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The Free Library of Philadelphia has released the newest version of our mobile site!

The new mobile site (version 3.0) uses responsive web design and provides an optimal viewing experience on all browsers and most mobile devices, regardless of screen size. The site was built using jQuery mobile framework and HTML5.

FLP Mobile Website 3.0 Features:

  • New layout design for easier access and downloading speeds.
     
  • My Account - Sign in to your account from anywhere, all you need is your library card and PIN number.
     
  • Find a Location - Quickly see what's open Today, This Morning, This Evening, This Saturday, search branch locations by zip code, or view entire list of branch locations in alphabetical order.
     
  • Calendar of Events - See what’s going on at Parkway Central Library and all branch libraries, or browse by event subject.
     
  • Databases - Use our subscription databases to find magazine, journal, and reference articles, improve your resume, find a job, study a new language, take practice SAT tests, or research the topic of your choice.
     
  • Podcasts - Download and listen to more than 900 podcasts, recorded at various author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library.
     
  • Digital Downloads - View our resources for you to download ebooks, audiobooks, music, videos and much more!
     
  • Blog - Read our blog with posts from our own library staff on a variety of topics
     
  • Book Reviews - Reviews from our catalog by our librarians and staff.
     
  • Digital Collections - Browse through most recent images from our ever-expanding digital collections.
     
  • Support The Library - You can show your support for all of the important services the Library provides by becoming a supporter of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
     
  • Social Media - View quick links to our social networking sites.

Just like on the full version of our website, you can access your Free Library account, search our extensive catalog, find the nearest branch location, view our calendar of upcoming events, download podcasts and ebooks, read the latest book reviews, and view the latest additions to our ever expanding digital collections.

We're always striving to give you the best user experience we can and hope to offer additional features designed especially for mobile devices in the near future!

http://www.freelibrary.org/mobile

Tags: Events at the Library, Reviews, Support, databases, digital collections, ebooks, mobile, music, podcasts, tech

Mobile site 3.0 on iPad
Mobile site 3.0 on iPad
Mobile site 3.0 Podcasts Menu on iPad
Mobile site 3.0 Podcasts Menu on iPad
Mobile site 3.0 on iPhone
Mobile site 3.0 on iPhone

THURSDAY, May 31, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library Terrace
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street, 4th Floor

Looking for a great way to take advantage of the warmer weather and support the Free Library? Kick off the summer season with the Raven Society and celebrate the best of Philadelphia at its inaugural summer fundraising event, Ravens on the Rooftop.

On Thursday, May 31 from 6-9 p.m., the Raven Society and dozens of young Library supporters (21+ only, please) will gather on the Parkway Central Library's Skyline Terrace to spend a Philly-inspired evening enjoying the best views, local food, craft beverages, prizes, and music that the city has to offer.

Tickets are $20 for Raven members, $30 for general admission, and include all-you-can-eat gourmet cookout and foodtruck fare; an open bar featuring beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail; an entry into a drawing for a great door prize; and the chance to win some fabulous silent auction items. Ticket prices will increase by $5 at the door.

The Raven Society, created for Library supporters who are in their 20s and 30s, hosts a variety of events throughout the year aimed at supporting the Library, advancing its mission, and connecting with other Library lovers in the city. Each year Ravens are invited to literary happy hours throughout the city, meet and greets with talented, up-and-coming young authors, and a variety of other exclusive special events and receptions, such as Ravens on the Rooftop. Join today to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities and help the Free Library continue to be a centerpiece for lifelong learning!

Please email raven@freelibrary.org or call (215) 567-7710 for more information. All proceeds from Raven Society events benefit the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.

Tags: Events at the Library, Support

 

We love hearing about the many ways the Free Library has impacted individuals across our city and about how much they value our treasured institution. Recently, we were delighted to read an impassioned article in the Daily Pennsylvanian on the value of the Free Library written by Alec Webley, a rising senior at the University of Pennsylvania. Titled “Paying for the Free Library,” the article extols the virtues of the Library—from its free internet and computer access to its community-centric special programming—and calls on private citizens to help support this valuable and critical resource.

To read the full article click here, and to support the Free Library of Philadelphia please visit our membership page!

 

 

Tags: Libraries in the News, Support