Browsing Date: April 2021 (33)
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Are you a creative, engaged student who is passionate about writing, reading, performing, and experiencing poetry? Are you equally passionate about working with your peers and other students to… continue reading Are You Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate?
By written by Autumn M. April 12, 2021
by Regina Schliep, Logan Library Work-Study Student During this unusual school year, some neighborhood libraries have joined forces with local schools and community organizations to support… continue reading Virtual Tutoring Programs Flourish This Spring
By written by Catherine M. April 12, 2021 1
by Breshay Woods, Culinary Literacy Center Intern Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center . Our… continue reading Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Dumplings
By written by Lindsay S. April 9, 2021
A Voice for Peace, Concord, and Harmony: The XV International Poetry Festival in Philadelphia will virtually congregate poets from Latin America and the United States in an evening of verse and… continue reading Poetry: The Art of Expression!
By written by Mary Marques April 8, 2021
Baking with Becca began at Whitman Library , nestled between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Snyder Avenue in South Philly. When COVID hit, we had to take a long break. I continued to grow and learn to… continue reading Baking with Becca: Cooking Outside the Box
By written by Rebecca M. April 8, 2021 1
Spring has sprung, and so has the Free Library’s Author Events calendar! Our events are, of course, still virtual, so you can enjoy our diverse array of authors from the comfort of wherever… continue reading Spring has Sprung with New Upcoming Author Events!
By written by Author Events April 7, 2021 1
This National Library Week , we have reflected on the many fantastic resources, programs, and events the Free Library offers. This past year, staff faced the challenges brought on by… continue reading It’s Library Giving Day!
By written by Laura K. April 7, 2021
What are the most popular Googled questions about Ramadan? Here's what we found: When does Ramadan begin and end in 2021? What is allowed and not allowed during Ramadan? What does Ramadan… continue reading Happy Ramadan: Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Beyond!
By written by Joe S. April 6, 2021
Today as part of National Library Week , we’re joining with the American Library Association (ALA) in celebrating National Library Workers Day and the real… continue reading Thank You, Free Library Staff!
By written by Kate C. April 6, 2021
by Suzanna Urminska and Sam Perduta Our words carry power—whether as balm or as burnish, our words have the power to come together to form poetry that recalls and reconnects a range of human… continue reading Making Her Mark Spotlight: Poetry and Movement Building
By written by Sam P. April 5, 2021
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year— National Library Week ! Founded in 1958, this annual celebration is a time to reflect on the contributions of our nation’s… continue reading Happy National Library Week!
By written by Kate C. April 5, 2021
This April, our children and teen titles explore curiosity and adventure while our adult selections are taking us into complicated realms... Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) What’s Inside a… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April!
By written by Rachel F. April 1, 2021
The Free Library is pleased to announce the launch of a number of new resources for Philadelphians in search of a new job or career! Workshops, career fairs, and a new website are part of the Free… continue reading Free Library Launches New Job Seeker Resources
By written by Administrator April 1, 2021