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Alohomora! The newest installment of the spectacularly popular Harry Potter series has just been released and it’s getting rave reviews from everyone who’s picked up a copy. Since… continue reading Harry Potter for Summer Reading!
By written by Becky F. August 17, 2016 2
An excessive heat warning has been extended through 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, for the Philadelphia area. Numerous Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Tuesday, August 16
By written by Peter SM August 16, 2016
The PNC Words at Play August Play Party series has started at The Advocate Center , located at 18th and Diamond streets. During the first session, families read The Listening Walk , made Listening… continue reading Family Fun Trips, Book Nooks, and Play Parties—Oh My!
By written by Carrie K. August 16, 2016
An excessive heat warning has been extended through Tuesday, August 16 for the Philadelphia area. Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get out of the heat and… continue reading Extended Hours at Haddington and Kingsessing Libraries Tonight, Monday, August 15
By written by Jenn D. August 15, 2016
Looking forward to our upcoming Author Event with comedian Amy Shumer next week on Wednesday, August 17th? Then sit back and have a laugh listening to these funny podcasts from other humorous… continue reading Funniest Author Events Podcasts
By written by Peter SM August 12, 2016
An excessive heat warning has been issued for the Philadelphia area for today through Saturday. Numerous Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers, where residents can get… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Thursday, August 10 through Saturday, August 13
By written by Julie B. August 11, 2016 2
The Free Library’s Summer Reading program in our neighborhood libraries is coming to a close after a super successful season of game playing, dancing, reading, and much more! Having… continue reading Online Summer Reading is Still Going Strong!
By written by Becky F. August 4, 2016
August is hot and steamy in Philadelphia... a perfect time to take a vacation to somewhere sunny, beachy, or just far away. Need some books to keep the kids busy? Here you go! Everything Goes On… continue reading Children's Books for Your Next Roadtrip!
By written by Sarah S. August 4, 2016
We are starting a new series of posts: Picture Book Highlights will put the spotlight on a brand-new book that has been ordered for all our agencies. Philadelphia is a large metropolitan city, so… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | City Shapes
By written by Monica C. August 3, 2016
The Free Library has been hard at work upgrading our website again to make it more user-friendly, encourage exploration, and offer better customer service. Today, we are launching our newly… continue reading Browse Our Redesigned and Updated Digital Collections!
By written by Peter SM August 2, 2016
We may be in the dog days of summer here in Philadelphia, but did you know that you can actually read to a dog—at the library ?! Check out our PAWS Read to a Dog program at various Free… continue reading August 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Peter SM August 1, 2016
There’s something about trucks ... They’re big, they’re loud, they’re strong! There’s a truck for every job and children love to learn about them. Here are some… continue reading Keep on Trucking!
By written by Monica C. July 28, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia Summer Reading team has eleven Outreach Specialists this year assigned to different neighborhoods across the city. With the goal of promoting literacy while school… continue reading Summer Reading Outreach: Who’s Who on Our Team
By written by Becky F. July 27, 2016 1
The Atlantic Coast Opera Festival and the Free Library of Philadelphia are excited to invite you to a special matinée performance of Verdi’s beloved opera, Otello ,… continue reading Free Sunday Matinée: Otello
By written by Leanne F. July 26, 2016
An excessive heat warning has been issued for the Philadelphia area through the weekend. Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will serve as a cooling center on Saturday, July… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Extended Hours for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
By written by Julie B. July 22, 2016 2
With the Democratic National Convention descending on the city next week, political partying and election events are taking over the town. Joining in on this moment for the city, the Free Library… continue reading Visit the Free Library While the DNC Is In Town!
By written by Julie B. July 22, 2016 1
It's hard to believe that it's been fifty years since the Starship Enterprise boldly went where no one had gone before... both in pop culture and the real world. Given today's current… continue reading Star Trek 50th Anniversary
By written by Peter SM July 22, 2016
How can literacy be used for social change? At the recent International Literacy Association conference in Boston, this question was addressed at an impromptu session for literacy specialists and… continue reading Tackling Tough Topics in Classroom Conversation
By written by Carrie K. July 21, 2016 2
We’re halfway through our Summer of Wonder here at the Free Library of Philadelphia, and we’re hearing lots of success stories from our neighborhood libraries across the city. Here are… continue reading Our Summer of Wonder is Halfway Over...
By written by Becky F. July 20, 2016
Jerry Pinkney is a rock star. His fans tend to be of the toddler-variety, but he has legions of older die-hard devotees of his work as well—mostly parents, nannies, and a lot of… continue reading Jerry Pinkney Day
By written by Chris B. July 19, 2016