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StoryUP is an interactive storytelling program for all kids, from preschoolers to teens. Children get to write their own stories, pick the settings and characters, and help act out some… continue reading StoryUP: Tell a Story, Act a Story, Write a Story
By written by Elizabeth K. January 15, 2016
It's been a few days, but it's still hard to process that David Bowie has left us . Newspapers, television news broadcasts, the internet as a whole—and more than likely—your… continue reading David Bowie Has Left Us
By written by Peter SM January 14, 2016
The World Builder's Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors. The group's main focus is creating original works of speculative fiction (e.g., science… continue reading World Builders - A Writing Club for Free Thinkers
By written by Tamoul Q. January 14, 2016 3
The United States has a rich history. We usually focus these accomplishments when learning about our history. I think Dan Brown said it best— “History is always written by the… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Talking About the Civil War and Slavery with Kids
By written by Joy K. January 13, 2016
The role of the library in the 21 st century is a question we think about a lot—and we aren't the only ones asking. The Knight Foundation is continuing the success of the… continue reading Knight News Challenge Opens in Late February
By written by Peter R. January 13, 2016
Face it. It's only been two weeks, but your New Year's resolution is done for, dusty with cobwebs, lingering dimly in the weeks past like an like an old yearbook picture you'd rather… continue reading Featured Resource: Mango Languages
By written by Jamie W. January 12, 2016 4
The Print and Picture Collection is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Print and Picture Collection Hallway Gallery. The exhibition, Gerard Brown and Amanda D'Amico , features… continue reading Gerard Brown and Amanda D'Amico Exhibition and Opening Reception
By written by Laura S. January 12, 2016
Special shout out to Gary Galvan, the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, who has co-authored a book with long-time Fleisher Collection friend, Dr. Martha Schleifer. The book is… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 4-8, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 8, 2016
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in December 2015 to close out last year. More than 85,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the… continue reading Top 10 ebooks Downloaded in December 2015
By written by Peter SM January 8, 2016 2
By Peggy Paul Casella for Fair Food Eggs are the unsung heroes of the holiday season. They make our cakes rise, our custards thicken, and our pancakes puff. They transform plain old bread… continue reading Cook This Now: By the Dozen
By written by Michele T. January 7, 2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia was recently awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant that will allow it to establish a new type of programming endowment – a… continue reading Free Library Receives NEH Challenge Grant
By written by Kate C. January 7, 2016
In 19 th -century America, letter writing was serious business. Knowing how to express one’s thoughts on paper effectively was as important then as knowing how to operate a smartphone is… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: The Lost Art of Letter Writing
By written by Richard L. January 6, 2016
On Monday, January 4, the Library of Congress (along with the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader ) announced a new National Ambassador for Young People’s… continue reading Gene Luen Yang named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
By written by Rachel F. January 5, 2016
It's that time again: We reflect on the past year and think about what we want to do for the next year. For most of us, our resolutions have to do with health: getting fit and eating… continue reading Resolve to be healthy in 2016—the Free Library can help!
By written by Samantha M. January 4, 2016
Beginning in September 2015, several Science Leadership Academy high school students studying film and photography worked on their Independent Learning Project at our Parkway Central Branch.… continue reading Science Leadership Student 'Maps it Out.'
By written by Abbe K. January 1, 2016
West Philadelphia Regional Library to close for maintenance for ‘many months’ Westphillylocal.com The Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, which serves the… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 19-31, 2015
By written by Samantha M. December 31, 2015
I wrote an essay for an anthology by poets on poetry a couple of years ago about owning one’s subject matter, taking responsibility for the themes that continually crop up, and stewarding… continue reading Poetry Room: Joy and Grief in Poems
By written by Autumn M. December 31, 2015 2
Now that the gifts have been opened, (most of) the egg nog has been drank, and we've traveled back home from visits with friends and family, it's time to ring in 2016! We are pretty… continue reading New Year's Resolutions from the Free Library Staff
By written by Kate C. December 30, 2015 1
Texts talk to each other. That was certainly the intention behind selecting companion books for this One Book, One Philadelphia , season—to begin a larger community discussion through… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Insights from Another Text
By written by Julie B. December 30, 2015
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I've written before about some of my favorite Young Adult titles this year, but I'm not the only librarian who loves reading YA. In October, three of our librarians—Erin H. from… continue reading Our 50 Favorite YA Books of 2015
By written by Rachel F. December 29, 2015 2