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When apartment-ites think about the culture of a city like Philadelphia, they often forget that the library is an important part of any city's infrastructure. The Free Library of Philadelphia is such an amazing location, with one of the biggest collections of materials in the entire United States, with over six millions items, including books, magazines, music, film, art and other forms of media. If you're looking to absorb some knowledge, or just looking for a little entertainment, then the Free Library of Philadelphia has you covered. The Free Library of Philadelphia has a number of interesting collections for those seeking to learn more than just the normal stacks have to offer. In their Edward IV Roll collection, they have one of the largest collection of illustrated manuscripts from the Medieval and Renaissance, featuring the legendary Edward IV Roll, a collection of Pennsylvania German Fraktur, a style of mixing folk art and manuscripts, which features more than one thousand pieces, or the Incunanbula collection, featuring a large number of books printed before 1501, which contains beautifully illustrated poems of famous Roman poet Horace. Many interesting events also come through the library, including famous speakers, book signings and other fun activities, for young and old alike. In addition, it also features a fantastic collection of books and memorabilia from one of Philadelphia's most notable writers, Edgar Allen Poe. For those seeking knowledge, or just a good time, the library is an indispensable resource. Apartment-ites looking for a little enlightenment right in the heart of Philadelphia need only open the doors to the Free Library of Philadelphia and take a look at what wonders can be found inside.