The Free Library of Springfield Township offers lots more than just physical books. Here is a sampling of other resources available with your library card.
Going Digital
Hoopla is an all-in-one media service where you can browse 700,000+ titles in six different formats, including audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV. After browsing, residents can instantly download or stream, the titles of your choice!
Libby is a reading app released by the company OverDrive. It offers audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines, all available on a single website for browsing, checking out, and downloading.
Gutenberg E-Books is a database offering over 40,000 free e-books to choose from in various electronic formats. Many titles, ranging from old classics to foreign authors, can be found on this site.
Freading allows users to transfer e-books to a variety of portable devices. To find books for children, select "Categories" and then choose either "Juvenile Fiction" or "Juvenile Nonfiction". Freading titles are always available, which means no waiting lists!
Museum Passes
Museum passes are also available from the Library. Passes may be reserved by phone for 1 hour only, and can be checked out for 3 days. Here are the museums available:
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-299-1000
Admits 2 adults and 5 children
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-0476
Admits 2 adults and 4 children
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401 800-652-4143
Admits 2 adults and 6 children
University of PA Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-898-4000
Admits 2 adults and all dependent children in household under age 21
National Constitution Center
Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., Phila. PA 19106 215-409-6700
Admits 2 adults and 4 children
Mutter Museum
Of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd St., Phila. PA 19103 215-560-8564
Admits 4 individuals
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. Third St., Phila. PA 19106 215-253-6731
Admits 2 adults and 4 children (ages 6 to 17). Children under 5 are free.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-413-8655
Admits 2 adults and 4 children
The National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-925-2800
Admits 6 visitors (adults and children)
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-236-5111
Admits 6 visitors (adults and children); daytime admission only
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-2700
Admits 4 visitors (adults and children); children under 5 are free.
Call the library, stop in and visit, or check out our website for additional information
