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I play video games. I’m not talking about casual games you download on your phone—not that there's anything wrong with that. In fact, the increasing visibility of casual gaming is… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: Confessions of a Girl Gamer
By written by Sara D. November 7, 2016
It started, as most things do, with a baby. My daughter was born in March 2013 and much of my time was spent keeping my new charge alive and channel surfing, often simultaneously. But there are… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: Zombies!
By written by Liz A. November 4, 2016
November is Native American Heritage Month , a great time to read books by and about Native Americans! This month’s book recommendations are by Native authors like Sherman Alexie , Cynthia… continue reading November 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Sarah S. November 3, 2016
Now that our second year of #FLPNoShameNovember has begun, I racked my brain to decide what to write about. Last year, I confessed my love of tabloid magazines , specifically People . This year, I… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: Will You Accept This Rose?
By written by Kate C. November 3, 2016
In choosing Mark Haddon 's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as this year's One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection, the One Book Selection Committee clearly signaled… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: What the Critics Have to Say
By written by Julie B. November 2, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to pilot a new Sunday Literacy program at five of our neighborhood libraries. This program offers drop-in assistance to students struggling to read in… continue reading Free Library Launches Sunday Literacy Program at Select Neighborhood Libraries
By written by Jenn D. November 2, 2016 3
I’m the children’s librarian who hosts weekly Storytime for babies. The librarian who voraciously reads early chapter books about aliens and graphic novels about unicorns and their… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: Confessions Of A Children’s Librarian
By written by Mary W. November 1, 2016 1
We here at the Free Library, along with Drexel University, love to celebrate and honor our local partners who are dedicated to promoting high-quality children’s literature and… continue reading The 2016 Free Library of Philadelphia / Drexel University Children’s Literature Citation Recipients Are...
By written by Sarah S. November 1, 2016 4
Last year, the Free Library introduced an interactive social media and digital campaign during the month of November in which we encouraged one another to stop hiding the covers of our books and… continue reading Join the Free Library for #FLPNoShameNovember!
By written by Kate C. October 31, 2016 2
The United States is about to enter its fourth year of Health Insurance Open Enrollment. This year, consumers can sign up for health insurance between November 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017.… continue reading Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts November 1, 2016!
By written by Autumn M. October 28, 2016
The 2017 One Book, One Philadelphia selection was announced this morning! We are very excited to share that for its 15th anniversary season, One Book will dive into Mark Haddon’s The Curious… continue reading This Year's One Book, One Philadelphia Selection Is...
By written by Julie B. October 27, 2016 4
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Each month the Regional Foundation Center’s Inforum newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who discusses their organization's services and how they support… continue reading An Interview with Kate Tkacik of Foundation Center
By written by Jennifer B. October 26, 2016 1
We're a week away from the scariest, spookiest, most superstitious night of the year— Halloween ! If you are looking for something to watch to get you in the holiday spirit, look no… continue reading Stream Screams with Hoopla this Halloween!
By written by Peter SM October 25, 2016 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s IT department has just completed a wireless upgrade throughout all our 53 neighborhood libraries! To paraphrase an old sci-fi show , "We have the… continue reading WiFi Upgrades: Better, Stronger, Faster
By written by Administrator October 24, 2016 10
The Technology Learning Collaborative (TLC) , an association of service organizations from throughout Philadelphia committed to leveraging technology resources to reduce poverty, improve… continue reading Click, Engage, and Involve at Technology Learning Collaborative's Conference
By written by Harry F. October 19, 2016 1
Years ago, a program called Poetry in Motion placed poetry posters in transit systems of various cities all over the United States, including Philadelphia . You may have seen one of the… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Daniel Finds a Poem
By written by Monica C. October 18, 2016 2
The Free Library of Philadelphia IT Digital Development team has updated the “Find a Location” section of our website today with a new responsive design layout and many new features.… continue reading New Updates and Features in Our Locations Section!
By written by Peter SM October 17, 2016
Get HYPE Philly! team and teen participants alike learn new things all the time about the benefits of different foods and how to prepare them. At a recent HYPE program with culinary educator… continue reading For the Love of Avocado!
By written by Khyra L. October 13, 2016 17
It’s time to think of costumes and go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood! How about getting ready for Halloween with some old friends? Join Llama Llama , Farmer Brown and the Barnyard… continue reading Enjoy the Treat of Some Great Halloween Children's Books!
By written by Monica C. October 12, 2016 1
The Anti-Hero figure in pop culture isn't necessarily a new concept but has seemed to become the prevalent form of a "hero" that we see in our media nowadays. The idea of the perfect… continue reading The Anti-Hero in Pop Culture
By written by Peter SM October 12, 2016 1