Browsing Date: September 2008 (13)
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Mayor Michael A. Nutter visited Parkway Central on Monday, September 29 to officially unveil the Library’s new green roof demonstration project. Encompassing 5,000 square feet on the south… continue reading Mayor cuts ribbon on Parkway Central's green roof
By written by Alix G. September 29, 2008 13
Two extraordinary writers have recently released new novels, years after their earlier books established their literary reputations. It's been fifteen years since Fae Myenne Ng's debut, Bone , and… continue reading What I'm Reading Now
By written by Anne L. September 26, 2008 30
The MacArthur Foundation recently named its 25 new 2008 MacArthur Fellows . Two writers made the cut, and the Free Library is proud to have a connection to both. Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of… continue reading Writer Alex Ross named MacArthur Fellow weeks before his Philadelphia appearance
By written by Shannon G September 25, 2008 3
Looking for a spooky read to get you and your kids in the mood for Halloween? Tune into XPN on Wednesday, October 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. and hear the Free Library of Philadelphia's own Joe Hilton… continue reading Spooky Stories with Joe Hilton
By written by Shannon G September 22, 2008 5
Library staff, as well as the literary world, have been saddened this week over the tragic passing of author David Foster Wallace. To keep his memory alive for booklovers, we encourage you to… continue reading David Foster Wallace podcast
By written by Shannon G September 19, 2008 2
The literary world recently lost a significant force whose experimentation with form prompted critics to call him "one of the most influential and innovative writers of the last 20… continue reading Writer David Foster Wallace, 46, dies
By written by Shannon G September 15, 2008 4
Amazon.com has changed how people buy books (of course, we know that you borrow MOST of the books you read from the Free Library of Philadelphia!). But even if you don't buy books from… continue reading Best Books of the Year...So Far?
By written by Anne L. September 12, 2008 28
J.K. Rowling , the author behind the wildly successful Harry Potter series, recently won a lawsuit that had been brought against RDR Books , a publisher based in Michigan. The win halted the… continue reading Rowling wins suit against Harry Potter Lexicon publisher
By written by Shannon G September 11, 2008 3
The Fall season brings so many good things ... cooler weather, freshly picked apples ... and the anticipation of a big book publishing season. The Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer (9/7/08)… continue reading Upcoming Fall books
By written by Anne L. September 10, 2008 29
I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to Philadelphia and to let you know that along with the trustees, directors, and staff of the Free Library, I look forward to continuing a long… continue reading Post from Library's New President and Director
By written by Kathleen September 8, 2008 13
Looking to get to know a different side of newly elected Democractic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden? Learn more about Biden, who has served as a United States senator since 1973, by… continue reading Getting to know Sen. Biden
By written by Shannon G September 8, 2008 17
How To Be Useful : A Beginner’s Guide to Not Hating Work / Megan Hustad Admission: I picked up this book because of its cover. I don’t take much stock in the whole… continue reading Surviving Your First Job
By written by Liz A. September 3, 2008 75
Over the next month, a green roof will be installed on Parkway Central’s Beaux Arts building on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The project represents the first green roof on a city… continue reading Parkway Central Goes Green
By written by Alix G. September 3, 2008 141