Browsing Date: April 2011 (18)
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The Free Library is proud to be a part of the “Celebrate Arts and Aging” festival (beginning May 1), organized by the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging in honor of Older Americans… continue reading Free Library Celebrates Older Americans Month
By written by Alix G. April 29, 2011
The Street Lit Book Award Medal Committee comprises of a group of volunteer librarians and library workers from across the U.S. who work with Street Lit and its readers in public and school… continue reading 2011 Street Lit Book Award Medal Winner and Honor Books
By written by Music Department April 27, 2011 6
The Very Hungry Caterpillar was one of my favorite books as a child, and when I stumbled across this video of author and illustrator Eric Carle explaining the idea behind the popular book I was… continue reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar
By written by Sarah S. April 26, 2011
Okay, I’ll admit it - I’m kind of excited about the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton . I mean, who doesn’t like a good wedding and a royal one to boot? The… continue reading The Royal Wedding
By written by Camille T. April 25, 2011 4
Happy 100th Birthday, Evaline Ness! Born on April 24, 1911, Ness was an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books whose glamorous life would translate well to the silver… continue reading Evaline Ness's Centenary
By written by Adrienne P. April 21, 2011
Public libraries, including the Free Library, have long been stymied that the ebooks we offer were not usable on Kindles. This was an industry issue that we ourselves were not able to… continue reading Good news for Kindle owners!
By written by Anne L. April 21, 2011 8
Are you trying to raise a reader ? Even babies and toddlers who can’t talk yet are learning skills that will make them better and more enthusiastic readers. By inspiring and encouraging… continue reading Raising a Reader: how encouraging play wires stronger brains
By written by Sarah S. April 19, 2011 3
The 2011 Pulitzer Prize winners for Letters have just been announced, and we see some familiar names on that list! In the past few months, the Free Library's award-winning Author Events Series… continue reading 2011 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced
By written by Michelle S. April 18, 2011
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Come on out to the Philadelphia Book Festival tomorrow, April 16, on the busy and beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a day full of free events and exciting programming for… continue reading The Philadelphia Book Festival Street Fair is ON Tomorrow, Rain or Shine!
By written by Michelle S. April 15, 2011
The other day I saw a preview for a new show on HBO called Game of Thrones . I was intrigued because it featured medieval costumes, talk about honor, swords, and multiple and seemingly complex… continue reading A Game of Thrones
By written by Camille T. April 14, 2011 3
The first Free Library Hot Spot officially opens today! Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis and Free Library President and Director Siobhan Reardon will cut the ribbon on the Hot Spot at Heavenly… continue reading Free Library Hot Spots
By written by Jenn D. April 13, 2011
The Children’s Literature Research Collection is pleased to announce a new exhibit featuring the papers of celebrated children’s author Lloyd Alexander . It is now on display on the… continue reading Lloyd Alexander: The Cat’s Meow
By written by Caitlin G. April 12, 2011
Today marks the start of National Library Week and the start of our fifth annual Philadelphia Book Festival ! Tonight, we're welcoming musician Jay Ansill , acclaimed authors Dolen Perkins-Valdez… continue reading The Philadelphia Book Festival Kicks Off Today!
By written by Michelle S. April 11, 2011 2
What is it about Jane Austen ’s character Mr. Darcy from the novel Pride and Prejudice that has captivated audiences for last 198 years? This character has been re-imagined countless times,… continue reading Will the real Mr. Darcy please stand up?
By written by Camille T. April 8, 2011
This is just a reminder that the Free Library of Philadelphia system--including all branches, regional libraries, Parkway Central, and the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped--will be… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia System Closed Today
By written by Michelle S. April 7, 2011 1
Columbia Professor Manning Marable recently passed away April 1, 2011, three days before the publication of his new biography of Malcolm X, Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention . Professor Marable has… continue reading Malcolm X Review
By written by Camille T. April 6, 2011 1
Narrative skills-- the ability to tell or retell a story, or to narrate a series of events --are key pre-literacy skills that every child needs in order to become a motivated and successful… continue reading Raising a Reader: how picture books help develop narrative skills.
By written by Sarah S. April 5, 2011
How much of an author’s own life is represented in their books? This thought occurred to me as I was working on Virginia Lee Burton’s collection, processed though a CLIR grant for… continue reading Discovering Virginia Lee Burton's 'Life Story'
By written by Adrienne P. April 4, 2011