Browsing Date: September 2010 (19)
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The Free Library’s project, “Milestones in 20th-Century American Children’s Literature,” funded by a Council on Library and Information Resources grant, got off to a… continue reading “Milestones in 20th Century American Children’s Literature” Project at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Adrienne P. September 30, 2010 1
September 25 - October 2 is Banned Books Week, sponsored by the American Library Association. Banned Books Week calls attention to issues of censorship while celebrating the freedom to… continue reading Top ten most frequently challenged books of 2009
By written by Camille T. September 29, 2010 3
A few changes have been made to the Free Library's blog to make it more user-friendly and easy to read. These changes include: When you click the author's name on a post, it will link to all posts… continue reading New Updates to Free Library Blog
By written by Michelle S. September 28, 2010 1
The American Book Review released a list of what they consider the 100 Best First Lines from Novels . It's a pretty interesting list, and some of my personal favorites made the cut: #5.… continue reading 100 Best First Lines from Novels
By written by Camille T. September 27, 2010 1
The Free Library will be holding a memorial service for Carolyn Wicker Field, our former Coordinator of Work with Children, this Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. in the Skyline Room of… continue reading Carolyn Wicker Field Memorial Service To Be Held Saturday, September 25
By written by Michelle S. September 24, 2010
Exciting news from the literary world (if you're as big of a Zadie Smith fan as I am): the critically lauded, award-winning writer will be taking over the "New Books" column in Harpers… continue reading Zadie Smith Taking on New Role as Literary Critic
By written by Michelle S. September 23, 2010
Though it certainly doesn't feel like it here in Philly (I thought we were done with this whole 90-degree-temperatures business!), today is the first day of autumn--my favorite season. Hopefully… continue reading In Celebration of Trees on the Autumnal Equinox
By written by Michelle S. September 22, 2010 2
The next time you visit the Parkway Central Library, give our new self-check computers a try! Check out items, reserve public computer time, and pay library fines using the simple… continue reading New Self-Check Computers Help Expedite Check Out Process
By written by Michelle S. September 21, 2010 1
Are you registered to vote in this year’s critical midterm elections? Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and the deadline to register is Monday, October 4—exactly two weeks from… continue reading Register to vote at the Parkway Central Library
By written by Michelle S. September 20, 2010
“Not Since Nineveh: Artifacts from the Ancient Near East in the Free Library of Philadelphia, 3100-300 B.C.E.” The Rare Book Department at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s… continue reading Rare Book Department Mounts Exhibition of Ancient Cuneiform Tablets
By written by Michelle S. September 17, 2010 4
So, of course, you have heard that Jonathan Franzen's latest book Freedom is the new Oprah Book Club pick. After the controversy over picking The Corrections a few years ago, the rumors that… continue reading Oprah chooses Franzen's Freedom
By written by Jen W. September 17, 2010 2
There are a number of fantastic tutorials that people have put together to walk you through using your ebook readers. Below are two that I have found helpful. OverDrive Digital Media… continue reading Ebook reader tutorials online!
By written by Jen W. September 16, 2010 5
From Mad Men to Mod Women: Fashion in the 1960s 2nd Floor, Art Hallway Gallery September 15 – October 25, 2010 Inspired by the current television show Mad Men and the retro '60s fashions we… continue reading New Exhibition on Fashion in the 1960s in Art Department Gallery
By written by Karen L. September 16, 2010 13
Join us this fall for coffee and conversation! In partnership with Drexel University, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the new season of Two Way Think , a free discussion… continue reading Two Way Think - Drexel University speakers at Free Library
By written by Donald R. September 15, 2010 2
I confess that I’m a monoglot—aside from a few tenacious bits of high school Spanish and college Japanese still hanging in there, I speak only English. And I’ve always lamented… continue reading Mango Languages: My New Favorite Free Library Database!
By written by Michelle S. September 14, 2010 12
Not only does the Free Library house thousands of quality children’s picture books within our walls, but we can now count a quality children’s book writer and illustrator among our… continue reading The Free Library’s Own Mônica Carnesi Signs Two-Book Deal!
By written by Michelle S. September 13, 2010 3
For Philadelphia job seekers, the Workplace is the Free Library destination of choice, providing a complete and up-to-date roster of job-search information. Once you feel ready to put your job… continue reading Job Fair Resources and Tips
By written by Michelle S. September 10, 2010 4
Yesterday was International Literacy Day, and to mark the occasion, Mayor Michael A. Nutter joined Free Library President and Director Siobhan A. Reardon at the Parkway Central Library to speak… continue reading Mayor Nutter Announces His New Mayor's Commission on Literacy!
By written by Michelle S. September 9, 2010 5
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and getting a Free Library of Philadelphia library card couldn't be easier! You can sign up online or sign up in person at any Free Library branch.… continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
By written by Michelle S. September 2, 2010 2