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The Civil War never ceases to fascinate storytellers. Hollywood filmmakers, historians, novelists, journalists—all continue to find new angles, new meaning, and unheard haunting accounts to… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: The Enduring Allure of the Civil War
By written by Julie B. October 28, 2015 1
The United States is about to enter its third year of Marketplace (Affordable Care Act / Obamacare) Open Enrollment. This year, consumers can sign up for health insurance between November 1,… continue reading Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts Soon!
By written by Autumn M. October 26, 2015
Learn to Advance Your Career with Advice from These Philly Techies Geekadelphia.com At this Free Library event held October 28, representatives from Philadelphia’s top tech organizations… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 19-23, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 23, 2015
The 2016 One Book, One Philadelphia selection was announced at the beginning of this month—for its 14 th season, One Book examines our nation’s past and the power of perseverance… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Beginning to Read Cold Mountain
By written by Julie B. October 21, 2015
A malignant cell decides to go awry and multiply to become the most dangerous of enemies: cancer. In your lifetime you will likely know someone who has died from some form of cancer. October is… continue reading Think Pink—Live Green
By written by Juanita V. October 20, 2015
7 Days: Regional arts and entertainment Philly.com He's either a short-story master in the guise of a graphic artist, or vice versa. In his new book, Killing and Dying, Adrian Tomine looks at… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 12-16, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 16, 2015
We're celebrating the 150th anniversary of beloved English children's book author and illustrator Beatrix Potter a little early up here in the Rare Book Department. The anniversary is… continue reading Happy Early Birthday Beatrix Potter!
By written by Caitlin G. October 15, 2015
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