Philadelphia City Institute Free Library

Philadelphia City Institute Free Library

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PCI opened its doors at the northeast corner of 18th and Chestnut Streets in 1855. In 1944, the Institute joined the Free Library of Philadelphia as a branch.

11/25/2024

Our library will be CLOSED for browsing and computer use today due to short staffing.

- We will offer Material Pickup at the front door from 11 am - 7 pm; please bring your library card or id to pick up your holds.
- The Penn's Village Presents film screening will be held as scheduled, at 2:00 pm.

Our hours this week are as follows:
- Monday, 11 am - 7 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Special Announcement: We will have Covid tests and masks available to hand out while supplies last. Limit of 1 Covid test per person. Please ask at the front door today and the Reference Desk tomorrow to pick up.

11/23/2024

Our library will be CLOSED today due to staff shortage - no browsing or computer use.

We will offer Material Pickup at the front door from 10 am – 5 pm; please bring your library card or id to pick up your holds.

Tai Chi will be held as scheduled at 10:30.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

10/29/2024

Don't forget, tonight!

Owl Pellet Dissection for Kids
Tuesday October 29
5:30 pm

Owls are amazing birds of prey, but they have some weird habits around the dinner table. Follow along with the instructor as we learn a little more about these birds and figure out what owl pellets are, why owls make them, and finally, what's inside!?

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1905 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm