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1901 Vine St (btw 19th & 20th on Vine) Philadelphia , PA 19103 United States
This is a great way to meet well-known writers of current fiction and non-fiction. Some events are free.
Think I’ll confess to Anjelica Huston about poaching her haircut ? “Watch Me”
David Lynch.
There's a free tour of the department at 11:00 am Monday through Saturday where you can see cuneiform tablets, a section of papyrus scroll, a medieval manuscript, and a leaf from a Gutenberg Bible. - Karin S
The best... The best library in Philadelphia. One of my fave places - Kitty Garrett
Thousands and thousands of books to choose from. There are plenty of activities and workshops as well. - Conner Watson
Today, Dec. 16th is the Grand Reopening of Lovett Library! It's been completely redone. Absolutely beautiful space. Bright and airy. Upstairs is a computer lab and a quiet community room. - Lisa Mengucci
This diverse branch houses the largest Chinese language collection in the city as well as the Barbara Gittings Gay/Lesbian Collection. - Free Library