Shape Your Librarys Future

Shaping the Future of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

Help Us Shape The Future Of The Free Library

The Free Library is reimagining what a public library can be—and we want to hear from you.

This summer, the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Free Library Foundation are inviting people from across the city to share their ideas, experiences, and hopes for our public library system. So, whether you’re a frequent visitor, haven’t stopped by in a while, or anywhere in between, your voice matters.

Join Us At A Free Library Town Hall

We’re hosting a series of community conversations in June and July—on June 16, June 23, July 2, and July 16—and we’d love for you to be part of one. These town halls are a chance to tell us what the library means to you and what you’d like to see in the future.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Let’s Talk About

  • What role the library plays in your life
  • How we can better serve you, your family, and your community
  • What’s working—and what could be better
  • Your vision for the library’s future, from programs and spaces to services and support

Each session will include library & foundation leadership and will be facilitated by The ROZ Group, our strategic planning partners.

Don’t miss out—this is your opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the Free Library!

We’ll also be launching a citywide survey on June 13th—so even if you can’t attend in person, you can still be part of the conversation. Take the short survey here.

See all town hall dates and RSVP here.

If you have questions or need more info, please fill out this form.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Written by The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation supports the Free Library of Philadelphia as a center for learning and opportunity in every neighborhood, for every Philadelphian. Together, the Library and the Foundation enrich the lives of citizens by encouraging civic dialogue, cultural engagement, community participation, and the free exchange of ideas. Wide‐ranging services include computer classes, culinary literacy programs, senior services, support for job seekers, small businesses, and New Americans, outreach services to incarcerated people, special exhibitions, Author Events, Read by 4th the annual One Book, One Philadelphia program, The Rosenbach Library and Museum, and more.