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This musical #informationliteracy activity today was very successful! https://t.co/fAaGY8A7pI pic.twitter.com/Y87oGAhpp9 — adamleofeldman (@adamleofeldman) July 29, 2015 What does it mean to… continue reading Information Literacy Games to Explore the Music Department
By written by Adam F. August 12, 2015 1
Three Award Winners to Check Out You might ask your dentist to recommend a good toothpaste, buy a sneaker endorsed by a professional basketball player or pick a veterinarian-approved pet food for… continue reading Three Book Award Winners for Children to Check Out
By written by Sarah S. August 10, 2015
This week's press round-up is sparse, but gives a preview of some exciting author events happening at the Library soon and also looks back at a couple fun past events . From chick-lit… continue reading Author Events Galore and Free Library in the News: August 3-7, 2015
By written by Samantha M. August 7, 2015
Sometimes you've got to take a test. It's a fact of life. Some of us struggle with tests while others breeze by, but we could all benefit from a little preparation. So before you… continue reading Featured Resource: Learning Express Library
By written by Jamie W. August 6, 2015 1
In conjunction with the 2015 Philadelphia Fringe Festival , the Music Department at the Parkway Central Library will present a unique music performance and visual-art gallery project called… continue reading Outside Sound - a 2015 Fringe Festival performance @ the Free Library
By written by Adam F. August 5, 2015
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in July 2015. More than 90,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the month! Jumping up from the… continue reading Top 10 ebooks Downloaded in July 2015
By written by Peter SM August 5, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Poet Sonia Sanchez’s life gets film treatment Philly.com Check out this film about the life of Philadelphia poet extraordinaire and Free Library Board of… continue reading Free Library in the News: July 27-31, 2015
By written by Samantha M. August 4, 2015
Whew! Hot enough for ya? Why not stop in at your local neighborhood library for one of our many Children’s Events and Activities ? Or maybe add another book to your Summer Reading… continue reading August 2015 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Sarah S. August 4, 2015
Let's get the "Word on the Web" and check out some recent topics of interest and discussion from the tech, literary, library, and arts and entertainment intersections of the World… continue reading Word on the Web July 2015
By written by Peter SM July 31, 2015
This is really weird, but the Music Department got a call from Nicola Sturgeon , First Minister of Scotland, to come look through a mysterious box found in a dormitory room in the Hogwarts School… continue reading Harry Potter's Top of the Pops 1980 - 1999
By written by Adam F. July 31, 2015
The Print & Picture Collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Print and Picture Hallway Gallery. Kollner's View: Philadelphia and Beyond… continue reading Kollner's View: Philadelphia and Beyond in the 19th Century
By written by Laura S. July 30, 2015
So, today's the day: Microsoft has released their newest operating system, Windows 10 . After the debacle that was Windows 8 , I guess anything would be better at this point. What exactly are… continue reading Throw It Out The Window(s)? Microsoft's new OS: Windows 10
By written by Peter SM July 29, 2015 1
There is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in Philadelphia. The following Free Library locations will serve as cooling sites . Here are their addresses and hours for Wednesday, July 29 : Andorra Library,… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Hours for Wednesday, July 29
By written by Jenn D. July 29, 2015
Top Press Mention in the News: Best of Philly Philly Mag The Rosenbach of the Free Library won the Best of Philly award for the Best Bibliophile Retreat! The Rosenbach has a world-class collection… continue reading The Best Bibliophile Retreat and Free Library in the News: July 20-24, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 28, 2015
A small group of parents in Florida are threatening to ban a children’s book close to our hearts. The book in question? The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter. This librarian remembers… continue reading Borrow a Banned Book Today: The Librarian of Basra
By written by Perry G. July 27, 2015 3
Summer is a great time to head to Parkway Central this month to see all of these great exhibitions! You'll continue learning, be inspired to check out relevant books on the various… continue reading Summer Exhibitions at Parkway Central
By written by Samantha M. July 22, 2015
The Free Library offers a plentiful amount of resources that are easily accessible for citizens of Philadelphia. As a result, the Library enriches individual’s worldly knowledge, increases… continue reading Some Alternative and Independent Music Selections from Free Library
By written by Brittney M. July 21, 2015
Continuing our series of blog posts highlighting new features in our revamped and updated Online Catalog , today we bring you a tutorial about Online Registration . You can now sign up for a… continue reading How To Get A Library Card - New Online Registration Feature
By written by Peter SM July 20, 2015 282
There is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in Philadelphia. The following Free Library locations will serve as cooling sites . Here are their addresses and hours for Monday, July 20 : Andorra Library, 705… continue reading Stay Cool at the Library! Hours for Monday, July 20
By written by Jenn D. July 20, 2015 2
Top Press Mention in the News: Magnet Carter Philly.com "Kinsley, who wore a small "It's my birthday!" balloon and pin, spent most of her morning yesterday waiting with her… continue reading President Carter Visits and Free Library in the News: July 13-17, 2015
By written by Samantha M. July 17, 2015