Blackwell Regional Library Adult/ Teen Department

This Friday join Penn State Master Gardeners for a free, hands-on workshop designed to teach you the basics of starting plants from seed!

Events: Calendar of Events The Free Library of Philadelphia offers over 28,000 engaging and enlightening programs for all ages each year.

❄️ Due to the City of Philadelphia declaring a Code Blue emergency, select neighborhood libraries will serve as Warming Centers beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, ensuring Philadelphia residents have access to a safe, heated space during extreme weather conditions.

Find the list of participating libraries here 👉 https://bit.ly/4iSR24w

The Free Library remains committed to supporting our communities by providing essential services and resources in times of need. Please share this information widely to help neighbors stay safe and warm.

There's still room in Philly Career Launch's Career Exploration Workshop, April 30th!

Events: Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Librarys database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free. Registration required.....

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We'll be closed Wednesday Feb 28th for scheduled maintenance. Plan ahead 🤞🤞

Blackwell Library will be closed Dec 13th to 19th

Call 1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357) or check https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/ to find other open branches

Call 215-685-7431 to inquire about Materials Pick Up on a day-by-day basis

Stay Warm!

We will be closed today due to heating issues. Please check back for more information at

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