Posts by Samantha M. (93)
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New book explores jazz influence on fashion Phillytrib.com McClendon’s research was conducted at the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, the Schomburg Center for Research in… continue reading Free Library in the News: April 20-24, 2015
By written by Samantha M. April 24, 2015
Conserving history: Conservation Center for Art and Historical Artifacts in Philadelphia repairs old paper to preserve history Nj.com On April 7, Book Conservator Rebecca Smyrl was working on a… continue reading Free Library in the News: April 13-17, 2015
By written by Samantha M. April 17, 2015 1
Art of Food: The Culinary Literacy Center WHYY/PBS Video clip—this mini-documentary features Culinary Literacy Specialist Liz Fitzgerald and President Siobhan Reardon For full video, click… continue reading Free Library in the News: April 6-10, 2015
By written by Samantha M. April 10, 2015
Art: Fraktur: The colorful legacy of Pennsylvania Germans Philly.com Right now, fraktur is getting major exposure, with shows at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Winterthur Museum, and the… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 30- April 2, 2015
By written by Samantha M. April 2, 2015
GSK’s $5M to Philly groups helping kids eat better Philly.com The announcement was made at The Free Library's fourth-floor renovated meeting room, which has a wonderful view of the city… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 23-27, 2015
By written by Samantha M. March 27, 2015
Perry Genovesi & Adam Feldman | Movers & Shakers 2015—Change Agents Libraryjournal.com Music librarians Perry Genovesi (seated, l.) and Adam Feldman of the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 16-20, 2015
By written by Samantha M. March 20, 2015
The Reveal: Announcing LJ’s 2015 Movers & Shakers Libraryjournal.com Congratulations to librarians Perry Genovesi and Adam Feldman! Chandler named 2015 ACRL WESS-SEES De Gruyter… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 9-13, 2015
By written by Samantha M. March 13, 2015
Brulee Catering Expansion Center City Proprietors Association newsletter Brûlée Catering continues to expand its industry leading repertoire of catering venues in the Philadelphia… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 2-6, 2015
By written by Samantha M. March 6, 2015
Nutter announces 2015 Dilworth Award winners Philly.com A $1,000 award for excellence in customer service, also new this year, went to Ann Hornbach, head librarian at the Torresdale Neighborhood… continue reading Free Library in the News: February 23-27, 2015
By written by Samantha M. February 27, 2015
Foundation says Sendak-Rosenbach relationship had frayed Philly.com The Maurice Sendak Foundation, responding to a lawsuit filed by the Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia, is denying… continue reading Free Library in the News: February16-20, 2015
By written by Samantha M. February 20, 2015
Pa German Fraktur subject of exhibits, comprehensive catalog Auction Central News Nearby, the Free Library of Philadelphia will present an exhibition of works drawn from its own permanent… continue reading Free Library in the News: February 9-13, 2015
By written by Samantha M. February 13, 2015
VOTE: Parkway Museums District, Philadelphia USA TODAY As part of its 10 Best travel awards, USA Today has nominated Philadelphia as a contender for the best art district. VOTE! #PhillyFive… continue reading Free Library in the News: February 2-6, 2015
By written by Samantha M. February 6, 2015
Literary Tourism: Philadelphia BookRiot See, Philadelphia is home to a number of awesome indie bookshops, an incredible library system, a handful of book publishers, some great authors, an awesome… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 26-30, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 30, 2015
Five Libraries that Go Beyond Books Huffington Post Most libraries have hosted authors for book discussions, but the Free Library of Philadelphia takes it one step furthur. They record… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 20-23, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 23, 2015 2
A Girl Turns 150, and Fans Take Note New York Times Fraktur shows will open in February and March at Winterthur , the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 12-16, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 16, 2015
Mystery? Adventure? Elementary, my dear Watson! Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most famous literary character of the modern era, and now the Rosenbach's piece of Holmes history has embarked on… continue reading Rosenbach and Free Library Items on Display at Museum of London
By written by Samantha M. January 14, 2015 1
Free Library in the News Press on Siobhan Reardon as Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year Siobhan A. Reardon: LJ’s 2015 Librarian of the Year Library Journal She engineered the… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 5-9, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 9, 2015
By Ed Voves This January, the Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to sponsor an engaging art exhibition, Prisoner Art for Social Justice , on display in the second floor gallery at Parkway… continue reading Prisoner Art for Social Justice Exhibition Opening at Parkway Central Library
By written by Samantha M. January 5, 2015
Kwanzaa Celebration Kicks Off NBC10 News The above story about the Kwanzaa Celebration at Parkway Central ran throughout the weekend (12/26 and 12/27) on NBC 10. Get help with your… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 29, 2014 - January 2, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 2, 2015
Massive Upgrades for Central Library Philly Mag In addition to having a scheduled fresh pedestrian-friendly redesign right outside its doors, the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 22-26, 2014
By written by Samantha M. December 29, 2014