Browsing Date: May 2025 (9)

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This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with events, programs, and resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Everyone is welcome and everyone… continue reading Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the Free Library

By written by Administrator    May 22, 2025    1

Join us at Haddington Library  on Monday, June 2, at 3:30 p.m.  for Ready, Set, Rainbow ,  a fun and inclusive  Pride Month  event for families with children ages 3… continue reading Celebrate Pride with Ready, Set, Rainbow at Haddington Library!

By written by Dylan R.    May 21, 2025   

What is your favorite summertime activity in Philadelphia? Do you hike through Wissahickon Park? Do you spend all day at your local Parks and Rec. swimming pool with your friends? Do you read new… continue reading Discover, Explore, Create: Summer of Wonder 2025!

By written by Administrator    May 19, 2025   

There’s a new club starting up at Parkway Central Library ! Please welcome the  Vinyl Record Listening Club ! What does your club do? We are going to get together, listen to, and… continue reading Now Spinning: Join the Vinyl Record Listening Club

By written by Jane L.    May 19, 2025   

Primary Election Day is  Tuesday, May 20, 2025 , and 32 of our neighborhood libraries will serve as designated voting locations. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.… continue reading 32 Libraries Will Serve As Polling Places for the May 20, 2025 Primary Election

By written by Administrator    May 14, 2025   

Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn about exciting job opportunities! Join us at the Kingsessing Library  on Wednesday, May 21 , from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  for a… continue reading Southwest Philly Job Fair on May 21 at Kingsessing Library

By written by Shelley R.    May 7, 2025    2

Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia, but don’t know where to begin, thought you had to know someone to be considered, or didn’t think you would… continue reading Start Your Career with the City of Philadelphia!

By written by Administrator    May 7, 2025    2

The Free Library now offers blood pressure monitoring cuffs for loan at select neighborhood library locations ! High blood pressure is known as hypertension. It can cause serious issues in your… continue reading Now Available: Blood Pressure Monitors for Loan at Select Libraries

By written by Tuesday C.    May 6, 2025    1

Are you a student in (or entering) high school passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students… continue reading Apply to Become Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate!

By written by Administrator    May 1, 2025    1