The Charles Santore Library has been selected by the PA Humanities Council to host the ReadAbout It Book Discussion Series. We are the only branch in Philadelphia that received this prestigious honor. Join us! Learn more here.

The Charles Santore Library will be Closed May 29th to September 4th for Renovations

The closest branches are:

• Independence Branch, 18 S. 7th St., 215-685-1633
• South Philly Branch, Broad & Morris Sts. 215-685-1866
• Whitman Branch, 2nd & Snyder Sts., 215-685-1754

Visit www.freelibrary.org for branch hours, programs, and Santore announcements.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on September 4th

Friends of the Charles Santore Library is a division of the Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Inc. (FFLP); as a nonprofit organization, we raise funds, promote the Library’s services to the community, and advocate on behalf of the Charles Santore Library to government institutions.

Santore Friends is comprised of individuals from the community that support the Library through initiating fundraising projects, educational programs, and various improvement projects. By working closely with the Library staff, we understand their most immediate needs and act to create initiatives that will provide the resources to meet those needs.

Santore Friends is always looking for individuals who wish to get involved. We invite you to join our mailing list so that you can stay up-to-date on our goals and fundraising projects as well as the programs offered at the Charles Santore Library. If you are interested in joining the Santore Friends, click here for more information.