by Timmy Lawrence and Geneva Williams, members of the Youth Planning Committee for the 2018 Social Justice Symposium for Teens. Today, more than ever, social issues have reached a pivotal point in our society. Although injustice may seem omnipresent, passionate teens such as ourselves have the power to change the injustices we see. From… continue reading Teens Explore Social Justice at the Free Library
By written by Administrator July 5, 2018
Ah yes, it's Beach Reads season once again. But really, what does it even mean to call a book a ‘beach read’? Are they books with wintery themes, or set in chilly locations, to help you keep cool as you’re sweating it out in the heat? Are they books with immersive, transportive plots that let you while away your summer… continue reading Beach Reads | Adult Fiction Edition
By written by Kim B. July 5, 2018
As the heat wave continues, these Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Wednesday, July 4. All other locations are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal library hours resume on Thursday, July 5. Stay cool, Philadelphia! Lucien Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd Street - 12:00 -… continue reading Select Free Library Locations Open on Independence Day as Cooling Centers!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018 3
The 2018 One Book, One Philadelphia selection was Jacqueline Woodson’s award winning novel, Another Brooklyn . After an exciting season of discussions and programs about her novel, the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Jazz Project have commissioned drummer and… continue reading Get Ready for a Live Summer Jazz Soundtrack of Jacqueline Woodson's Another Brooklyn!
By written by Perry G. July 3, 2018
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Tuesday, July 3 where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space. Haddington Library | 446 N. 65th Street - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library |… continue reading Get Out of the Heat and Stay Cool at the Free Library!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018
When the calendar page turns to July, we know that summer cannot be denied. Escape is on most of our minds – escape from the heat and from the usual routines. Whether you take off to other locales or you escape in your mind while staying put, take these new titles along as a summer treat. All are available in July at a neighborhood… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July!
By written by Paul A. July 2, 2018
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Monday, July 2 where residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other library amenities. The following Free Library locations are cooling… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library during the Heat Wave!
By written by Jenn D. July 2, 2018 4
Every Saturday morning, as the New York Times lands with a thwack on my porch, I race toward the front door in such a hurry you’d think the neighborhood squirrels were notorious for filching the Old Gray Lady. But no, I am less anxious about Theft by Rodent than I am to tear into the weekly Book Review, discarding all manner of world… continue reading The Type of Reader I Wish I Was...
By written by Alix G. July 2, 2018
