"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx continue reading
By Emily October 16, 2006
The Free Library is pleased to announce that Library card holders can now access the online subscription to the PDR Electronic Library from home. You can search both the Physician’s Desk… continue reading
By Emily October 13, 2006 9
Orhan Pamuk , a novelist hailing from Turkey, won this year's Nobel Prize in Literature. He is an author,"who in the quest for the melancholic soul of his native city has discovered new symbols… continue reading
By Emily October 12, 2006
Kile Smith, Curator of the Free Library’s Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music and host of WRTI’s Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection monthly program, takes a moment… continue reading
By Emily October 11, 2006
On October 4, CSPAN2’s Book TV Bus arrived at the Free Library to interview Ian S. Lustick , Professor of Political Science and Bess W. Heyman Chair at the University of Pennsylvania, as he… continue reading
By Emily October 10, 2006
The Frankford Branch , which opened at Frankford Avenue and Overington Street on October 2, 1906, was the second Carnegie Branch in the city. The roots of this library date back to 1823, when the… continue reading
By Emily October 6, 2006 1
Marsha, Children's Librarian at the Greater Olney Branch, supplied the Free Library Blog with an interesting story about a neighborhood ESL program: “The English as a Second Language (ESL)… continue reading
By Emily October 5, 2006 1
Sally Forester has been a dedicated volunteer with the Free Library of Philadelphia for the past twelve years and has been indispensable in the programming and maintenance of the Library's… continue reading
By Emily October 4, 2006 1
The Regional Foundation Center in partnership with the Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University is holding its second annual Technical Assistance Fair today at the Central Library. Representatives… continue reading
By Emily October 3, 2006
Do you want to build your personal library but are low on funds? Just like collecting books? Check out the Central Library's Books to Go public sale at its new rooftop location from Monday,… continue reading
By Emily October 2, 2006 2
Steve Wozniak discussed his new book, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It , at the Free Library on Saturday,… continue reading
By Administrator September 29, 2006 1
Think you’re so smart? Well prove it. This October, the Free Library will partner with Verizon and After School Activities Partnerships to bring you Philly Plays Scrabble® , a month-long… continue reading
By Emily September 29, 2006
Frank Rich discussed his new book, The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina , at the Free Library on September 26, at 8:00 p.m. H e took a few moments to… continue reading
By Administrator September 28, 2006
If last night's summit moved you to action, start with the House of Umoja's Imani Pledge of nonviolence. continue reading
By Emily September 28, 2006
Last night’s Talk About It!, Caught in the Crossfire: Kids and Violence in Philadelphia , was an electrifying event. Turnout was spectacular, with overflow crowds taking seats in the Main… continue reading
By Emily September 28, 2006
Nora Ephron discussed her new book, I Feel Bad About My Neck , at the Free Library on Thursday, September 21, at 8:00 p.m. She took a few moments to chat with the Free Library Blog. 1. What role… continue reading
By Administrator September 27, 2006
While other metropolitan cities have seen a decrease in rates of violence over the past several years, Philadelphia's have risen astronomically. Since January 1, 2006, the city has seen 290… continue reading
By Emily September 27, 2006
Why a blog? It’s our aim to make this site as interactive as possible, and a blog seems like the best way to do it. Come here daily to get the scoop on the many events, materials, and… continue reading
By Emily September 27, 2006 3