Free Library of Philadelphia

The Free Library of Philadelphia is the public library system that serves the city of , Pennsylvania. It is the 16th-largest public library system in the United States.
libwww.freelibrary.org
freelibrary.org
Wikipedia
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Photo: Ram-Man, CC BY-SA 2.5.
  • Type: School
  • Description: public library system in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Also known as: “Free Library Of Philadelphia” and “Free Library of Philadelphia: Culinary Literacy Center”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Barnes Foundation and Franklin Institute.

Museum
Photo: Smallbones, CC0.
The is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture. Originally in , the art collection moved in 2012 to a new building on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in , . is situated 440 feet northwest of Free Library of Philadelphia.

Museum
Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a science museum and a center of science education and research in , . It is named after the American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin. is situated 740 feet southwest of Free Library of Philadelphia.

Museum
Photo: Bobak, CC BY 3.0.
The is an art museum located in , that contains one of the largest collections of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside . is situated 1,000 feet northwest of Free Library of Philadelphia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Logan Square and Spring Garden.

Neighborhood
Photo: Needsmoreritalin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a neighborhood in , , United States. Bounded by Market Street on the south, Spring Garden Street on the north, Broad Street on the east, and the on the west, it occupies the northwestern quadrant of .

Neighborhood
Photo: Smallbones, Public domain.
is a in , Pennsylvania, bordering on the north. is a neighborhood that combines diverse residential neighborhoods and significant cultural attractions.

Photo: Lucius Kwok, CC BY-SA 2.0.
's is the downtown area west of City Hall. It contains downtown's upscale shopping district, the financial district, and the museum district along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, culminating in the Philadelphia Art Museum and Fairmount Park.

Free Library of Philadelphia

Latitude
39.95986° or 39° 57′ 36″ north
Longitude
-75.1715° or 75° 10′ 17″ west
Elevation
121 feet (37 metres)
Operator
Free Library of Philadelphia
Open location code
87F6XR5H+WC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7454319477
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­school
Geo­Names ID
7147720
Wiki­data ID
Q3087288
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Free Library of Philadelphia from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Free Library of Philadelphia” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Center City East and Francisville.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Book Corner and Barnes Foundation.

Philadelphia: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Philadelphia International Airport, Old City, West Philadelphia, and Center City West.

Curious Libraries to Discover

Uncover intriguing libraries from every corner of the globe.