Browsing Date: April 2025 (8)

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Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 , for the Third Annual printPHILLY! Print Fair . Organized by the Philadelphia Print Consortium, printPHILLY! celebrates the diversity and richness of… continue reading The Third Annual printPHILLY! Fair Moves to Parkway Central Library!

By written by Laura S.    April 8, 2025   

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. The celebration began in 1958 to acknowledge the role… continue reading Why We Love the Free Library

By written by Anthony T.    April 8, 2025   

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.  National Library Week ,… continue reading Happy National Library Week!

By written by Administrator    April 7, 2025    1

On this page, we will have roof and ceiling repair updates on the Richmond Library every two weeks until the library is reopened. The estimated date for the library’s reopening is summer… continue reading Richmond Library Construction Updates

By written by Mark G.    April 4, 2025    5

Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while… continue reading Enjoy Autistic Authors This Autism Acceptance Month

By written by Shelley R.    April 4, 2025   

The XI International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia, part of the XIX Palabra en el Mundo International Poetry Festival, will bring together renowned poets from Latin America and the United States… continue reading Poetry for Peace: The XI International Poetry Festival at PhillyCAM

By written by Mary Marques    April 3, 2025   

The Free Library Workplace Department provides programming and resources to help you through your job search or career transition. Here is a collection of resources from the Free Library and… continue reading Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Job Seekers

By written by Sandy M.    April 1, 2025   

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Art Department is highlighting Autistic artists from our collection. Each of these books is available for loan using your Free Library card . Just place a… continue reading Highlighting Autistic Artists in the Art Department's Collection

By written by Natasha S.    April 1, 2025