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This Saturday, September 21st marks the birth date of animation legend Chuck Jones . Even if the name doesn't ring any bells, if you've ever watched a Warner Bros. cartoon or really any… continue reading Friday Five: Animation Legend Chuck Jones
By written by Peter SM September 20, 2013
Apple released iOS 7 yesterday and many of Apple users may have upgraded their device(s) or will be upgrading in the near future. Overdrive reported today that there is glitch with thier… continue reading Overdrive App and iOS 7
By written by Jamie W. September 19, 2013 2
With the fall season upon us, students, their teachers, and their principals have recently returned to school. In the School District of Philadelphia, each of those groups face immense… continue reading What students (and often their teachers and their principals) don’t know about research and an enriching liberal education
By written by Adam F. September 18, 2013
Checkout the Top 10 Author Event Podcasts Downloaded in August 2013 . There were more than 19,400 podcasts downloaded from our website for the month of August! View our full Fall schedule and… continue reading Top 10 Author Event Podcasts Downloaded in August 2013
By written by Peter SM September 17, 2013
The International Day of Peace is just around the corner! The holiday was first celebrated in 1982 and is currently observed by all Member States of the United Nations on September 21. … continue reading International Day of Peace 2013
By written by Chris B. September 16, 2013
LibraryReads is back with its second monthly list of recommended new titles that will be published during October. Public librarians from all across the country are reading copies of new… continue reading LibraryReads! Recommended new titles for October
By written by Anne L. September 16, 2013
If you're looking at this blog, you may notice something different: more stories, more color, more pictures. We've redesigned our blog ! When you go to Free Library's blog now, you… continue reading Check Out Our New Blog Redesign!
By written by Peter SM September 13, 2013 1
It's the "Back to School Edition" of the Early Literacy Calendar from the Free Library of Philadelphia's children's librarians! We’ve been quite busy preparing… continue reading September 2013 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Andrea Z. September 13, 2013
Over the summer we blogged about a number of changes coming to our electronic resources and databases . The last of those changes has finally gone into effect. The Free Library will no long… continue reading UPDATE - Changes to Our Electronic Resources and Databases
By written by Jamie W. September 12, 2013
Sundays on Stage - Fall 2013 Sundays on Stage is a series of cultural programs featuring live performances by a variety of artists and entertainers. These family programs celebrate diversity… continue reading Sundays on Stage Fall Performances!
By written by Rachel F. September 11, 2013 1
Want to have a fun-filled day of creativity, learning, and making cool stuff courtesy of Free Library and SparkFun ? The SparkFun tour bus and staff will visit the Cecil B. Moore Library at… continue reading SparkFun Brings Maker Movement to Cecil B. Moore Library
By written by Peter SM September 10, 2013
The month of September happens to be the birth month of many children’s book authors and illustrators who have created wonderful books for preschoolers. Celebrate their lives and classic… continue reading September Birthdays
By written by Ruth G. September 9, 2013 1
There's no shortage of media and entertainment vying for our attention these days. Between books, movies, television, and the Internet (which you can get all the aforementioned forms of visual… continue reading Friday Five: Fall 2013 TV Season or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Binge-Watching
By written by Peter SM September 6, 2013
The search for the next Poet Laureate for the City of Philadelphia is on! Are you an enthusiastic, established poet who lives in the city and wishes to be an ambassador for the art form? Do you… continue reading Apply today to be Philadelphia's next Poet Laureate!
By written by Autumn M. September 5, 2013 1
It’s back-to-school month! Your young child may be starting preschool for the first time this September. Help your preschooler get excited, or calm his or her worries, with these books… continue reading It's Time for Preschool
By written by Ruth G. September 4, 2013 2
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in August 2013. There were more than 47,000 ebooks checked out and downloaded for the month! The… continue reading Top 10 ebooks OverDrive Digital Library August 2013
By written by Peter SM September 4, 2013 1
Labor Day weekend is here and with it the end of another summer. A long holiday weekend is on tap for most of the country, but few of us nowadays may know or remember exactly why we have off on… continue reading A History Minute: Labor Day
By written by Peter SM August 30, 2013
Are you ever mystified by the information-sleuthing wizardry of your local librarian? Have you sought out our powers lately? Just about everyone has daydreamed through a state mandated… continue reading Live from the Music Reference Desk
By written by Adam F. August 29, 2013 2
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Fifty years… continue reading Commemorating 50 Years of “I Have a Dream”
By written by Michelle S. August 28, 2013
There have been a number of news stories over the past few weeks discussing the digital divide that still exists around the world. Studies and statistics show that access to the internet has… continue reading Helping to Bridge the Digital Divide
By written by Peter SM August 27, 2013