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Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in September 2015. More than 85,300 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the month! For the third… continue reading Top 10 ebooks Downloaded in September 2015
By written by Peter SM October 15, 2015
This fall promises to be a busy and exciting time at the Culinary Literacy Center. We have some wonderful programs lined up highlighting treasured books and talented cooks. Cookbook authors … continue reading Coming This Fall to the Culinary Literacy Center!
By written by Liz A. October 14, 2015
My name is Fred E. and I am a recent graduate of Martin Luther King High School. I plan to attend the following two colleges: Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and Indiana University… continue reading Discovering My Voice with the College and Career Readiness Summer Program
By written by Aisha A. October 13, 2015 3
Jawnts: Gatherings to spotlight Poe Philly.com Most are spearheaded by the bearded sage of Jenkintown, Edward Pettit, who is leading a reading group in the Rare Books Department of the Central… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 5-9, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 9, 2015
Back by overwhelming popular demand! The Music Department at the Parkway Central Library is again collaborating with the Philadelphia Jazz Project and the Producers' Guild to present … continue reading Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations
By written by Adam F. October 5, 2015
11 Things to Do in Philly This Week Phillymag.com Lee Child and Linda Fairstein at the Free Library (appeared 9/29) Get Cultured on the Cheap (Your-Round) Phillybythepenny.com Tour of the… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 28-October 2, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 2, 2015
Bernard Waber (1921-2013) was a Philadelphia-born author and illustrator, best known for his Lyle the Crocodile books. His career began in 1962 with The House on East 88 th Street , in which a… continue reading Spend Some Time with a Friendly Crocodile
By written by Sarah S. October 2, 2015
As if right on cue, as soon as the calendar page flipped to October this morning, we felt a crisp autumn air gust through the Free Library! Traditional and unique holidays this month include World… continue reading October 2015 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Sarah S. October 1, 2015
Are you an educator or a parent? Would you like to find out how you can infuse fun, interactive literacy activities into every day with your children? Then Bringing Literacy to Life is for you!… continue reading Bringing Literacy to Life – Professional Development Workshops at the Library!
By written by Sarah S. October 1, 2015
The Free Library's mission is to "advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity," and few of our digital resources hit that mark as squarly as Tumblebooks.… continue reading Featured Resource: Tumblebooks
By written by Jamie W. September 30, 2015
For this installment of the Poetry Room, we're going to shift to the local. Philadelphia is looking for its next Poet Laureate ! Supported via the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture, and the… continue reading The Search for Philadelphia's Next Poet Laureate Is On!
By written by Autumn M. September 30, 2015 6
Calling all creatives and burgeoning photographers! On Friday, October 9, 2015, the 6th Annual Philly Photo Day will celebrate photography as an art form, with the Greater Philadelphia region as… continue reading Celebrate Philly Photo Day 2015 with a Hands-on Photography Workshop for Adults over 50
By written by Laura S. September 29, 2015 1
Black geniuses you may or may not know Phillytrib.com Philadelphia Museum of Art and Free Library Design — Julian Abele (4/30/1881 Birth Date): He was the Chief Designer at the prestigious… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 21-24, 2015
By written by Samantha M. September 24, 2015
Downloading got you down? Overdrive driving you crazy? Through our Digital Media portal and Online Catalog , we offer nearly 120,000 streaming or downloadable ebooks, more than 19,000 streaming or… continue reading Downloadable Media Helpline at Your Service
By written by Lori M. September 21, 2015 4
These Public Libraries are for Snowshoes and Ukuleles New York Times Last year, the Free Library of Philadelphia pulled together city, state and private funds to open a teaching kitchen, which is… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 14-18, 2015
By written by Samantha M. September 18, 2015
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in August 2015. More than 69,400 checkouts for month ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the… continue reading Top 10 ebooks Downloaded in August 2015
By written by Peter SM September 18, 2015
Back to school (BTS) is in full swing. How will you fund BTS next year? Now is the time for many families across the Philadelphia area to begin evaluating the best possible financial… continue reading Need help funding your education? Visit the Regional Foundation Center!
By written by CaitlinT September 17, 2015
Philadelphia in the early 19th century was known as the “Athens of America.” Prominent city residents had established scholarly societies, libraries, schools, theatres, and museums;… continue reading Poe's Philadelphia: Views of the City, 1838-1844
By written by Karen L. September 16, 2015
Here's some news concerning the Free Library's hours of operations for the upcoming Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families: The entire Free Library of Philadelphia system will be closed… continue reading Library Closures During the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit
By written by Samantha M. September 15, 2015 3
Swap: Four Years of Exchange at Second State Press, a new exhibition in the 2nd floor West Gallery. September 14 – November 20, 2015. Second State Press is a nonprofit communal printmaking… continue reading Swap: Four Years of Exchange at Second State Press
By written by Karen L. September 15, 2015