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Friends group

Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Also called: Friends of the Charles Santore Brank of the Free Library of Philadelphia

An independent nonprofit that backs the city's Free Library through neighborhood volunteer groups at its branches. It also runs the Book Corner, a shop for new, rare and used books.

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What they do

Join or volunteer with a neighborhood Friends group at a branch, or buy books at the Book Corner. The site does not say how to join, so contact the group to ask.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

The Book Corner is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. The site lists no Sunday hours and no regular events.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Times
Daytime

Book Corner

Address
311 N. 20th Street
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Visit the Book Corner at 311 N. 20th Street during shop hours and ask a bookseller about volunteering, or call (215) 567-0527 or email freelibraryfriends@gmail.com to ask how to join a neighborhood Friends group..

You can just show up.

What to expect

The Book Corner is a bookshop with new, rare and used books at low prices, staffed by paid and volunteer booksellers. The site does not describe a volunteer shift or a membership process, so a first visit is mostly browsing and asking questions.

Tips for your first visit

  • Shop hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
  • Look for the shop on Wood Street, a short walk north of the Parkway, near the Central Library.
  • Call (215) 567-0527 first to ask about volunteering, since the site does not say how.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The Book Corner is open to walk in during posted hours, but the site does not say how to volunteer or join, so the way into the group is unclear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Membership fees are not stated on the site. Books at the Book Corner are sold at reduced prices.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

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