The Masonic Temple is the home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. The current building, dedicated in 1873, now houses the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. The library contains the most extensive collection of Masonic literature in America. The museum houses a diversified collection of Masonic treasures that is unequaled and international in scope. The Masons sponsor a number of youth, educational and recreational opportunities. They have been strong supporters of Little League baseball and direct a number of scholarship and grant programs.
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This is a very large public library where you will find any book you want. Come, read and relax.
This is a very large public library where you will find any book you want. Come, read and relax.
The Rosenbach Museum & Library is cozily nestled away in a residential area within the two historic townhouses at 2008 and 2010 Delancey Place. The 19th-century townhouses boasts original manuscripts and handwritten copies of some of the world's most important literary works. The most highly prized of all the rarities on display is the original handwritten manuscript for James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. The museum celebrates 'Ulysses' every June 16th with the Bloomsday festival. Apart from the library's extensive collection, the historic house museum also showcases period furniture and decorative artwork from the 16th to the 20th Centuries making for a diverse chronicle of historic culture and the literary arts.
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The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, was the first circulating library in America. Today, it is an independent research library with more than a half a million books, graphics and other rare printed items from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Library Company is the only major early American library to survive intact and as such, it provides an interesting example of the book culture of early America. The library has an extensive collection of English and American novels, plays, poems and narratives.
Here is a list of recurring Children's events and programs. For up-to-the-minute information about all clubs, programs, lectures, special events and services being offered for both Adults and Children, follow us on facebook or visit our website... Baby Storytimes (ages 0-2 1/2) - Tuesdays @ 10:15 am Toddler Storytimes (ages 2 1/2-5) - Mondays @ 1:00 pm & Tuesdays @ 11:00 am Baby & Toddler PJ Storytimes (contact us for specific dates & times) Wee Can Craft! Storytimes (ages 1-5) - Saturdays @ 10:15 am Baby & Me Yoga! (ages 0-3) - 2nd Wed. of the month @ 6:30 pm Toddler & Me Yoga! (ages 3-5) - 4th Wed. of the month @ 6:30 pm Toddler Dance Class (ages 1-3) - 2nd Thurs. of the month @ 10:30 am Pre-K Dance Class (ages 3-5) - 3rd Thurs. of the month @ 10:30 am Read with Wally the Therapy Dog! (for schoolage children) - 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month 4:00-5:00 pm
