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Our fantastic librarians and staff are truly the backbone of the Free Library of Philadelphia, helping to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity each and every day. In this new… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet Janine
By written by Michelle S. March 18, 2014
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is asking local artists to submit proposals to produce fully-developed artistic designs at five neighborhood libraries, as part of the Free… continue reading Calling All Philadelphia Artists!
By written by Michelle S. March 4, 2014 2
Last night, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrated the grand opening of the new William B. Dietrich Gallery in the Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library . Made possible by a… continue reading Free Library Opens the New William B. Dietrich Gallery at Parkway Central Library
By written by Michelle S. January 30, 2014
Today, in the lobby of the Parkway Central Library , the Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre and numerous other cultural organizations from… continue reading Celebrate William Shakespeare During the Year of the Bard
By written by Michelle S. January 8, 2014
Every year, the Free Library welcomes thousands of great volunteers who lend us their expertise and help our librarians and staff best serve all those who come through our door. One volunteer,… continue reading Spotlight On a Star Volunteer
By written by Michelle S. December 3, 2013 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce that the 2014 One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection is The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers! Winner of the 2013 PEN/Hemingway Award for… continue reading Announcing the 2014 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection
By written by Michelle S. October 23, 2013
Beginning October 15 through May 1, the Free Library of Philadelphia will be moving some 500,000 volumes currently housed in its closed storage book stacks at the Parkway Central Library to the… continue reading Parkway Central Library to Move Material from Closed Storage Stacks to New Free Library Operations Center at Southbank
By written by Michelle S. October 1, 2013 7
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Fifty years… continue reading Commemorating 50 Years of “I Have a Dream”
By written by Michelle S. August 28, 2013
Another school year is on the horizon for thousands of Philadelphia’s school students, and the Free Library has the resources they need to achieve great things in and out of the classroom.… continue reading Succeed in School with the Free Library's Back-to-School Resources
By written by Michelle S. August 26, 2013
Welcome to the second in a series of blog posts written by the teens participating in the WorkReady Philadelphia service learning program at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Each week,… continue reading Philadelphia Youth Network: Travel Postcards!
By written by Michelle S. July 25, 2013 1
This summer, 900AM WURD is taking its Summer of Freedom tour to the Free Library of Philadelphia. For the next three months, WURD will broadcast Al Butler's "Mid Morning Show" live… continue reading WURD Broacasts Live from the Free Library
By written by Michelle S. July 16, 2013
Beginning on Tuesday, July 16, the Free Library will be implementing a variety of changes to its cardholder and fine policies. Children under 12 years old will no longer be charged late fees for… continue reading Free Library Updates Library Card and Fine Policies
By written by Michelle S. July 15, 2013 21
Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts written by the teens participating in the WorkReady Philadelphia service learning program at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Each week,… continue reading Introducing the Philadelphia Youth Network Bloggers!
By written by Michelle S. July 12, 2013
The Free Library’s newest virtual library is now at the Philadelphia International Airport ! Located in the Terminal D/E connector, the Library’s free, high-speed Wi-Fi welcomes users… continue reading Free Library Taking Flight at Philadelphia International Airport
By written by Michelle S. July 2, 2013 5
You may have noticed a few of our librarians' shining faces around town lately on buses, billboards, subway placards, and more, as part of our ad campaign in partnership with ADLOOP. We… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet Khaleef!
By written by Michelle S. June 20, 2013
You may have noticed a few of our librarians' shining faces around town lately on buses, billboards, subway placards, and more, as part of our ad campaign in partnership with ADLOOP. We… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet Karin!
By written by Michelle S. June 13, 2013
Today marks what would have been acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak’s 85 th birthday. Check out today’s whimsical Google Doodle that celebrates… continue reading A Wild Rumpus of a Birthday
By written by Michelle S. June 10, 2013
You may have noticed a few of our librarians' shining faces around town lately on buses, billboards, subway placards, and more, as part of our ad campaign in partnership with ADLOOP. We… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet Tiffany!
By written by Michelle S. May 30, 2013
You may have noticed a few of our librarians' shining faces around town lately on buses, billboards, subway placards, and more, as part of our ad campaign in partnership with ADLOOP. We… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet K-Fai!
By written by Michelle S. May 23, 2013
You may have noticed a few of our librarians' shining faces around town lately on buses, billboards, subway placards, and more, as part of our ad campaign in partnership with ADLOOP. We… continue reading Check Us Out: Meet Adam!
By written by Michelle S. May 16, 2013 1