Independence Branch Free Library
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“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
09/25/2026
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.
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
09/22/2026
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.
09/05/2026
As a reminder, there is no storytime at Franklin Square on 9/9.
Join us on 9/23!
09/05/2026
There will be no RBR storytime on 9/11 or 9/18.
We will be back on 9/25!
08/26/2026
Join Ms. Chen for storytime today at 10am and every other Wednesday (8/26 - 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.
8/26, (NO 9/9), 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
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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 |
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