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F. Scott Fitzgerald is now considered one of the nation’s pre-eminent modern novelists and short story writers. During his lifetime, he was best known for his literary depictions of the… continue reading The Free Library Celebrates Fitzgerald at 120!
By written by Julie B. September 15, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Jazz Project invite you to a third season of free concerts: Mysterious Travelers 3: Internal Investigations . This… continue reading Mysterious Travelers 3: Internal Investigations
By written by Perry G. September 14, 2016
BRIC is excited to announce our new “Business and Brews” series! Join us inside the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at Parkway Central Library the second Wednesday of… continue reading Business and Brews
By written by Juanita V. September 13, 2016 1
Children love to play with blocks—they begin by stacking and balancing, then they move on to building and engaging in pretend play. As an early literary skill, play is an… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Blocks
By written by Monica C. September 13, 2016
Following months of site preparation, shovels are ready and work is underway! Construction on Lillian Marrero and Lovett Memorial libraries, two of five neighborhood libraries in the Building… continue reading Construction Is Underway at Our 21st Century Libraries!
By written by Jenn D. September 12, 2016 3
September is Library Card Sign-up Month , and we want to make sure you know that securing your very own Free Library of Philadelphia library card is both easy and valuable! You can sign up online… continue reading September Is Library Card Sign-up Month!
By written by Kate C. September 9, 2016 9
The anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks is a time for reflection, but it’s also a time for conversation. The generation of children that can remember the attack is now… continue reading Talking about September 11 with Children
By written by Chris B. September 9, 2016
Happy International Literacy Day ! While everyone knows libraries are literacy hubs, many might not know the different types of literacy the Free Library of Philadelphia helps to promote! Not… continue reading Celebrate International Literacy Day with the Free Library
By written by Kate C. September 8, 2016 2
Summer absolutely flew by and it’s now time to get back into a new school year. If you’re wondering how you’ll cope with all of the assignments and homework coming your way, the… continue reading Back to School Resources for Teens at Parkway Central and Beyond
By written by Kris L. September 8, 2016
It’s school time again! For some, this will be their very first first day going to school. The first day of school is a day of many feelings: excitement, curiosity… and a little… continue reading First Day of School
By written by Monica C. September 7, 2016
Is everyone ready for the start of another school year? At the Free Library of Philadelphia, we spent the last few weeks of our summer brushing up on the wonderful online resources… continue reading Get Your School Year Off to a Great Start with These Online Resources!
By written by Rachel F. September 6, 2016
After 13 weeks of learning, building, playing, dancing, and reading all across Philadelphia, we've reached the end of this year's Summer Reading program! Our last weekly raffle winners… continue reading Summer Reading Grand Prize Results & Reading with the Phillies
By written by Becky F. September 2, 2016
While older children are getting ready to go back to school next week here in Philadelphia, we haven't forgotten about our pre-k set! This month's Early Literacy calendar and links,… continue reading September 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Peter SM September 1, 2016
Cooking with Confidence is a beginner cooking class for adults with developmental disabilities offered by the Free Library’s Culinary Literacy Center . The class is designed with two goals… continue reading Learning to Cook with Confidence
By written by Jamie B. August 31, 2016 11
The life of a children’s librarian is so interesting. We get to meet so many amazing parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles who bring their children to our library for storytimes… continue reading Too Tired to Turn Pages? Try These Online Early Literacy Tools!
By written by Sarah S. August 30, 2016 1
The Print and Picture Collection is happy to announce the addition of over 100 photographic images by William Rapp to our Historical Images of Philadelphia digital… continue reading William Rapp Collection of Historical Images of Philadelphia
By written by Laura S. August 29, 2016
We are back for another Picture Book Highlight , where we put the spotlight on a brand-new book that has been ordered for all our libraries. Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is also known… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Maybe Something Beautiful
By written by Monica C. August 25, 2016
I love a graphic novel—and even better I love a graphic novel memoir . There is something so much more intimate about reading the words AND pictures when someone shares her story. Or maybe… continue reading Graphic Novel Memoirs
By written by Rachel F. August 24, 2016
Parkway Central is hosting a Social Justice Symposium for Teens on Monday, August 29th and if you are a high school student who is passionate about your Philadelphia community and care about… continue reading Social Justice Symposium for Teens – Register Now!
By written by Becky F. August 23, 2016 1
Sometimes you just can't believe the story someone is telling you . Maybe it’s because it seems too fantastical or maybe it’s just because the storyteller is untrustworthy. Maybe… continue reading The Unreliable Narrator: Who Can You Trust?
By written by Rachel F. August 19, 2016 2