Supporting FFL

Friends rely on the generosity of Philadelphians to help us achieve our mission of supporting the Free Library. Through donations of money, time, experience and books we make it possible to engage the private and public sector in an important and continuing conversation about the need to maintain and grow our library system. We believe that information in all forms should be easily assessable, free and available to all children and adults regardless of race, religion or educational and economic standing. To quote one of the founders of our nation, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1829), "Information is the currency of Democracy."

GIVING - Help support the city-wide effort by sending a tax deductible donation directly to the Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Friends are the umbrella organization that is committed every day to assisting neighborhood Branch Friends Groups to achieve their goal of increasing library service and awareness of all that it offers. Library Friends are stewards of our free and equal access to information and ambassadors of life-long learning. As a library patron you know that library services are vital to the educational, economic and cultural health of the City because local libraries provide free access to print and on-line information and cultural materials of all kinds for all residents.

Make your check out and send it to:
Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Inc.
Attn: Amy Dougherty, Executive Director
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Credit cards are accepted by phone: Call Annette Griffin at 215-567-4562

If you would like to donate online, click here to donate via Network for Good.

If you would like more information, contact Amy at 215-567-4562 or by email. Tribute gifts in honor or in memory of family and friends are always appreciated and handled the same way as other donations.

To Donate to your Branch Library Friends Group:

  • Go to the Friends Groups page for the Group's name and address
  • Call the Friends office at 215-567-4562
  • Send your check to the city-wide Friend's address: Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Inc. 1901 Vine Street Phila., PA 19103. Your contribution will be acknowledged and forwarded to the Group that you designate on your check