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Book Essentials
Items on Our Philly related to books - non-profits, book fairs, and a rare book department - ranked by most ❤️s on Our Philly.
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Book Corner Philadelphia
Arts
Fairmount - Poplar
Free Library's used bookstore beside the Central Branch. Sometimes hosts plant swaps.
Free LIbrary Central Branch Rare Book Department
Art Museum
Fairmount - Poplar
Philly's collection of rare literary prints from the ancient world thru the 20th century.
One Book, One Philadelphia - On Now, Ends June 22
April
Arts Event
June
May
Philly comes together to read a single book. April 20 - June 22.
Uhuru Book Fair
African
Arts Event
Food & Drink Event
Music Event
September
African authors, vendors, live music, poetry, food & free education resources.
Literary Philly Calendar
Arts Scene
Events
Events for Philly's literary community.
African American Children's Book Fair
Arts Event
February
One of the oldest and largest single-day events for children's books in the country.
Books Through Bars
Educational Opportunities
Incarceration
West
Sending free books to incarcerated people for over 30 years.
Latin Book Fair
Arts Event
September
Connects our community of authors, writers, illustrators, designers, artists, reading lovers.
LGBT Bookworms Meetup
LGBTQ Group
Sit around with a glass of wine and discuss a good book.
Philadelphia Classics Book Club Facebook Group
Book Club
Read and discuss classic literature once or twice a month.
Reading Recycled
Educational Opportunities
Youth
Putting books in the homes of all children. Donate books or volunteer.
Tree House Books
Educational Opportunities
North
Youth
Access to books for every child in Philadelphia.
Team First Book Philadelphia
Educational Opportunities
Youth
Provides equal access to quality education for kids in Philadelphia.
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