Editing Free Library of Philadelphia (section)

== Branch Libraries ==

Fifty-four neighborhood branches bring library services to communities throughout Philadelphia. These branches provide books, computers, programming, and community gathering space that serve residents who may not travel to the Central Library. Branch size and services vary based on community needs and available facilities, with some branches occupying historic Carnegie buildings while others operate from contemporary structures or storefronts.<ref name="freelibrary"/>

Regional libraries—in Northeast Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia—provide larger facilities and collections than neighborhood branches while remaining more accessible than the Central Library for residents outside Center City. This three-tier system—Central, Regional, and Branch—aims to provide appropriate services at convenient locations throughout the city.<ref name="freelibrary"/>