The Top 20 Libraries in Philadelphia, PA

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The Athenaeum of Philadelphia has long been one of Philadelphia’s important cultural centers. I’ve been in this building since I was a kid, and you know what? … it hasn’t changed much. At a recent function here, one could almost feel like time has stopped. For outside visitors, there is always something to see…

Jeff H.

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

One of the most well equipped and largest libraries I’ve been to. Its very clean and organized, plenty of seatings and chargers for a rest break while you’re in downtown Philadelphia. The location is perfect for tourists like me to get some time to relax in quiet. While I didn’t get to see how massive their…

Michael C.

Free Library of Philadelphia

Great library. Some libraries in Philly are the opposite of what you hope/expect time experience at a library as in, they are loud, dirty and really just somewhere for random people to hang. The staff at this library does a good job keeping the space clean, organized and quiet. As the previous review stated…

Stacey M.

Free Library of Philadelphia - Whitman Branch

Lots of books and terminals in a nice space. They have Wi-Fi. Hours aren’t great considering some people need to be at their office standard hours — hello-o? (Wednesdays you get til 7. But hours go by fast in this place.) If you need help beyond the basics, beware the dead wood. The younger (probably…

Ab S.

Jenkins Law Library

This is a small branch of the Philadelphia Public Library, and it’s very convenient for those of us who live or work in University City. There is a decent collection of reference books, 10 – 12 computers that are available for use, a printing station, and plenty of chairs and tables. Of course, there are books…

Sarah T.

Free Library of Philadelphia - Walnut Street West

Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Andorra

Angora

Art Museum District

Avenue of the Arts North

Avenue of the Arts South

Bella Vista

Bustleton

Byberry

Cedar Park

Cedarbrook

Chestnut Hill

East Falls

Fairmount

Fishtown

Fox Chase

Frankford

Germantown

Girard Estate

Kensington

Logan

Logan Square

Mantua

Market East

Mayfair

Morrell Park

Mount Airy

Old City

Olney

Penn Center

Pennsport

Point Breeze

Port Richmond

Rhawnhurst

Rittenhouse Square

Roxborough

Society Hill

Somerton

Spring Garden

Tacony

Templetown

Torresdale

University City

Walnut Hill

Washington Square West

West Oak Lane

Wynnefield

96 places in Philadelphia, ordered by rating:

Free Library of Philadelphia - Whitman Branch

4.8

4 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-1754
Address:	200 Snyder Ave

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Richmond Branch

5.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-9992
Address:	2987 Almond St

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Charles Santore Library

4.8

4 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-686-1766
Address:	932 S 7th St

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The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

5.0

4 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-925-2688
Address:	219 S 6th St

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Jenkins Law Library

4.5

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-574-7900
Address:	833 Chestnut St Ste 1220

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Free Library of Philadelphia

4.4

23 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-686-5322
Address:	1901 Vine St

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

4.5

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-732-1600
Address:	2008-2010 Delancey Pl

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Falls of Schuylkill Branch

4.6

5 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-2093
Address:	3501 Midvale Ave

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch

3.8

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-1633
Address:	18 S 7th St 1St Fl

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The Library Company of Philadelphia

4.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-546-3181
Address:	1314 Locust St

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Kingsessing Branch

4.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-2690
Address:	1201 South 51st St

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Fishtown Community Library

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-9990
Address:	1217 E Montgomery Ave & Flora St

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Samuel L. Paley Library

4.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-204-4585
Address:	1210 Polett Walk

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Scott Memorial Library

4.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-503-8848
Address:	1020 Walnut St

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Lovett Branch

3.3

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-2095
Address:	6945 Germantown Ave

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Walnut Street West

3.5

13 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-7671
Address:	201 South 40th St

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Bustleton Branch

3.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-0472
Address:	10199 Bustleton Ave

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Queen Memorial Library

3.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-1899
Address:	1201 South 23rd St

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Free Library of Philadelphia - Fox Chase Branch

3.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 215-685-0547
Address:	501 Rhawn St

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Gloucester Township

The Top 20 Libraries

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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