The Philadelphia City Institute is a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. It opened at 18th and Chestnut Streets in 1855 as a library and reading room for area youth, moved to 218 S 19th Street in 1924, and relocated in 1956 to its current site at 1905 Locust Street, facing Rittenhouse Square.
Drop-in Friday afternoon session for teens to play video games with snacks and casual banter at the Philadelphia City Institute branch.
Weekly Monday hangout for teens at the Philadelphia City Institute with anime screenings and tie-dye.
Weekly Thursday program of crafts and activities on nature and sustainability for school-age children at the Philadelphia City Institute.
Afternoon screening of a newly released film in the downstairs meeting room of the Philadelphia City Institute library branch, aimed at adults and seniors.
