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Happy ! Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering and so much more. We're so thankfu...
10/19/2026

Happy ! Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering and so much more. We're so thankful to our Friends of Whitman Library! ❤️❤️

We're excited to host See to Read this Tuesday, October 20th!From 5:00pm until 7:00pm, join us for a free family event f...
10/16/2026

We're excited to host See to Read this Tuesday, October 20th!

From 5:00pm until 7:00pm, join us for a free family event featuring storytime, free books for every child, free snacks from Wawa, and health education for caregivers. Bilingual in English and Spanish and ASL interpreter on site. No need to register, just show up!

This event is intended for children ages 4+ and their families. For questions about this event, please contact Dr. Pooja Doshi at psd44 AT drexel.edu

In partnership with Wills Eye Hospital, Read by 4th, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians)

There's still time to buy tickets to the Friends of Whitman Library's fall raffle fundraiser!The prize basket includes a...
10/13/2026

There's still time to buy tickets to the Friends of Whitman Library's fall raffle fundraiser!

The prize basket includes a $25 gift card to Moonshine restaurant, two insulated tumblers, blanket, teas, Penzeys hot chocolate, candle, handmade gifts from the library's Fiber Arts Club, & more cozy goodies!

How to buy tickets:
⭐️See Librarians Rachel or Birch inside the library with exact change or check
⭐️Venmo or CashApp to Erme, the Friends of Whitman Library President

Winner will be selected on October 31st!

Unfortunately, we have a delayed opening today, Saturday October 10th, because we are waiting for security staff to arri...
10/10/2026

Unfortunately, we have a delayed opening today, Saturday October 10th, because we are waiting for security staff to arrive. We will be opening at 11am and apologize for any inconvenience.

10/09/2026

A quick reminder about upcoming Free Library holiday hours! 📚

All locations will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9 and will be open for regular hours on Saturday, October 10. All locations will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Please plan your visit accordingly.

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200 Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19148

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+12156851754

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