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By Alexis Mason College Prep Program Work Study student You’re never fully prepared for what college has in store for you, even though you may think you are. I graduated from Mastery… continue reading Are You Prepared for What College Has In Store?
By written by Aisha A. February 12, 2016
In honor of Black History Month , this article will examine the life and work of the first African American author to win the Newbery Medal —Virginia Hamilton. Virginia Hamilton… continue reading Black History Month: Virginia Hamilton, the First African American Author to Win the Newbery Medal
By written by Elizabeth K. February 11, 2016
When I was growing up, Black History Month meant learning about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other historical figures whose life’s work was crucial to my… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Black History Is Family History
By written by Kalela W. February 10, 2016 2
This recipe is from the A Taste of African Heritage series, a free six-lesson nutrition and cooking program presented by Oldways that we host at the Culinary Literacy Center. The series… continue reading Cook This Now: Oldways Jollof Rice
By written by Michele T. February 8, 2016
You’re never too young to enjoy a good book. Although babies are still developing their coordination, eyesight, and language comprehension, giving them books to play with and explore is a… continue reading Great Books for Babies
By written by Sarah S. February 5, 2016 1
Tuesday marked the official beginning of One Book, One Philadelphia 2016! To kick off the season, Cold Mountain author Charles Frazier and opera composer Jennifer Higdon spoke at Parkway Central… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Author’s and Composer’s Takes on Cold Mountain
By written by Julie B. February 3, 2016
It feels like it was just Groundhog Day this exact same time last year! ; P As of this morning, warm weather lies ahead for us all as Punxsutawney Phil prognosticated an early Spring . No… continue reading February 2016 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Peter SM February 2, 2016
A Cooking Class Where New Immigrants Learn The Recipe For English NPR On a recent Wednesday afternoon, 20 recent immigrants and refugees to the United States streamed into a shiny commercial-size… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 25-29, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 29, 2016
Do you have questions about vaccinations? Many people do! We know many of you visit the Free Library (in person and online) searching for health information. A new series of blog posts will share… continue reading What About Vaccinations?
By written by Sharyl O. January 28, 2016
We are just one week away from the Kickoff Event to the One Book, One Philadelphia 2016 season. On Tuesday night, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. you are invited to join us in Parkway Central… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: With one week until the Kickoff, get some book-discussion tips!
By written by Julie B. January 27, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia is a literacy machine, and one of the core literacies we hope to help citizens achieve is financial literacy . That’s why each year we help spread the… continue reading Tax Season Kick Off and Tax Preparation Resources from the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Adam F. January 26, 2016
This recipe is from Tracy McGuigan, the chef who leads our Chow Down on Wellness series. Chow Down on Wellness is a monthly program, open to the public, that was created in partnership with a… continue reading Black Lentil Chili with Butternut Squash and Leeks
By written by Liz A. January 22, 2016
Lehigh University part of massive effort to turn medieval treasures into a virtual gold mine Mcall.com The partners are the Free Library of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College, Temple University,… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 18-22, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 22, 2016
We are happy to announce that the Words at Play Vocabulary Inititative is entering its second year! This PNC-funded program is a fun, family-focused series of programs in the North Philadelphia… continue reading Words at Play Vocabulary Initiative Enters Its Second Year!
By written by Sarah S. January 22, 2016
By Darrian Hopson College Prep Program Work Study Student My name is Darrian Hopson, a work-study student of the Free Library of Philadelphia and current student at Temple University. In my… continue reading Keys to Success - College and Beyond!
By written by Aisha A. January 20, 2016
This One Book, One Philadelphia season takes us back in time to the Civil War era, as we travel and travail alongside fictional southerners Inman and Ada in Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain .… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: The Civil War on Display
By written by Kathy H. January 20, 2016
On Monday, January 25, join the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Jazz Project for our latest installment of the Mysterious Traveler’s 2 Jazz Series. We music librarians see… continue reading Mysterious Travelers 2 Concert Series | Up Next! Madison Rast | Recapping Anthony DeCarlo
By written by Perry G. January 19, 2016
How public art gets lost—and saved—in Philly Philly.com A collection of Alexander Calder banners, commissioned for the atrium of Centre Square, were put in storage and long thought… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 11-15, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 15, 2016
Today’s episode of The Pulse on WHYY takes a look at the future of libraries—and features not only an interview with our president and director Siobhan Reardon but the… continue reading Taking The Pulse of Libraries, on Location at Parkway Central
By written by Peter R. January 15, 2016
By Peggy Paul Casella for Fair Food In winter we all crave meals that stick to our ribs, but that doesn’t mean they have to stick to our waistlines, too. Here are four in-season,… continue reading Cook This Now: Winter Roots Roundup
By written by Michele T. January 15, 2016