Independence Branch Free Library

Independence Branch Free Library “A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure.” Independence Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Named for its proximity to Independence National Park, this branch of the Free Library serves people who live in Society Hill, Old City, Queen Village, Washington Square West, and Chinatown. The Independence Branch also houses the Barbara Gittings Gay/Lesbian Collection. Find us online at
http://libwww.freelibrary.org/branches/branch.cfm?loc=IND

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Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (8/12 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, r...
08/12/2026

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (8/12 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of each session.

8/12, 8/26, (NO 9/9), 9/23, 10/7, 10/21

Come by for the last week of Summer Quest to pick up a "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--while suppl...
08/10/2026

Come by for the last week of Summer Quest to pick up a "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--while supplies last. This week, we have pom pom sheep. Baa, baa! We also have a great selection of sheep books to check out!

BEAD CRAFT PARTY!Today, 8/10 @ 2pm until closingJoin us and make some fun crafts with beads! Friendship bracelets, keych...
08/10/2026

BEAD CRAFT PARTY!

Today, 8/10 @ 2pm until closing

Join us and make some fun crafts with beads! Friendship bracelets, keychains, dolls, and more! Keep them or trade them with your friends or family!

For children and teens.

Join Ms. Chen today at 10:30am for Read, Baby, Read: Storytime & Playgroup! There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and bo...
08/07/2026

Join Ms. Chen today at 10:30am for Read, Baby, Read: Storytime & Playgroup! There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

BEAD CRAFT PARTY!Monday, 8/10 @ 2pm until closingJoin us and make some fun crafts with beads! Friendship bracelets, keyc...
08/06/2026

BEAD CRAFT PARTY!

Monday, 8/10 @ 2pm until closing

Join us and make some fun crafts with beads! Friendship bracelets, keychains, dolls, and more! Keep them or trade them with your friends or family!

For children and teens.

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--whil...
08/03/2026

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--while supplies last. This week, we have beaded butterflies. Flutter, flutter! We also have a great selection of butterfly books to check out!

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (7/29 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, r...
07/29/2026

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (7/29 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, rhymes, dancing, and crafts in the Pavilion at Franklin Square (6th and Race St.) as we explore different themes throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Bubbles and fun crafts at the end of each session.

7/29, 8/12, 8/26, (NO 9/9), 9/23, 10/7, 10/21

Read, Baby, Read Storytime will be canceled on 7/31. We will see everyone on 8/7!
07/28/2026

Read, Baby, Read Storytime will be canceled on 7/31.

We will see everyone on 8/7!

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--whil...
07/27/2026

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--while supplies last. This week, we have toilet paper roll racecars. Vroom, vroom! We also have a great selection of car books to check out!

Address

18 S 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156851633

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