Posts by Samantha M. (93)
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Top Press Mention The Culinary Literacy Center nourishes more than minds Gridphilly.com We're proud to know that, as part of being a 21st Century Library, the Culinary Literacy… continue reading The Culinary Literacy Center's newest offerings and Free Library in the News: August 7-14, 2015
By written by Samantha M. August 14, 2015
This week's press round-up is sparse, but gives a preview of some exciting author events happening at the Library soon and also looks back at a couple fun past events . From chick-lit… continue reading Author Events Galore and Free Library in the News: August 3-7, 2015
By written by Samantha M. August 7, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Poet Sonia Sanchez’s life gets film treatment Philly.com Check out this film about the life of Philadelphia poet extraordinaire and Free Library Board of… continue reading Free Library in the News: July 27-31, 2015
By written by Samantha M. August 4, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Best of Philly Philly Mag The Rosenbach of the Free Library won the Best of Philly award for the Best Bibliophile Retreat! The Rosenbach has a world-class collection… continue reading The Best Bibliophile Retreat and Free Library in the News: July 20-24, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 28, 2015
Summer is a great time to head to Parkway Central this month to see all of these great exhibitions! You'll continue learning, be inspired to check out relevant books on the various… continue reading Summer Exhibitions at Parkway Central
By written by Samantha M. July 22, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Magnet Carter Philly.com "Kinsley, who wore a small "It's my birthday!" balloon and pin, spent most of her morning yesterday waiting with her… continue reading President Carter Visits and Free Library in the News: July 13-17, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 17, 2015
Top Press Mention of the Week: Haywood seeks to start a ‘reading revolution’ for children in Northwest Philly from Newsworks.org This article highlights work that the… continue reading The READ! by 4th Revolution and Free Library in the News: July 6-10, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 10, 2015
A smile is worth a thousand words … and, thanks to Wells Fargo Bank, $1! Wells Fargo’s Smile Campaign launched June 18, offering $1 to benefit the READ! by 4 th initiative… continue reading Smile for Early Readers
By written by Samantha M. July 9, 2015
We understand that sleighbells and snow aren't exactly on your mind right now--it is 90 degrees outside, after all. But who doesn't like presents? That's what Christmas in July is… continue reading It's Christmas in July, presented by Hoopla!
By written by Samantha M. July 7, 2015
Top press mention of the week: 58 free things to do with kids in Philadelphia 2015 from Newsworks.org It's no wonder that the Free Library of Philadelphia features prominently in… continue reading Summer at the Free Library and more Free Library in the News: June 29 - July 3, 2014
By written by Samantha M. July 2, 2015
An interview with Steve Landstreet From the latest Music Library Association Newsletter Besides having co-workers in the Music Department and the Fleisher Collection of the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: June 22-26, 2015
By written by Samantha M. June 26, 2015
‘Silver Linings Playbook’ author’s new book mentioned NJ bar Washingtontimes.com Quick will make an appearance at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Branch… continue reading Free Library in the News: June 15-19, 2015
By written by Samantha M. June 19, 2015
Why Public Libraries Matter Thenation.com Beyond mere fairness, there are viable economic reasons for sustaining New York City's public libraries. In 2010, the City of Philadelphia spent $33… continue reading Free Library in the News: June 8-12, 2015
By written by Samantha M. June 15, 2015
When Tchaikovsky came to Philadelphia: Tchaikovsky’s charm Broadstreetreview.com Written using help from the staff of the Social Science and History/Newspaper Department and extensive… continue reading Free Library in the News: June 1-5, 2015
By written by Samantha M. June 5, 2015
Happenings Dailylocal.com Related exhibitions of Pennsylvania German fraktur and decorative arts will be on view at the Free Library of Philadelphia through July 16. The summer reading… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 26-29, 2015
By written by Samantha M. May 29, 2015
There are Infinite Reasons to Love This Photographer and Her 97-year old Muse Huffingtonpost.com She spent thirty five years working at the Free Library of Philadelphia as a commercial… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 18-22, 2015
By written by Samantha M. May 22, 2015
Words at Play Vocabulary Initiative at FLP KYW Audio clip Sen. George Mitchell: The Negotiator WHYY Former Senator GEORGE MITCHELL accomplished the Herculean task when after years of… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 11-15, 2015
By written by Samantha M. May 15, 2015
Toni Morrison’s book explores how childhood trauma twists adult life Phillytrib.com When one of the world’s most revered writers hit a bump in her wheelchair heading to the stage of… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 4-8, 2015
By written by Samantha M. May 8, 2015
Celebrate the coming of summer with a rooftop biergarten ! Mingle atop the Skyline Terrace and have an excellent view of the city with other young Philadelphia professionals, while you… continue reading Join us for the Raven Society Rooftop Biergarten!
By written by Samantha M. May 6, 2015
Learn the science of the chocolate chip cookie Philly.com He's setting up a "chocolate-chip cookie lab" at the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center (1901 Vine St.), where… continue reading Free Library in the News: April 27- May 1, 2015
By written by Samantha M. May 1, 2015