Members of the Friends of the Independence Branch Library are individuals, households, businesses and organizations who are sympathetic to the purpose of this Friends group, and who pay dues as set by the Steering Committee. A member whose dues are current is a member in good standing, and is entitled to vote at meetings and in elections.
New Members
To become a member, download and print a copy of the Membership Form. Fill it out, enclose it in an envelope with a check for your annual dues, and mail it to The Friends of the Independence Branch Library, 18 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 . The minimum annual dues payment is $10. Any amount you choose to donate in excess of this amount will be gratefully received and added to our general fund for the support of the operations and programs of the Independence Branch Library.
Alternatively, you may become a member of the Friends simply by clicking on the “Donate” button below and following the online instructions. Dues may be paid online using either a PayPal account, a major credit card, or a bank-issued debit card. Please remember to fill in the online form with your contact information. (To add a note or comment to your donation, click on the words “Write a note” on the PayPal donation form, underneath your donation amount. Or send us an email message at friendsindependencebranch@gmail.com).
Venmo users will find our charity profile by searching the app for our username: @indy-branch. If we don’t have your contact information, please add it to the memo field when you make your donation, or send it to us at our email address above.
Membership Renewals
Existing members will be notified by letter when annual dues are payable, and have the option of renewing their membership by mailing a check, by clicking on the “Donate” button below to pay online with a credit or debit card, or by using the Venmo app
Friends of the Independence Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia 