The Library Company of Philadelphia Email Format
LibrariesPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, is a historic library located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It began as a learning community for citizens pursuing self-improvement and city betterment through discourse informed by shared books. Today it stands as a leading research library dedicated to American history, culture, and society, preserving collections that include books and manuscripts, prints and photographs, and art and artifacts. The institution connects these premier holdings with expert staff and an engaged public to generate new scholarship, exhibitions, public programs, and online resources. It cultivates a learning community anchored in its historic holdings and welcomes thousands of visitors each year, with the aim of making insights from the past accessible to future generations. In April 2026, Hatboro Library merged with the Library Company, expanding its network of affiliated institutions.