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The Nation's Oldest LGBTQ+ Lending Library Is One Of Philadelphia's Hidden Gems
In Philadelphia's Gayborhood, there is a hidden gem of American history and the country's oldest LGBTQ+ lending library.
October 25, 2024
In Philadelphia's Gayborhood, there is a hidden gem of American history and the country's oldest LGBTQ+ lending library.
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"The center opened in 1976 here in Philadelphia, and one of its first programs was to have a library," said John Anderies, director of John J. Wilcox Jr. Library at the William Way Community Center.
The John J. Wilcox, Jr. Library at the William Way LGBT Community Center emphasizes its unique role as the nation's oldest LGBTQ lending library. Established in 1976, the library offers more than 14,000 books and DVDs, focusing on the diverse lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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