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This spring and summer, the Free Library is buzzing with opportunities to connect with nature, dig into gardening, and explore the great outdoors — no special gear or experience… continue reading Experience Nature in the City at Your Library!
By written by Bridget G. April 25, 2025
The Business Resource and Innovation Center is proud to welcome award-winning inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Philadelphia native Andrea Rose to the Free Library of… continue reading Learn from Award-Winning Inventor Andrea Rose with Inventing to Win® Workshop
By written by Jordan C. April 23, 2025
On this page, we will have roof and ceiling repair updates on the Richmond Library every two weeks until the library is reopened. The estimated date for the library’s reopening is summer… continue reading Richmond Library Construction Updates
By written by Mark G. April 22, 2025 6
The Ants on a Log Library Tour is coming to many neighborhood Free Library locations this spring, bringing feel-good, fun live music for the whole family! Ants on a Log plays music for… continue reading Enjoy Free Concerts for Kids and Families With the Ants on a Long Library Tour
By written by Administrator April 21, 2025
Finding free, publicly accessible Wi-Fi networks in Philadelphia just became much simpler with the City's Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder tool. The Wi-Fi Finder features an up-to-date… continue reading Find Free Public Internet Access With the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder
By written by Bridget G. April 14, 2025 3
Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 , for the Third Annual printPHILLY! Print Fair . Organized by the Philadelphia Print Consortium, printPHILLY! celebrates the diversity and richness of… continue reading The Third Annual printPHILLY! Fair Moves to Parkway Central Library!
By written by Laura S. April 8, 2025 1
National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. The celebration began in 1958 to acknowledge the role… continue reading Why We Love the Free Library
By written by Anthony T. April 8, 2025 1
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week ,… continue reading Happy National Library Week!
By written by Administrator April 7, 2025 1
Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while… continue reading Enjoy Autistic Authors This Autism Acceptance Month
By written by Shelley R. April 4, 2025
The XI International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia, part of the XIX Palabra en el Mundo International Poetry Festival, will bring together renowned poets from Latin America and the United States… continue reading Poetry for Peace: The XI International Poetry Festival at PhillyCAM
By written by Mary Marques April 3, 2025 5
The Free Library Workplace Department provides programming and resources to help you through your job search or career transition. Here is a collection of resources from the Free Library and… continue reading Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Job Seekers
By written by Sandy M. April 1, 2025
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Art Department is highlighting Autistic artists from our collection. Each of these books is available for loan using your Free Library card . Just place a… continue reading Highlighting Autistic Artists in the Art Department's Collection
By written by Natasha S. April 1, 2025
Philly Career Launch sessions will take place in April and May at various library and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past few years? Are… continue reading Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
By written by Administrator March 31, 2025 3
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating its 16th year. In 2009, Rachel Crandall-Crocker decided to create a day to celebrate living transgender people as a… continue reading Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
By written by Shelley R. March 28, 2025
There are many new titles for all ages to explore this spring at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Jollof Day by Bernard Mensah Early in the morning while the sun… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April
By written by Rachel F. March 27, 2025 2
The Music Special Collections Department at the Free Library of Philadelphia holds three collections of music materials: the Edwin A. Fleisher Orchestral Music Collection , the Sheet Music… continue reading Rediscovering Sophie Drinker: A Pioneer in Women’s Music History
By written by Claire L. March 18, 2025
Join us at Parkway Central Library for a special storytime series celebrating the many languages of Philadelphia! Each storytime in this series will be bilingual, highlighting different… continue reading Languages of Philadelphia: A Bilingual Family Storytime Series
By written by Bridget G. March 14, 2025 1
The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its third meeting of FY25 on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person virtually on… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, March 21 at 8:00 a.m.
By written by Administrator March 14, 2025
Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut thanks to the efforts of local art collector, Heather Rose. Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork, like… continue reading Now on Display: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
By written by Administrator March 14, 2025
Learning a new language doesn't have to feel like a chore! The Free Library recently partnered with Lingopie — a language-learning platform that combines thousands of real TV shows… continue reading Learn a New Language While Watching TV With Lingopie
By written by Tyler S. March 12, 2025 2