Philadelphia, PA Public Library

Closed again on Friday at 1. Happened 2x before. What's going on???? It's exhausting after going there carrying books and doors closed with Closed sign up!!

Has homework help for children

Love this library. When we had no aftercare, this was such a crucial place! My kid and I would walk here to relax, read, and play after school - rain or shine. Friendly s ... more

Great staff great library. It's a shame we have a mayer that does not care about the library system. Still the same. Maybe using the soda tax to better the library

Such a gem - I love it here!

The staff here are simply lovely! The building is fully wheelchair accessible, including the bathrooms. They have a variety of programs for children. And, they have a nic ... more

Great hours, very clean and librarian was helpful. Will be back for printing and computers!

Very nice staff. The adult librarian is super helpful to all the patrons and is ready to answer any questions. The childrens librarian is very nice to both parents and ch ... more

Great library

(Translated by Google) Brilliant! (Original) Genial!

Las personas son amables, buen aseo e internet rpido. El tema es nicamente el sonido, si quieres complemente silencio podras buscar otras opciones pero si traes tus audfo ... more

They are closed on the weekends I came down thinking they were open because on the internet it still says Sat. 10-5 Someone needs to update their hours so they will not b ... more

GREAT LIBRARY BEEN COMING HERE SINCE 1997 GREAT ATMOSPHERE MS.SARAH, CORY, AND MS, EMMA 3 GREAT PPL

Closed to the public with no explanation. Kenney has destroyed this city.

The library is under construction and remodeling at the moment

Eww! Nasty library, nasty and rude staff just went to check the library out and the staff were so rude! Couldnt stay more than 5 minutes it was my first time and absolute ... more

i love this library so much. nglbased on the neighborhood its placed in, i was in a bit of shock when i saw the inside a couple years back. so well kept. generous librari ... more

They closed at 1:40pm on a Friday and that was my first time there I came at like 12 something and I thought they closed at 5 and the man tap me and said they were leavin ... more

Fumo has good programs available or everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful.

An absolute beautiful library and so much to see and take in

The Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library is a cornerstone of community education and engagement in Philadelphia. Named after the late congressman and lo ... more

Love bringing my daughter here. The kids section has toys/puzzles and an abundance of books. The handicap entrance is also very helpful.

Such a nice little library, staff is friendly and helpful. And the guard there is super cool and awesome!

I wish they hosted regular events more often for little ones like weekly storytime and arts&crafts . It would be nice to have more fun library events to take toddlers an ... more

Amazing Library & Summer Program.

Information is power!! Power is knowledge!! The building is comfortable, and the staff is excellent

Came here not to long ago since I was in the area and its a very nice little library with a great selection of books and the librarians were also very nice too. Will come ... more

This library is awsome! Me and my niece went there and the lady at the kids section let us make flowers and these spring projects! And they have so many good books here!

What is up with the severely limited hours. This is just one more example of my frustration in visiting Philadelphia.As WC Fields said. "I went to Philadelphia and it ... more

(Translated by Google) Founded by Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, the library is famous as a membership library, and is also the orig ... more

Staff are super friendly and helpful! The library may not have a big selection of books but you can request books from the huge inventory available across other branches

A real shame that this wonderful branch is open four hours a day and not at all on weekends. How is any regular working person meant to enjoy the library that they pay ta ... more

Great library. Great staff. Great books & other stuff. Great place.

I enjoyed my time at the library. Being Friday they closed at 5:00 p.m. not crowded with any kids. Computers working and available. Staff very helpful.

Fox chase library has been here a long time and still looks the same ! I love bringing my kids here to show them books and get the off line at times !! Its crazy how time ... more

(Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Perfecto

I work here and it is my pleasure to help everyone that comes through our door. Just a good place to be. Still here and loving what I do...

The loudest library I ever been too. It wasn't the people going to the library, it was the people that worked there! If you looking for quiet, that's not the place to go.

It's a overall lovely and beautiful library, I learned how to play chess here also this place has a working typewriter

I work there.

I miss Wynnefield Library

Excellent service. The staff worked together as a team.

The Library is open to the community

Open Tues and Thurs til 6. My "go to". Quiet -- you'll have the whole place to yourself. Nice staff.

Social distancing rules are followed. Hours of operation are a little different. I'd advise that you check the hours via the web or by call before arrival. Today's vis ... more

Staff are always very nice and helpful!

I enjoy a good book now and then...this is a place to unwind and wrap your mind in whatever topic you like ....When you come here, enjoy it!

I went to plug my laptop up for studying, and a woman in the staff yelled at me aggressively across the room. I was then scrutinized by several staff members including he ... more

Nestled in the heart of Fishtown, the Community Library emerges as a beacon of knowledge and cultural enrichment. This branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia is more ... more

The Charles L. Durham Library, nestled at 3320 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia, is a key branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Named to honor Judge Charles L. Durh ... more