The best libraries to work and study in Philadelphia
The 10 libraries in Philadelphia best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Parkway Central Library, Pennsauken Free Public Library and Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Parkway Central Library
library1901 Vine StreetPowerWork 100
Parkway Central Library also known as Free Library or Central Library is the main public library building and administrative headquarters of the Free Library of Philadelphia system.
Parkway Library is open until 8! I wish some of the smaller branches could stay open later too.
r/phillyNovember 2024 02Pennsauken Free Public Library
library2400 Merchantville AveWi‑FiWork 100
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03Pennsauken Free Public Library
library5605 N Crescent BlvdWi‑FiWork 100
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04Gloucester City Library
library50 N Railroad AveWi‑FiWork 100
06Westville Free Public Library
library1035 BroadwayWi‑FiWork 100
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07Lansdowne Public Library
library55 S Lansdowne AveWi‑FiWork 100
08Charles Library
library1900 North 13th StreetWi‑FiWork 97
This state-of-the-art learning center is transforming Temple's campus with its striking design and sophisticated technology. It’s the most modern library in Pennsylvania and one of the most significant new libraries in North America.
09Jenkins Law Library
library1801 Market Street, Suite 900Work 87
Jenkins Law Library was founded in 1802, and is America's first law library. Jenkins is a membership library, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving the local legal community, including self-represented litigants.
10Jenkins Law Library
library1801 Market StWork 87
Jenkins Law Library was founded in 1802, and is America's first law library. Jenkins is a membership library, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving the local legal community, including self-represented litigants.
