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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Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--whil...
06/22/2026

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 whirligig rainbow spinners. Spin, spin! We also have a great selection of spinning books to check out!

Drag King Storytime with Brad HabitToday, 6/22 @ 11:30am Come practice the good habits of self love, music and movement,...
06/22/2026

Drag King Storytime with Brad Habit

Today, 6/22 @ 11:30am

Come practice the good habits of self love, music and movement, reading, and making art with drag king Brad Habit.

Drag King Storytime with Brad HabitMonday, 6/22 @ 11:30am Come practice the good habits of self love, music and movement...
06/18/2026

Drag King Storytime with Brad Habit
Monday, 6/22 @ 11:30am

Come practice the good habits of self love, music and movement, reading, and making art with drag king Brad Habit.

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (6/17 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, r...
06/17/2026

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (6/17 - 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.

6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26, (NO 9/9), 9/23, 10/7, 10/21

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--whil...
06/15/2026

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 citrus fans. Flap, flap! We also have a great selection of fruit books to check out!

Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany LynnToday, 6/15 @ 11:30am Join Brittany Lynn for a Drag Queen Storytime. Hear interac...
06/15/2026

Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn

Today, 6/15 @ 11:30am

Join Brittany Lynn for a Drag Queen Storytime. Hear interactive stories about love, diversity, and acceptance! See less

Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany LynnMonday, 6/15 @ 11:30am Join Brittany Lynn for a Drag Queen Storytime. Hear intera...
06/13/2026

Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn
Monday, 6/15 @ 11:30am

Join Brittany Lynn for a Drag Queen Storytime. Hear interactive stories about love, diversity, and acceptance!

Join Ms. Chen today at 10:30am for Read, Baby, Read: Storytime & Playgroup! There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and bo...
06/12/2026

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.

Come by every week during Summer Quest to pick up a different "Take & Make Kit" to bring home for your child to do--whil...
06/08/2026

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 cloud and rainbow bookmarks. Colors, colors! We also have a great selection of cloud 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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