Philadelphia libraries get new hours, plan to open all branches on Saturdays

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Philadelphia libraries get new hours, plan to open all branches on Saturdays
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The Free Library of Philadelphia is extending hours at libraries throughout the city and is working to add staff in order to keep all branches open on…

The Free Library of Philadelphia is extending hours at libraries throughout the city and is working to add staff in order to keep all branches open on Saturdaysthat will impact most branches and officials have announced a plan to bring back Saturday hours at all branches"very soon."

In detailing the new hours, Kelly Richards, President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, said that the move will allow the library system to"make better use" of library resources. “These changes will allow us to make better use of staffing and other resources during times when more patrons are in our buildings,” said Richards in a statement. “We are also very excited to bring back Saturday hours to all FLP libraries.”However, when the updated hours take effect, Saturday hours will not resume just yet -- though, officials said that should change"very soon."

"In an effort to provide Philadelphia with six-day library service, additional library staff will be hired," library officials noted in a statement."Look for more information to be shared in the coming weeks."Neighborhood branches: Andorra, Bushrod, Bustleton, Charles Santore, Chestnut Hill, David Cohen Ogontz, Eastwick, Falls of Schuylkill, Fishtown, Fox Chase, Fumo Family, Greater Olney, Haverford, Holmesburg, Independence, Joseph E.

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