On December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Parkway Central Library , the Social Science and History Department will host Bob Weinberg, Professor of History and International Relations at Swarthmore College.… continue reading The Dehumanization of Jews in Russian and Soviet Cartoons

By written by Hal T.    November 13, 2024   

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The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation supports the Free Library of Philadelphia as a center for learning and opportunity in every neighborhood, for every Philadelphian. With the holiday… continue reading What We Are Thankful for at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

By written by Free Library Foundation    November 12, 2024   

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Podcasting has exploded in popularity since 2006, when just 11% of Americans over 12 were familiar with the medium. Now, that number is over 67%, with 45 million people that enjoy podcasts at… continue reading Learn to Start Your Own Podcast with "Podcasting 101"

By written by Anthony T.    November 8, 2024   

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Children’s Book Week, a “celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading,” was established in 1919 and is “the longest-running national literacy initiative in… continue reading Read by 4th and Children's Book Week: Ensuring Our Children Become Strong Readers

By written by Free Library Foundation    November 1, 2024   

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