Independence Branch Free Library

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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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HALLOWEEN CRAFT PARTY!Monday, 10/19 @ 3pm until closingTrick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, sticker...
10/15/2026

HALLOWEEN CRAFT PARTY!

Monday, 10/19 @ 3pm until closing

Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, stickers, and candy! There will be activities for kids of all ages.

Join Ms. Chen today at 10:30am for Read, Baby, Read: Storytime & Playgroup! There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and bo...
10/09/2026

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.

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

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (10/7 - 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.

10/7, 10/21

DIAMOND PAINTING CLUB FOR KIDS10/2, 11/6, 12/4 @ 3:00-4:30PMJoin our monthly diamond painting club for kids! Bedazzle ne...
10/02/2026

DIAMOND PAINTING CLUB FOR KIDS

10/2, 11/6, 12/4 @ 3:00-4:30PM

Join our monthly diamond painting club for kids! Bedazzle new projects each month like stickers, keychains, ornaments, books, canvasses, and more. You are also welcome to bring your own things to bedazzle!

This program meets on the first Friday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.: October 2, November 6, December 4. Please note this program is for children and their accompanying caregivers only.

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (9/23 - 10/21)! There will be storytelling, songs, r...
09/23/2026

Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (9/23 - 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.

9/23, 10/7, 10/21

As a reminder, there is no storytime at Franklin Square on 9/9. Join us on 9/23!
09/05/2026

As a reminder, there is no storytime at Franklin Square on 9/9.

Join us on 9/23!

There will be no RBR storytime on 9/11 or 9/18. We will be back on 9/25!
09/05/2026

There will be no RBR storytime on 9/11 or 9/18.

We will be back on 9/25!

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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