On August 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. , the Free Library's  Social Science and History Department  will host a discussion by Dr. Kelly Harris  of the University of… continue reading COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion

By written by Sabrina W.    July 29, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• History
• Black Lives Matter
• Racism

The summer season is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to introduce your little one to what will soon become one of their favorite activities: swimming! Did you know you can… continue reading Swim, Baby, Swim!

By written by Kimberly G.    July 29, 2024   

• Summer
• Read Baby Read

Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Beach Hair by Ashley… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August

By written by Rachel F.    July 26, 2024   

• Recommendations
• Catalog
• Monthly New Titles
• New Titles

This summer, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of the Revolution at the Library  program, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution . This… continue reading Revolution at the Library Programming Returns

By written by Brianna V.    July 25, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Family Programs
• History
• Neighborhood Libraries
• History of Philadelphia

Earlier this year, I was invited to join a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con, which will take place next week from July 24–28. San Diego Comic-Con is among one of the largest pop… continue reading Comic Con 2024: Conspiracy Theories and Propaganda Throughout Pop Culture

By written by J. Matthew C.    July 24, 2024   

• Recommendations
• Pop Culture
• Comic Con

Photography is a powerful outlet for expression and creativity in young people. Teens aged 12–18 can explore their abilities as photographers at the Kensington  and Lillian Marrero… continue reading View Life Through the Lens: Photography Without Borders at the Free Library

By written by Anthony T.    July 23, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Teens
• Photography
• Summer

Are you an inventor, small business owner, or non-profit looking to better understand how to protect your business or invention? Do you want to learn what type of intellectual property will best… continue reading Free Workshop: Intellectual Property Basics at the Free Library

By written by Lonnie J.    July 23, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Patent and Trademark
• Business Resource and Innovation Center
• Business

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the United States has an upcoming election . Have you ever wondered how the election system works here in Philadelphia? You can learn… continue reading Your Vote, Your Voice at the Free Library

By written by Ben R.    July 18, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Government Information
• Politics
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Voting and Elections

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming staff. The… continue reading Library Department Highlights: Field Teen Center

By written by Yona Y.    July 17, 2024    1

• Free Library Staff
• Parkway Central
• Teens
• Departments
• Library Resources

Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from July 15–17, 2024

By written by Administrator    July 15, 2024    3

• Cooling Centers
• Community
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Free Library Announcements

Introducing a new book club at the Parkway Central Library  — on the second Monday of each month, the Short Story Book Club will meet from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Philbrick Hall… continue reading Short Story Book Club Coming to Parkway Central Library

By written by Francis B.    July 10, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Reading
• Fiction
• Book Clubs

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Summer of Wonder program is a reading challenge for all ages that allows participants to attend fun Free Library events, find new books to read, and… continue reading Summer of Wonder: 3 Ways to Get Kids Reading This Summer

By written by Free Library Foundation    July 2, 2024   

• Family Programs
• Summer Reading
• Early Literacy
• Library Resources

Now through Tuesday, October 1, Parkway Central Library is hosting an exhibition to showcase collaborative new artwork, BE/LONGING . Visitors can examine art created by workshop participants… continue reading BE/LONGING: The New Community-Building Art Exhibit

By written by Brianna V.    July 1, 2024    1

• Exhibitions
• Art
• Parkway Central
• Community
• Accessibility