Browsing Date: October 2016 (20)
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Last year, the Free Library introduced an interactive social media and digital campaign during the month of November in which we encouraged one another to stop hiding the covers of our books and… continue reading Join the Free Library for #FLPNoShameNovember!
By written by Kate C. October 31, 2016 2
The United States is about to enter its fourth year of Health Insurance Open Enrollment. This year, consumers can sign up for health insurance between November 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017.… continue reading Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts November 1, 2016!
By written by Autumn M. October 28, 2016
The 2017 One Book, One Philadelphia selection was announced this morning! We are very excited to share that for its 15th anniversary season, One Book will dive into Mark Haddon’s The Curious… continue reading This Year's One Book, One Philadelphia Selection Is...
By written by Julie B. October 27, 2016 4
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Each month the Regional Foundation Center’s Inforum newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who discusses their organization's services and how they support… continue reading An Interview with Kate Tkacik of Foundation Center
By written by Jennifer B. October 26, 2016 1
We're a week away from the scariest, spookiest, most superstitious night of the year— Halloween ! If you are looking for something to watch to get you in the holiday spirit, look no… continue reading Stream Screams with Hoopla this Halloween!
By written by Peter SM October 25, 2016 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s IT department has just completed a wireless upgrade throughout all our 53 neighborhood libraries! To paraphrase an old sci-fi show , "We have the… continue reading WiFi Upgrades: Better, Stronger, Faster
By written by Administrator October 24, 2016 10
The Technology Learning Collaborative (TLC) , an association of service organizations from throughout Philadelphia committed to leveraging technology resources to reduce poverty, improve… continue reading Click, Engage, and Involve at Technology Learning Collaborative's Conference
By written by Harry F. October 19, 2016 1
Years ago, a program called Poetry in Motion placed poetry posters in transit systems of various cities all over the United States, including Philadelphia . You may have seen one of the… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Daniel Finds a Poem
By written by Monica C. October 18, 2016 2
The Free Library of Philadelphia IT Digital Development team has updated the “Find a Location” section of our website today with a new responsive design layout and many new features.… continue reading New Updates and Features in Our Locations Section!
By written by Peter SM October 17, 2016
Get HYPE Philly! team and teen participants alike learn new things all the time about the benefits of different foods and how to prepare them. At a recent HYPE program with culinary educator… continue reading For the Love of Avocado!
By written by Khyra L. October 13, 2016 17
It’s time to think of costumes and go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood! How about getting ready for Halloween with some old friends? Join Llama Llama , Farmer Brown and the Barnyard… continue reading Enjoy the Treat of Some Great Halloween Children's Books!
By written by Monica C. October 12, 2016 1
The Anti-Hero figure in pop culture isn't necessarily a new concept but has seemed to become the prevalent form of a "hero" that we see in our media nowadays. The idea of the perfect… continue reading The Anti-Hero in Pop Culture
By written by Peter SM October 12, 2016 1
It’s that time of year again—the beginning of fall when temperatures start to fall and the pumpkin spice must flow. That means it’s almost Teen Read Week —the week of… continue reading Teen Read Week Is Upon Us!
By written by Rachel F. October 11, 2016
The "King of the Monsters" roars back onto movie screens next week when Shin Godzilla (a.k.a. Godzilla Resurgence ) premieres for a limited-run of U.S. screenings October 11 - 18 . The… continue reading Monsters as Metaphors: Godzilla Resurgence
By written by Peter SM October 7, 2016
This week marks my one-year anniversary working for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, the non-profit organization that supports the Free Library. I was hired as the system’s… continue reading What I've Learned in a Year at the Free Library
By written by Kate C. October 7, 2016
Does the 2016 election have you feeling anxious? Are your news and social media feeds just too much for you some days? Are you randomly and for no reason starting fights with family… continue reading The Patriot's Guide to Taking a Break from the Election
By written by Rachel F. October 6, 2016 2
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "Nessa's Flower" - A World Builders Writing Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. October 5, 2016 1
Louise Fitzhugh is perhaps best known for her novel Harriet the Spy , published in 1964 and lauded today as a classic children’s fiction work. Both written and illustrated by Fitzhugh,… continue reading Happy Birthday, Louise Fitzhugh!
By written by Becky F. October 5, 2016
At the beginning of every month, a new Early Literacy calendar —compiled by Free Library of Philadelphia’s children’s librarians—can be found on our blog. It is filled… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Sing with Me!
By written by Monica C. October 4, 2016
Ahhh… Fall is finally in the air! Time to get out your jackets, scarves, and galoshes! This month's Early Literacy calendar and links, compiled by Free Library of Philadelphia's… continue reading October 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Sarah S. October 3, 2016