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Two Free Library of Philadelphia programs have teamed up to create new ways to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity! Get HYPE Philly! and the Literacy Enrichment After-School… continue reading LEAP into HYPE!
By written by Khyra L. November 21, 2017
Picture books are fun reads, but they're also fantastic tools that support emergent literacy skills. We have to keep in mind though that simply having books in the home is not enough. To… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Pre-K Readers
By written by Chris B. November 21, 2017
At the Free Library, we’re all about connecting people with the information they need to enhance and improve their lives. We connect job seekers with résumé workshops,… continue reading Free Library Fund: A Public and Private Partnership for Success!
By written by Emily S. November 20, 2017 3
This Monday, November 20, plug back into the fourth season of our Mysterious Travelers concert series, where musicians visit the Parkway Central Library's Subject Departments with a mission to… continue reading Mysterious Travelers 4 | Up Next!: Ben Singer | Recapping Chad Taylor
By written by Perry G. November 17, 2017
Amy Ignatow , author of The Popularity Papers and The Mighty Odds series recently spoke to 400 students at the Free Library of Philadelphia about her career as an author/illustrator. While… continue reading Q&A with Children's Author and Illustrator Amy Ignatow
By written by Chris B. November 17, 2017
Chances are you have driven, biked, run, walked, or partied on Kelly Drive, but have you ever wondered where it got its name? No, it’s not named for Grace Kelly , movie star and princess.… continue reading A History Minute: The Fortunes of Philadelphia - The Kellys
By written by Sally F. November 16, 2017
So many great audiobooks, so little time. In fact, all three of our audiobook platforms are more popular than ever, So here's a few of our favorites to help you along. Visit our… continue reading Digital Audiobook Favorites for 2017 (so far)
By written by Jamie W. November 16, 2017 2
Note: This broadcast took place on Saturday, November 4, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847). Symphony No. 5, Reformation Johann Sebastian Bach… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: Mendelssohn and Bach and Reformation
By written by Fleisher Collection November 15, 2017
As part of my bi-weekly Baby & Toddler Storytime Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Department of Parkway Central Library , I have to keep the attention of the… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Toddlers
By written by Mary W. November 15, 2017
Another Brooklyn is so rich with sound that I can hear it. I want to slide it onto a record player and spin myself back to white go-go boots and Al Green . 1970s. Inimitable young August has… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Another Brooklyn Beats (A Reading Playlist)
By written by Brittanie S. November 15, 2017
I’ve never read Moby-Dick . I know! I work at the Rosenbach, where one of the world’s best collections of Herman Melville’s work resides, and I haven’t read his most… continue reading Reading Moby-Dick for the First Time
By written by Alicia T. November 14, 2017
November 14 is Young Readers Day, and while we believe that every day should be spent celebrating and encouraging our city’s littlest learners, we’re happy to take this opportunity to… continue reading Happy Young Readers Day!
By written by Kate C. November 14, 2017
Come one, come all: After a year and a half of undergoing extensive renovation and expansion, Lillian Marrero Library will reopen its doors on Saturday, November 18! This neighborhood… continue reading Lillian Marrero Library Grand Reopening Celebration!
By written by Jenn D. November 13, 2017
Binge-Watch (verb) - "Watch multiple episodes of (a television program) in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming." According to Merriam-Webster, the… continue reading Why DVDs Still Matter
By written by Camille T. November 10, 2017
Since Frankenstein & Dracula: Gothic Monsters, Modern Science opened on Friday the 13th of October, I’ve fielded a few questions from surprised visitors: Dracula ,… continue reading The Science of Bram Stoker's Dracula
By written by Sara D. November 10, 2017
Contributing Writers: Julie Berger, Gina Bixler, Christopher Brown, Karen Lightner, Donald Root, Laura Stroffolino "Once constructed, it will remain a thing of beauty and a joy for all… continue reading Celebrating a Centennial: A Look Back on the History of the Parkway and the Parkway Central Library
By written by Administrator November 9, 2017
This October, first and second grade students in the Building Bridges with Books program (a partnership between the Free Library and the School District of Philadelphia) got a unique glimpse into… continue reading Sister City: Students Encounter Incheon, South Korea at the Library
By written by Jess P. November 9, 2017 1
Today is National STEM Day , a day that is meant to inspire young people to explore and pursue interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. LEAP , the Free Library of… continue reading Make and Learn at your Neighborhood Library on National STEM Day !
By written by Heather S. November 8, 2017 1
Jacqueline Woodson has said that Another Brooklyn , although a fictional story of four girls growing up in the 1960s and 70s, is at its heart a biography of her neighborhood—Bushwick. Having… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Another Brooklyn, Many Philadelphias – A Close-Up on Philly's Neighborhoods
By written by Julie B. November 8, 2017
Many believe that December is the "most wonderful time of the year" but for a children’s librarian, it’s any time we can share our love for reading. This especially applies… continue reading Picture Book Month: Books for Infants
By written by Mary W. November 7, 2017