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Programs & Services: Whether you are looking for a new direction, education or fun diversion - our library programs can help you take the first step. We offer something special for every age and interest.

Click on the program or service below for more information, schedules, and contact numbers. For a specific age group, select a category.
Adult Education Classes (A )
Get your G.E.D. or improve your English
Books Aloud (A)
Learn how to put books and literacy into everything young children do
Career Services
Find help in a job search or career change
City Services
Philadelphia’s government right at your fingertips
Free Library of Philadelphia Lectures (A)
Your ticket to meeting the authors you enjoy
Generations Online (A)
You’re never too old to surf the Internet (in-library use only).
Homebound Services
Let the library come to you
Interlibrary Loan
Borrow a book from anywhere in the world
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Enjoy a book - in Braille or recorded form
Monday Poets (A)
Start your week with stimulating poetry
One Book, One Philadelphia (A)
Join your neighbors to read – and discuss the same book
Reader Development Program (A)
Are you an adult learning to read? Do you teach literacy?
Summer Reading and Online Summer Reading (C) (T) (A)
Win prizes as you read or use the library
Talk About It! @ the Free Library (A)
Discuss timely topics with community members and experts.
Volunteer Services (T) (A)
Volunteering at the Free Library of Philadelphia can be rewarding and fun. We have opportunities at Central Library and our neighborhood branches throughout the city!
Workplace Wednesdays (A)
Get advice on taking your career in new directions