Free Library of Philadelphia Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement

Join us today for a book talk in the HEIM Center Conference Room as we discuss this years' One Book One Philadelphia, Adult selection, Interior Chinatown!

Events: Book Discussion: Interior Chinatown Join the Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library for a discussion of the One Book, One Philadelphia selection. Interior Chinatown is a deeply personal novel about race, pop culture, immigration, assimilation, and escaping the roles we are forced to play. Meticulously...

Congratulations to John for winning the $25 gift card on our Chess Swiss Tournament on Tuesday night 2/7/23. The Free Library Chess Club is open on Tuesday night 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Heim Center and also Thursdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. If you are interested in being on our Chess Club email list just message us.

Hi All,

The Free Library Chess Club was featured on the news! You can watch the video below.

Behind the scenes of a chess club inside an iconic Philadelphia building CBS Philadelphia photojournalist Brad Nau takes us inside the club.

Good afternoon,

I wanted to thank everyone who showed up last night for the Free Library Chess Club tournament! We had a solid turnout and had a photojournalist from CBS 3 working on a story featuring the chess club!

Congratulations to Otis for winning the tournament! The trophy was kindly provided by Steve.

We will keep you updated on future events and when the story will appear on CBS 3!

Current print newspapers are available in the Heim Center. We look forward to seeing you!

Alexander Calder's Bicentennial Banners

Hanging on the north wall of the Heim Center are two of American artist Alexander "Sandy" Calder's Bicentennial Banners.

During the years 1975 - 1976, Calder produced eight banners as part of the Centre Square public art project.

Over the years, the banners have been lost and found a number of times. They were most recently discovered in 2018 and at that point were donated to the Free Library.

Two of the banners are currently installed in the Heim Center. Additional banners are installed above the main staircase.

Alexander Calder's Bicentennial Banners

Hanging on the north wall of the Heim Center are two of American artist Alexander "Sandy" Calder's Bicentennial Banners.

During the years 1975 - 1976, Calder produced eight banners as part of the Centre Square public art project.

Over the years, the banners have been lost and found a number of times. They were most recently discovered in 2018 and at that point were donated to the Free Library.

Two of the banners are currently installed in the Heim Center. Additional banners are installed above the main staircase.

Free Library Chess Club tonight 5:00-7:30!

Events: Free Library Chess Club Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook Events *Must...