Philadelphia Free Library, Established 1891

The Free Library of Philadelphia is the public library system that serves Philadelphia. It is the tenth-largest public library system in the United States. Unique among public libraries in the United States, it is neither a city agency or nonprofit organization; instead, it is governed by both an independent city agency managed by its own board of directors and a separate nonprofit organization, The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.In fiscal 2012, the Free Library hosted 6 million in-person and 9 million online visits.

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Philadelphia Free Library

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Philadelphia Free Library

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Philadelphia Free Library, Pediment

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