Richmond Library - Free Library of Philadelphia

06/06/2026

Summer Reading starts this Monday! Sign up during our Kickoff with the Aquarium at 4:00 pm or stop in anytime this summer. All ages can participate!

06/04/2026

Don't forget, you can sign up to get reminders about all of our programs! Download the Remind app then add the class codes for the age groups you are interested in. https://www.remind.com/get_the_app

06/02/2026

Hooray, new StoryWalk! Take a stroll and read Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima. 🐋🦄🌈

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Join me at the library this month (June 16) to learn how to make herbal extracts at home! We’ll prepare an herbal tincture together in class, and there will also be alcohol-free options.
Bring your favorite mug to enjoy free tea during this workshop.
Richmond Library - Free Library of Philadelphia

05/27/2026

June is an exciting month! Summer Reading starts on June 8 and we have several several special events coming up!

Special events:
Summer Kickoff with Adventure Aquarium - Monday, June 8 at 4:00
Claymobile: Pride Edition (for adults) - Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00
Ants on a Log Pride Concert - Monday, June 22 at 3:00

Adult Programs:
**Claymobile: Pride Edition (for adults) - Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00**
Mayor's Action Center - Thursday, June 4, 1:30-4:30
State Rep Services with Joe Hohenstein - Saturday, June 13, 10:00-12:00
Intro to Herbalism - Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30
French Language Exchange - Saturday, June 20 at 10:00
City Job Recruiters - Thursday, June 25, 2:00-4:00
Yoga - Mondays at 5:30

Children’s Programs:
**Summer Kickoff with Adventure Aquarium - Monday, June 8 at 4:00**
**Ants on a Log Pride Concert - Monday, June 22 at 3:00**
Dungeons & Dragons Club - Tuesday, June 2 at 4:30
Saturday Storytime & Play Group - Saturday, June 6 at 10:30
Toddler Storytime & Play Group - Wednesdays at 10:30
Baby Storytime & Play Group - Thursdays at 10:30

Closings:
Thursday, June 18 - possible early closing 1:00
Friday, June 19 - Closed for Juneteenth

05/26/2026

This Thursday, May 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm attend the Mayor's Budget Town Hall at Cohocksink Recreation Center.

05/26/2026

THE BEES ARE BACK IN THE LIBRARY! Our library is one of only two observatory bee hives in the city of Philadelphia, and the only library registered as a national wildlife preserve, certified by the National Wildlife Foundation! Come visit us!