2018 marks the 38th time little golden statues have been awarded to films of a certain competence... and no, I'm not talking about the Oscars—I'm referring to the Razzies ! The… continue reading Best of the Worst in Film: The 2018 Razzie Awards

By written by Peter SM    March 9, 2018    1

• Awards
• Film
• Pop Culture

Now on view at the Rosenbach,  Of Two Minds: Creative Couples in Art & History   showcases the creations of romantic couples who inspired, instructed, or even assisted one another in… continue reading Violet Oakley and Edith Emerson: Painters and Partners

By written by Sara D.    March 8, 2018   

• Exhibitions
• Print and Picture Collection
• Rosenbach
• Women's History Month

In Jacqueline Woodson’s books, cooking traces the roots and routes of families and memories. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) joined with the Free Library’s Culinary… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: The Many Flavors of One Book

By written by Julie B.    March 8, 2018   

• One Book, One Philadelphia
• Culinary Literacy

At long last, Hoopla , our popular source for streaming television and movies (as well as graphic novels , ebooks , music , and audiobooks ) is now available to use on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and… continue reading Now Showing: Hoopla on the Big(er) Screen!

By written by Jamie W.    March 6, 2018    2

• Television
• Film
• Digital Media

Every Monday at the Falls of Schuylkill Library around 4:15 p.m., our Children’s Department welcomes two special visitors. Wally and Orchid, while there to hear some stories and make new… continue reading Therapy Dogs Encourage Reading at Neighborhood Libraries!

By written by Meredith M.    March 5, 2018    6

• Childrens Programs
• Reading
• Neighborhood Libraries
• PAWS Read to a Dog

March is National Nutrition Month . Here are 7 Healthy Tips to put your best fork forward... Include a variety of healthy foods in your diet, from all of the food groups on a regular basis. Eat… continue reading 7 Tips to a Healthy National Nutrition Month

By written by Katie D.    March 5, 2018    10

• Culinary Literacy
• Health

Another year, another Academy Awards. This Sunday, March 4 marks the 90th(!) Oscars ceremony, sure to have plenty of pomp , pageantry , and now more than ever, politics . Some will tune in for the… continue reading Oscars 2018: From Book to Screen and Back Again

By written by Peter SM    March 2, 2018   

• Awards
• Film
• Adaptations

Through May, the Teen Center is partnering with the Philly Slam League  to host its 8th season at Parkway Central Library . The program will draw hundreds of teens and their supporters from… continue reading Teen Central hosts the Philly Slam League for Poetry!

By written by Kris L.    March 2, 2018   

• Teens
• Poetry

Saturday, March 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gustav Mahler (1860–1911). Kindertotenlieder (1901–1904) Mahler . Des Knaben Wunderhorn , excerpts (1892–1899) It’s… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: Mahler and Voices

By written by Fleisher Collection    March 1, 2018   

• Fleisher Collection
• Music
• Poetry

This month's new titles include the debut children’s picture book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz (in English and Spanish), about memories, family, and heritage; a… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!

By written by Paul A.    March 1, 2018    2

• Recommendations
• New Titles