We are a volunteer organization of community members promoting the needs and values of the Falls Libr
Our Values
The Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library is an all-volunteer community member organization promoting the Falls of Schuylkill Library’s services and supporting the preservation of the Library, an original Andrew Carnegie funded library.
• The Friends value our library for its history, its central location, and its content which is free to everyone.
• We value the Library as a commu
06/16/2026
Coming July 7th....PLAY READING GROUP! 📖
Join us at Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) for our Play Reading Group. This month's play is The Enchanted April.
See below for time/location/details!
06/16/2026
BOARD GAME CAFE IS BACK AGAIN!
This Saturday, June 20th from 2- 4 PM! Bring friends, family, and neighbors to play games together at Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia)
06/16/2026
TONIGHT at 5:30 PM at Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia)!
Join us for a discussion with David Young about his book, The Battles of Germantown. Focused on the unique and multilayered history of Philadelphia's most historic neighborhood, this talk is one you can't miss!
06/11/2026
Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library will have a table at the East Falls Flea Market this Saturday, June 13th! Stop by and say hello! :)
06/11/2026
Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library will have a table at the East Falls Flea Market at McMichael Park this Saturday, June 13th! Stop by and say hello :)
Coming to the Flea Market this Saturday? Come say hello -- our table will be along Midvale Avenue, about ten tables up from Henry Avenue. We'll have copies of the 50th anniversary reprint of the Blue Book for sale, along with other information about our organization and our activities.
06/11/2026
Please join us at Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) on Wednesday, June 17th from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM to celebrate the wonderful Ms. Grace, our Children's Librarian!
Let's extend a fond farewell to our deeply beloved, Ms. Grace! Food, indoor & outdoor activities, and so much more will be provided.
06/01/2026
TONIGHT at 5:30 PM!
Join us Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) for this Author Talk event with Anndee Hochman about her new book, Parent Trip.
Full details below, and at https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/169667
05/05/2026
BOARD GAME CAFE IS BACK!
Join us at Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) for games of all kinds with your friends and neighbors.
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 9th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**Light refreshments and drinks will be provided**
04/29/2026
THE SPRING BOOK SALE IS FINALLY HERE!
04/24/2026
BOOK SALE DROP-OFF STARTS TOMORROW!
Drop by Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) and drop off your gently used books, games, and media (see details in flyer).
DROP-OFF DATES:
TOMORROW, SATURDAY APRIL 25th: 10 AM - 4 PM
MONDAY & TUESDAY APRIL 27th and 28th: 11 AM - 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29th: 10 AM - 3 PM