Browsing Date: July 2015 (25)
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Let's get the "Word on the Web" and check out some recent topics of interest and discussion from the tech, literary, library, and arts and entertainment intersections of the World… continue reading Word on the Web July 2015
By written by Peter SM July 31, 2015
This is really weird, but the Music Department got a call from Nicola Sturgeon , First Minister of Scotland, to come look through a mysterious box found in a dormitory room in the Hogwarts School… continue reading Harry Potter's Top of the Pops 1980 - 1999
By written by Adam F. July 31, 2015
The Print & Picture Collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Print and Picture Hallway Gallery. Kollner's View: Philadelphia and Beyond… continue reading Kollner's View: Philadelphia and Beyond in the 19th Century
By written by Laura S. July 30, 2015
So, today's the day: Microsoft has released their newest operating system, Windows 10 . After the debacle that was Windows 8 , I guess anything would be better at this point. What exactly are… continue reading Throw It Out The Window(s)? Microsoft's new OS: Windows 10
By written by Peter SM July 29, 2015 1
There is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in Philadelphia. The following Free Library locations will serve as cooling sites . Here are their addresses and hours for Wednesday, July 29 : Andorra Library,… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Hours for Wednesday, July 29
By written by Jenn D. July 29, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Best of Philly Philly Mag The Rosenbach of the Free Library won the Best of Philly award for the Best Bibliophile Retreat! The Rosenbach has a world-class collection… continue reading The Best Bibliophile Retreat and Free Library in the News: July 20-24, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 28, 2015
A small group of parents in Florida are threatening to ban a children’s book close to our hearts. The book in question? The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter. This librarian remembers… continue reading Borrow a Banned Book Today: The Librarian of Basra
By written by Perry G. July 27, 2015 3
Summer is a great time to head to Parkway Central this month to see all of these great exhibitions! You'll continue learning, be inspired to check out relevant books on the various… continue reading Summer Exhibitions at Parkway Central
By written by Samantha M. July 22, 2015
The Free Library offers a plentiful amount of resources that are easily accessible for citizens of Philadelphia. As a result, the Library enriches individual’s worldly knowledge, increases… continue reading Some Alternative and Independent Music Selections from Free Library
By written by Brittney M. July 21, 2015
Continuing our series of blog posts highlighting new features in our revamped and updated Online Catalog , today we bring you a tutorial about Online Registration . You can now sign up for a… continue reading How To Get A Library Card - New Online Registration Feature
By written by Peter SM July 20, 2015 283
There is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in Philadelphia. The following Free Library locations will serve as cooling sites . Here are their addresses and hours for Monday, July 20 : Andorra Library, 705… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Hours for Monday, July 20
By written by Jenn D. July 20, 2015 2
Top Press Mention in the News: Magnet Carter Philly.com "Kinsley, who wore a small "It's my birthday!" balloon and pin, spent most of her morning yesterday waiting with her… continue reading President Carter Visits and Free Library in the News: July 13-17, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 17, 2015
Personally, I am unable to compartmentalize the important language of conservation and the skills that come along with it. I have though applied skills adopted from interning at Collection Care… continue reading Brittney’s Brain: How the Language of Conservation Impacts Other Aspects of my Life
By written by Brittney M. July 16, 2015 1
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in June 2015. More than 83,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the month! Taking the number… continue reading Top 10 ebooks Downloaded from OverDrive Digital Library in June 2015
By written by Peter SM July 15, 2015
Poetry is weird. It's that dull thing about a lark or a road your high school teacher made you memorize. It's a bunch of words strung together in such a way to make you feel not-so-bright.… continue reading Poets and Poetry: A Monthly Blog Series
By written by Autumn M. July 15, 2015 3
This weekend I noticed many of my friends posting photos of their children at the movies (check out this father and son photo ). They seem to have all gone to see the same film – Minions !… continue reading The Minions are Taking Over!
By written by Camille T. July 14, 2015
Top Press Mention of the Week: Haywood seeks to start a ‘reading revolution’ for children in Northwest Philly from Newsworks.org This article highlights work that the… continue reading The READ! by 4th Revolution and Free Library in the News: July 6-10, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 10, 2015
A smile is worth a thousand words … and, thanks to Wells Fargo Bank, $1! Wells Fargo’s Smile Campaign launched June 18, offering $1 to benefit the READ! by 4 th initiative… continue reading Smile for Early Readers
By written by Samantha M. July 9, 2015
It's been a little over a week now since launching our new Online Catalog and we've been hearing your feedback, thanks! Today's tutorial video goes over another useful new feature in… continue reading Request This Download - Discover and Download Digital Items in our New Catalog
By written by Peter SM July 7, 2015 1
We understand that sleighbells and snow aren't exactly on your mind right now--it is 90 degrees outside, after all. But who doesn't like presents? That's what Christmas in July is… continue reading It's Christmas in July, presented by Hoopla!
By written by Samantha M. July 7, 2015