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Jenkins Law Library
October 8, 2019

Unique to Jenkins: PA Legislative Histories and Court Records & Briefs

As a Jenkins Law Library member, you gain access to content that is uniquely valuable to Pennsylvania legal researchers. Our collection contains many hard to find materials such as historic Purdon’s Pennsylvania Statutes, Pennsylvania records and briefs, Pennsylvania House and Senate Journals,...
Jenkins Law Library
May 15, 2019

In Honor of Regina L. Smith

Regina L. Smith, Executive Director of Jenkins Law Library for more than 36 years, officially retired last week. She imparted a little of her extensive knowledge to us at her retirement ceremony: All you need to know to be the director of a law library (in 22 seconds.) pic.twitter.com/PxDRUEgs0L...
Jenkins Law Library
April 10, 2019

Now We're Really Really Really Officially Open!

Our official opening at 1801 Market Street on April 10, 2019 included a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by many members of the Philadelphia legal community. Our board president, Theodore "Ted" Simon, was the Master of Ceremonies. Our great members meaningfully cut the "official ribbon."
Jenkins Law Library
April 5, 2019
Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

"Jenkins is pleased to celebrate with the legal community and members the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of our new location at 1801 Market Street, Suite 900 on Wednesday, April 10th at 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities." Theodore Simon President, Jenkins Law Library
Jenkins Law Library
April 2, 2019
National Library Week 2019

Celebrate Jenkins' Grand Opening During National Library Week

Help us celebrate National Library Week at Jenkins from April 8-12! This year's theme is Libraries = Strong Communities . That's true for Jenkins -- for more than 215 years we've played a major role in Philadelphia's legal community, supporting judges, attorneys and self-represented litigants. Join...
Jenkins Law Library
December 14, 2018
Jenkins Law Library Reference Room

Bring It On!

We're open in our new location! The reference PCs are humming away quietly, ready to connect you to the world of legal research. The books are organized and back on their shelves. Phones and email are up and running. To be honest, we won't be at 100% on the first day. The classroom is still a work...
Jenkins Law Library
November 29, 2018
The Clampetts

We've Left 833 Chestnut. See You at 1801 Market on December 17th!

Between now and then our website will be still up and running. We'll have phone access this week, but it may be problematic next week. Our email access will be spotty. Sorry to be somewhat vague, but the move situation is, to use the popular phrase, "somewhat fluid."
Jenkins Law Library
November 29, 2018
Classroom tables and chairs

Jenkins Yard Sale! [UPDATED]

We've got some leftover furniture that we'd like to find new homes for. So we're having a yard sale! Come to our old location, 833 Chestnut St., Suite 1220 on Thursday, December 6 or Tuesday, December 11 , from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. We'll have the excess items clearly marked with our prices. Fine...
Jenkins Law Library
November 8, 2018
Ten Penn Center Sign

We're Moving!

After more than 34 years at 833 Chestnut, Jenkins is moving to a new location. As of Monday, December 17 our new address will be: Ten Penn Center 1801 Market St. 9th Floor We'll be closing our doors at 833 Chestnut for the last time at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 30. We'll reopen at Ten Penn Center...
Jenkins Law Library
September 14, 2018

Typewriter

Need a typewriter to complete a form? Come to Jenkins. We have a typewriter here at the library for public use. Check out our website for more information about our access policies and hours . Have any questions? Ask us !