Browsing Date: February 2013 (15)
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The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Rare Book Department has on display an exhibition of original drawings and published works of Robert Lawson. The Department has a large… continue reading Not Just for Children: the Art of Robert Lawson
By written by Caitlin G. February 28, 2013 2
The Kingsessing Branch is currently housing the TRAILBLAZERS TO FREEDOM DIGITAL INTERACTIVE MEDIA TRAVELING TRUNK . The trunk is an on loan to us from the African American Museum of… continue reading TRAILBLAZERS TO FREEDOM EXHIBIT @ The Kingsessing Branch
By written by Tamikka C. February 27, 2013
Welcome back to “Chatting One Book ”! This week, we’re focusing on the section called “Traitors.” In “Traitors,” I thought Julie Otsuka did an especially… continue reading Chatting One Book: The Buddha in the Attic, “Traitors”
By written by Michelle S. February 27, 2013
Let me just say: I love an awards show. I love the suspense, the silly red-carpet interviews, the dresses, everything. This year, though, I barely managed to make it to the movie theater. So while… continue reading Catching Up with the Oscars
By written by Alix G. February 26, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to partner with the Maker Education Initiative as part of their national Maker Corps Program for summer 2013. This unique program will provide… continue reading Library as Youth Maker Space – coming soon to a neighborhood location near you!
By written by K-Fai S. February 21, 2013
“The Children” is perhaps my favorite section of The Buddha in the Attic , if one can have a favorite part of this wholly enveloping novel. I love how Julie Otsuka describes the… continue reading Chatting One Book: The Buddha in the Attic, “The Children”
By written by Michelle S. February 20, 2013
We are excited to present VuFind , the newest version of our online catalog , starting on Wednesday, February 20th! We've been running VuFind in beta since early last year, so some of you may… continue reading VuFind, the Library's New Online Catalog!
By written by Peter SM February 15, 2013 14
We’re halfway through the 2013 One Book, One Philadelphia season! How many events have you made it to so far? This week’s edition of “Chatting One Book ” focuses on the… continue reading Chatting One Book: The Buddha in the Attic, “Babies”
By written by Michelle S. February 13, 2013
The 55th annual Grammy awards were held this week in Los Angeles and the world was invited to sit on its collective couch and watch. Did the Grammys reaffirm your faith in pop music? Or like many… continue reading Grab a Grammy Winner with Freegal!
By written by Jamie W. February 12, 2013
Tax season is here, and as usual Philadelphians are flocking to every branch and regional library, as well as the Parkway Central Library, with questions about filing. Unfortunately,… continue reading Tax Filing Tips from the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Adam F. February 8, 2013 1
It’s the third week of “Chatting One Book ,” and this week we’re taking a look at the section, “Whites.” It’s a long section that details the… continue reading Chatting One Book: The Buddha in the Attic, “Whites”
By written by Michelle S. February 6, 2013
In a few short weeks, you will notice limited commercial advertising on the Free Library’s website in an effort to generate new income that will support Library services and innovations.… continue reading The Free Library and Website Advertising
By written by Alix G. February 5, 2013 12
The Free Library of Philadelphia yesterday released its first batch of raw data to the OpenDataPhilly project. As discussed in previous blog posts , the "Open Data" initative's goal… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia Contributes First Batch of Data to OpenDataPhilly Project
By written by Peter SM February 5, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY are teaming up to present selections from the award-winning 2011 documentary BULLY followed by a q&a session with Cynthia Lowen, Producer and Writer… continue reading The Free Library and WHYY present BULLY
By written by K-Fai S. February 1, 2013
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The Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library now offers job seekers what they need...Job Announcements! Click here to view the postings. Most openings are located in the… continue reading LOCATE YOUR NEXT JOB!
By written by Aileen M. February 1, 2013