“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
Follow us at
https://twitter.com/IndependenceBr
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
06/08/2026
Today is the start of Summer Quest, our free summer reading program! (6/8 - 8/14). Stop by to sign up and ask what we have in store for children, teens, and adults!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/summerreading/
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |