Free Library adds searchable archives of 10 Black American newspapers
Interested Philadelphians can now access "a more complete story of American history."
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Free Library board mostly silent as workers demand involvement in selecting new leader
In a meeting Tuesday, only one board member committed to anti-racism efforts. Others have resigned in solidarity with their former director.
Free Library director Siobhan Reardon has resigned
The leadership change comes after intense pressure from Black workers to end a culture of discrimination.
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Free Library director expected to resign within the week over discrimination allegations
Many board members “were unaware of the true climate" at the library, a diversity consultancy found.
Why Free Library workers are calling for their director to resign
Allegations of discrimination have been piling up for years.
My Free Library: Why I love South Philly’s Charles Santore branch
An essay in recognition of National Library Week.
Parent guide: Resources to keep kids busy (and learning!) during Philly’s COVID shutdown
From TV to podcasts to online quizzes.
Rampant sidewalk parking at the Free Library makes ADA entrance hard to access
The city says it's working on a plan to fix more than 30 buildings with "major" accessibility issues.
‘Libraries saved my life’: Third-party candidates dominate City Council forum in North Philly
None of the five Democratic nominees and only two of the five Republicans showed up.
Never know where you’ll find a Little Free Library
This one's in Fairmount.
Five stars for PECO? The best bad Yelp reviews of Philly’s public agencies
"The best damn utility this side of the ol’mississip."
Independence Free Library Branch is closed till after the New Year
The outpost near 7th and Chestnut is suffering from water damage.
Library advocates are planning a big protest rally at City Hall
The recent staff restructuring doesn't address underlying funding issues.