Darby Free Library, Philadelphia
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Facts and practical information
Darby Free Library is a public library at 1001 Main Street in Darby Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Founded as the Darby Library Company in 1743 – just 12 years after Benjamin Franklin organized the Library Company of Philadelphia – it remains one of the oldest libraries in the United States. Although it was a subscription library until 1898, it claims to be "the oldest library in the United States in continuous service." The library celebrated its 275th anniversary in 2018. ()
Coordinates: 39°55'13"N, 75°15'49"W
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1020 Ridge AveDarbyPhiladelphia
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate route10th Street & Main Street 1 min walk
- Calculate routeDarby Transportation Center 3 min walk
- Calculate route9th Street & Ridge Avenue 4 min walk
- Calculate routeDarby Transportation Center 2 min walk
- Calculate routeDarby 18 min walk
- Calculate routeCurtis Park 22 min walk
- Calculate routeSharon Hill 30 min walk
- Calculate routeLansdowne 32 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Darby Free Library?
Nearby attractions include Darby Meeting, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (2 min walk), Eden Cemetery, Philadelphia (16 min walk), Colwyn, Philadelphia (20 min walk).
How to get to Darby Free Library by public transport?
The nearest stations to Darby Free Library:
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- 10th Street & Main Street • Lines: 13 (1 min walk)
- Darby Transportation Center • Lines: 11, 13 (3 min walk)
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- Darby Transportation Center (2 min walk)
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- Darby (18 min walk)
- Curtis Park (22 min walk)
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