19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at the Library

Cook. Borrow a guitar. Get married. The choice is yours.

From learning to play the electric violin to finding a job, the Free Library of Philadelphia and its suburban shelf mates have myriad activities and services to keep you busy this winter and beyond. All you need is your library card.

Cook by the Books

Did you know that tucked within the Free Library of Philadelphia’s stately Parkway Central main branch is a big, bright commercial-grade kitchen? The Culinary Literacy Center, up on the fourth floor, is stocked with stoves, fridges, bowls, blenders, and a classroom’s worth of tall tables and chairs. We’ve heard nothing but five-star reviews about the hands-on cooking classes and educational programs, many of which focus on healthy eating, language skills, and cultural enlightenment.

Borrow a Guitar

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