Day of Giving

Support the Free Library this Library Giving Day and National Library Week!

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Here in Philadelphia, the Free Library serves as a center of inspiration and learning. In honor of Library Giving Day (April 4) and National Library Week (April 23–29), your gift will be doubled throughout the month of April. We are asking for your support to help the continuation and expansion of Library programs beloved by learners of all ages!

Did you know? While the City of Philadelphia provides public funding for the Library’s operations, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation raises private support for hundreds of programs and services in libraries across the city

Our Fundraising Progress

Share your love of reading and help us close the book on our Library Giving Day and National Library Week campaigns when we reach our goal of $25,000.

Receive an “I love the Free Library” bumper sticker when you donate $35 or more, while supplies last.

$22,176.00

Raised

Donate today and help Library programs across the city!

When you make a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation, you are supporting neighborhood libraries, childhood literacy services, citywide afterschool programs, opportunities for job seekers, civic engagement programs like One Book, One Philadelphia, and the Culinary Literacy Center: the first space of its kind in a public library.

Day of Giving April 4, 2023 Celebrating Library Giving Day
As a truly free public institution, the Library is a destination for any and all who seek a safe, welcoming, supportive environment in which to learn and grow. It’s never too early to start learning, and providing robust youth services is a critical component of our mission.
—Liz, Parkway Central Children’s Librarian

Let others know you support the Free Library Foundation! Copy the messages below or write your own to share with family and friends on social media:

Copy and paste the suggested social media posts below, or develop your own customized posts to share out the content.

Social media posts:

The Library is the cornerstone of my neighborhood. That’s why I just supported @FreeLibrary in honor of #LibraryGivingDay #NationalLibraryWeek! You can support, too, and have your gift matched during the month of April: bit.ly/freeLibraryofPhiladelphia


I love the Library because [share your reason!]. That’s why I made a matched donation in support of @FreeLibrary this #LibraryGivingDay #NationalLibraryWeek! Join me: bit.ly/freeLibraryofPhiladelphia

THE FREE LIBRARY IS “THE PEOPLE’S UNIVERSITY.”

President and Director Kelly Richards, Library staff, and local families take you on a tour of three Library branches, showcasing the impactful work being done by neighborhood libraries across the city.

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