Friends Of The Free Library Book Store

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1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA
+1 215 567 4568
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The Free Library of Philadelphia, established by Benjamin Franklin, encompasses 55 branches throughout the city—so patrons can access the information they need. The neo-Greek architecture of the Central branch's building on Vine Street reflects the prototypical image of what one expects a magnificent library to look like. The Central branch has an excellent music collection and a rare book archive. And the rooftop cafeteria is very inexpensive. There is also Internet access, adult education classes, reader development and children's workshops in most branches.

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none accepted

Directions

Bus: 2, 7, 32, 33, or PHLASH

Area

Central Library, Logan Circle

Hours

Mo to We from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM,Th to Sa from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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