Free Library Of Philadelphia Rare Book Department
The rare book department is located on the third floor of parkway central.
Free library of philadelphia rare book department. June 30th 2020 2 00 pm 3 00 pm. Free library of philadelphia rare book department. Among its collections are thousands of illuminated medieval manuscripts and cuttings.
The rare book department offers free access to exhibitions of historically important books manuscripts and works of art from 3 000 bce to today. Ranging in age and scope from cuneiform tablets the first writing of mankind c. First editions letters and manuscripts of important writers including some of the largest collections of charles.
One of the largest public library systems in the world flp has established its internet presence to enhance and extend its services to the citizens of philadelphia the delaware valley and beyond. There s a free tour of the department at 11 00 am library in philadelphia pa. Caitlin goodman curator rare book department at free library of philadelphia greater philadelphia area 207 connections.
3000 bce to examples of contemporary fine printing the collections are representative of the history of written communication from its very beginnings to the present day from the western world to the middle east and beyond. The free library of philadelphia was founded in 1891 as the city s first public library system. Its rare book department among the largest in american public libraries exists to serve the people of philadelphia as well as the students scholars and researchers who use its collections.
See 24 photos and 2 tips from 133 visitors to free library of philadelphia rare book department. The rare book department offers free access to historically important books art and objects ranging in date from 3000 bce to the present. The collections of the free library of philadelphia s rare book department are vast and diverse.
Website for the free library of philadelphia its programs resources and services. Monday through saturday with tours of the general collections beginning daily at 11 00 a m. Hours are 9 00 a m 5 00 p m.