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Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in November 2014. More than 60,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the month! It… continue reading Top 10 ebooks OverDrive Digital Library November 2014
By written by Peter SM December 18, 2014
It's December! Let's make lists! With the recent additions to our popular Zinio digital magazine service, it seems we've been all about magazines this year. And why not? While… continue reading 2014 in Reading - Our Favorite Longform Journalism from the web
By written by Jamie W. December 17, 2014
We have a new online resource available to you over at our database page -- Driver's Permit Practice Tests Online offers practice tests for the general Pennsylvania driver's… continue reading Online Practice Tests for Drivers Now Available
By written by Jamie W. December 17, 2014 5
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Music Department connects Philadelphians with a Sheet Music Collection that spans the entire history of single sheet publishing in the United States and… continue reading New Sheet Music Acquisitions
By written by Adam F. December 16, 2014 3
While searching for financial aid advice to pass on to students I recently stumbled across an extremely interesting article titled " Beware of the College Bait and Switch ” by Lynn… continue reading College Bait and Switch
By written by Aisha A. December 16, 2014 2
Last year we announced a new digital resource for digital learning focused on tech skills called Treehouse. While Treehouse was embraced by some eager to learn coding and web design,… continue reading Changes Coming for Treehouse and Our Digital Learning Resources
By written by Jamie W. December 15, 2014 6
Free Library in the News My Daughter's Kitchen: Chicken on skewers impresses the founder Inquirer Laurada Byers later wrote me how valuable she thought the cooking classes were for these… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 8-12, 2014
By written by Samantha M. December 12, 2014
Wondering what to buy your young friends and family members this holiday season? Look no further. First, check out the Free Library of Philadelphia online shop . An Edgar Allan Poe puppet?… continue reading Children’s Book Reviews: Miss Mary’s Holiday Shopping Edition
By written by Sarah S. December 12, 2014
Up Next! Dan Hanrahan On Monday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. , audiences at the Montgomery Auditorium at the Parkway Central Library will have an opportunity to welcome jazz guitarist Dan Hanrahan and… continue reading Mysterious Travelers' Concert Series | Up next: Dan Hanrahan | Video recap of Wayne Smith, Jr Quintet
By written by Adam F. December 12, 2014
Want to learn how to download some of nearly 120,000 ebooks to your new Kindle or Nook? Looking to discover all the hidden features of your new iPad, e-reader, smart phone, or tablet? Can’t… continue reading How Does This Thing Work? Free Library to Offer Extended E-Gadget Helpdesk Holiday Hours
By written by Michelle S. December 11, 2014
![AP Photo Monday, May 19, 1975 [see Appendix 3 for full caption]](https://libwww.freelibrary.org/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/ChineseProtestor_3.jpg)
[ Editorial Note: This is the sixth and final edition of a six part series intended to demonstrate for teachers and students the use of special Free Library of Philadelphia resources for… continue reading Free Library resources for term papers exploring the roots of the rage at the extrajudicial killings of black men and black children in the United States. Part 6: Appendix and Postscript
By written by Adam F. December 10, 2014 1
Ziyan Chen is one of the few students that have consistently participated in both my SAT and College Application workshops, which focused on practicing SAT test strategies and introducing the… continue reading Breaking Cultural Convention with a College Degree - Ziyan Chen's College Prep Journey
By written by Aisha A. December 8, 2014
What's the first thing that pops into your mind when think about action and adventure films or television? James Bond ? Star Trek ? Game of Thrones ? How about a television show that stars… continue reading Lights! Camera! The Librarians!
By written by Peter SM December 5, 2014
Free Library in the News Imagining the library of the future The News Journal Add to the all of this the continual squeeze on state and local funding. Libraries rarely top the list of… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 1-5, 2014
By written by Samantha M. December 5, 2014 1
[ Editorial Note: This is the fifth of a six part series intended to demonstrate for teachers and students the use of special Free Library of Philadelphia resources for conducting research into… continue reading Free Library resources for term papers exploring the roots of the rage at the extrajudicial killings of black men and black children in the United States. Part 5: Primary Resources in Music
By written by Adam F. December 5, 2014 3
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. There are 63,610 Hour of Code events taking place around the… continue reading Gone Global! The Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, December 8-14, 2014
By written by Jenn D. December 4, 2014 2
[ Editorial Note: This is the fourth of a six part series intended to demonstrate for teachers and students the use of special Free Library of Philadelphia resources for conducting research into… continue reading Free Library resources for term papers exploring the roots of the rage at the death of... Eric Garner in New York. Part 4: Newspaper Resources
By written by Adam F. December 4, 2014
[ Editorial Note: This is the third of a six part series intended to demonstrate for teachers and students the use of special Free Library of Philadelphia resources for conducting research into… continue reading Free Library resources for term papers exploring the roots of the rage at the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Part 3: Journal Resources
By written by Adam F. December 3, 2014
In October, Teen Services Librarian Erin H. organized a teen book blast at the Philadelphia City Institute. The Book Blast was a rapid-fire presentation of 50 great teen reads from 2014 for teens… continue reading Best Teen Reads of 2014
By written by Joel N. December 2, 2014
![Police presence during preparations for the opening ceremony for the Andorra Branch, April 16, 1975 *[caption details below]](https://libwww.freelibrary.org/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/Ferguson2.JPG)
[ Editorial Note: This is the second of a six part series intended to demonstrate for teachers and students the use of special Free Library of Philadelphia resources for conducting research into… continue reading Free Library resources for term papers exploring the roots of the rage at the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Part 2: Book Resources
By written by Adam F. December 2, 2014