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Welcome to the Phillips Free Library!

Our Vision

Phillips Free Library exists to create an equitable world.

Our Mission

To empower and inspire all people to grow and connect with one another to create a better world for all.

Sweet 60 and Up!

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The next Sweet 60 and Up! is on Friday, November 20. There is a free light lunch at 12:15 catered by Hobo's - registration is required. At 1 pm you can choose between circle songs with Colleen Kattau and pumpkin centerpieces with Martsje and Sarah. At 2pm there will be live music with John Simon and Der Walters.
To register for the meal or activities please email: office@Phillipsfreelibrary.org

Jr High STEM Night

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Register now for Jr High STEM Night for students in grades 6-8. We will use STEM to complete a challenge. This program is on Friday, November 13 from 6-7:15pm. Registration required: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Coming Up...

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The 3rd-5th grade STEM NIGHT is on Friday, October 30 from 6-7:15pm. We will be using cublets, osmo and more to complete a challenge.
Registration is required: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

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The Creative Writing Club is for students in 3rd-6th grade interested in writing and telling stories. The group will meet on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6-7pm. Next meeting Thursday, November 5 at 6pm. Registration preferred: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

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Sensory Story Time will meet on Tuesday, November 17 from 6-6:45pm. It is Teddy Bear Sleepover Night! Bring a stuffy that will spend the night at the library. You can pick the stuffy and a picture of the fun it had up the next day.

Community Report

See our community report for our year in review!

Our Food Pantry

Food donations are happily accepted.  

Use Our 3D Printer

For use during regular opening hours. Pick out a design or create your own!

Finger Lakes Library System

Online Catalog

Books, videos, eBooks, eAudio books & more.

Online Database

Educational categorized topics & more.

Genealogy Database

Research family histories & American culture.

Language Database

An easy to use online language-learning system.

Check Out Book Scoop

The book scoop now comes in 3 parts.  This is part 1 and has the upcoming October events.  Check back again for parts 2 and 3 with the book reviews!

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