sheryl lee ralph free library

Arts & Culture

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

Government

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

Books

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

Streaming

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

Authors

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

Books

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

Government

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

Development

Cape May to turn historic Franklin Street School into county library
Cape May Library School

Arts & Culture

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

Government

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

Libraries

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

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

Philly imposes sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions through rest of 2020
Philly COVID NOV16

Appointments

Free Library of Philadelphia taps interim director
Free Library Philadelphia

Libraries

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

Libraries

Free Library director resigns amid accusations of workplace discrimination
Free Library Philadelphia

Government

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

Petitions

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

Government

Philly councilwoman supports eliminating Free Library late fees
Free Library Late

Education

Touring book truck to stop at Free Library this week
Philly Free Library bus tour

Controversies

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

Community

What you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood pressure cuffs, birding bags and more
Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

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Festivals

Philly Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival returns in January

Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival

Adult Health

Dry January isn't just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking

Dry January Wine

Holiday

A guide to Philly's New Year's celebrations

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What to do in Philly this week

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Eagles

Five college prospects who could interest the Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft

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