Philadelphia relies on libraries as heating and cooling centers, but they frequently close due to heat or air conditioning issues.

The Free Library of Philadelphia is encouraging readers to check out "Our Missing Hearts," a story about a family torn apart by government censorship. The 2022 novel is the public library's latest ...

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Ravens on the Rooftop returns to the Parkway Central Library on Thursday, Oct. 30, transforming the rooftop terrace into a lively Halloween celebration with sweeping ...

Fear and Fury features author Heather Ann Thompson, exploring themes of justice and societal struggle. This event is part of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Spring Author Events Series, which ...

Philadelphia’s LAMP provides Braille books, large print titles, assistive devices, and volunteer-recorded audiobooks for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia has unveiled an ambitious plan that brings additions to the Ben Franklin Parkway. Those plans include a new location for the African American Museum in ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with Rev. Marshall Mitchell during a Jan. 24 event at the Free Library of Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Stephen Silver) Gov. Josh Shapiro launched the tour for his new book, ...