Friends group
Friends of the Independence Branch Library
Also called: Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia Inc
Volunteers who raise money, speak up for, and build community around the Independence Branch Library at 18 South 7th Street.
- Low cost
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What they do
Support the branch through fundraising, advocacy and neighborhood ties. Pay yearly dues to become a member, or sign up for the mailing list to hear how to help.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
No meetings or events are posted. Membership dues are paid once a year, and renewal notices are sent by letter.
Independence Branch Library
- Address
- 18 S 7th St
- 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: Mail a membership form with a check for dues to the Friends at 18 South 7th Street, or join online through the Donate button on the group's site. Email friendsindependencebranch@gmail.com first to ask whether the group is meeting now..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
The site does not describe a typical visit, since it posts no meetings or events. Members whose dues are paid up can vote at meetings and elections. The newest news post is from 2023, so ask the group what is happening before you pay.
Tips for your first visit
- Email the group before you pay to ask what is going on at the branch now.
- If you pay by Venmo, use the group's charity profile and put your contact details in the memo.
- Expect renewal notices by letter when your dues come due.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Joining needs annual dues before you learn what the group does day to day, and the site posts no events or volunteer steps..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Membership dues are at least $10 a year. Extra gifts are welcome and help fund the branch's work.
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
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: indyfriends.net Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: friendsindependencebranch@gmail.com Source: indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Friends of the Free Library Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026
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 seen active
- September 2023 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- May have gone quiet
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
This group may have gone quiet. Ask before you go.
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Location, Contacts, First step, Status
- indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Cost, What they do
- indyfriends.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url, Schedule
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