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Five Libraries that Go Beyond Books Huffington Post Most libraries have hosted authors for book discussions, but the Free Library of Philadelphia takes it one step furthur. They record… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 20-23, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 23, 2015 2
Up Next! Anwar Marshall On Monday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m., audiences at the Montgomery Auditorium at the Parkway Central Library will have an opportunity to welcome drummer Anwar Marshall and his… continue reading Mysterious Travelers' Concert Series | Up next: Anwar Marshall | Video recap of Dan Hanrahan Trio
By written by Adam F. January 20, 2015
A Girl Turns 150, and Fans Take Note New York Times Fraktur shows will open in February and March at Winterthur , the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 12-16, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 16, 2015
The Seniors in the class of 2015 have came a long way since they've walked through the doors of their respective high school four years ago and now they are less than six months before they… continue reading Halfway to Success
By written by Aisha A. January 16, 2015 3
Mystery? Adventure? Elementary, my dear Watson! Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most famous literary character of the modern era, and now the Rosenbach's piece of Holmes history has embarked on… continue reading Rosenbach and Free Library Items on Display at Museum of London
By written by Samantha M. January 14, 2015 1
Free Library in the News Press on Siobhan Reardon as Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year Siobhan A. Reardon: LJ’s 2015 Librarian of the Year Library Journal She engineered the… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 5-9, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 9, 2015
It's new comics day across the United States today. Unfortunately, I am still catching up on my reading from last year! Yes, it was another year where a ton of great graphic novels were… continue reading Graphic Novels: Top 14 of 2014
By written by Peter SM January 7, 2015
By Ed Voves This January, the Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to sponsor an engaging art exhibition, Prisoner Art for Social Justice , on display in the second floor gallery at Parkway… continue reading Prisoner Art for Social Justice Exhibition Opening at Parkway Central Library
By written by Samantha M. January 5, 2015
Kwanzaa Celebration Kicks Off NBC10 News The above story about the Kwanzaa Celebration at Parkway Central ran throughout the weekend (12/26 and 12/27) on NBC 10. Get help with your… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 29, 2014 - January 2, 2015
By written by Samantha M. January 2, 2015
Happy New Year! What better way to ring in 2015 then with this month's Early Literacy Calendar from the Free Library of Philadelphia's children's librarians?! Even NPR knows the… continue reading January 2015 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Rachel F. January 2, 2015
Robert San Souci (pronounced "san soo-see") passed away on December 19 th , leaving a large hole in the world of children’s authors. Many people will recognize San… continue reading Remembering Robert San Souci, folklorist and children's author
By written by Sarah S. January 2, 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 December 2014
By written by Peter SM December 30, 2014
Massive Upgrades for Central Library Philly Mag In addition to having a scheduled fresh pedestrian-friendly redesign right outside its doors, the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 22-26, 2014
By written by Samantha M. December 29, 2014
Library users in the know are already using Hoopla . It's the place for free streaming movies, television, audiobooks, and music -- all you need is your library card. If you've never… continue reading Get In the Holiday Spirit with Hoopla
By written by Jamie W. December 24, 2014 2
This year's additions to National Film Registry were announced last week, which includes 25 films ranging from the early 20th century up to films released within the past 10 years. This… continue reading 2014 Additions to National Film Registry
By written by Peter SM December 23, 2014
We've seen mistletoe and holly, heard the cha ching of unhinged commerce, seen jolly elves hustling parents in the mall, noticed a marked increase in the number of John Hughes' movies on… continue reading 2014 in Reading - Staff Year End Favorites
By written by Jamie W. December 23, 2014
The United States Congress handles much of its work through the use of committees – panels of varying size, focus, rules, funding, and authority – made up of members of the Senate or… continue reading Committees of the U.S. Congress
By written by Timothy F. December 22, 2014
How time flies! We recently closed out another year of great conversations in our Author Events series here at the Free Library and can't wait for the new year to start right up again! Our… continue reading Top 10 Author Event Podcast Downloads November 2014
By written by Peter SM December 19, 2014
Construction Underway at Former South Philly Branch of Free Library Philly.curbed.com After vibration monitors were installed in neighboring houses, the site of the former South Philadelphia… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 15-19, 2014
By written by Samantha M. December 19, 2014
This winter break, the Free Library of Philadelphia encourages you to spend some quality time with your children reading some great books together! Shared reading time is great way for your child… continue reading Read with your children this winter break!
By written by Michelle S. December 18, 2014 2