Find a book, and much more, at local library Philadelphia Inquirer It was at the Free Library of Philadelphia that I located, first, the river artifacts that wove their way into Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River , and, next, the original stuff (the tickets, the diaries, the menus, the hotel listings, the… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 3-7, 2014
By written by Samantha M. November 7, 2014
On Sunday, October 26, the Grand Lobby of the Parkway Central Library transformed into a musical time machine. Local duo Soprano Meets Contrabass (opera Soprano Ana María Díaz and composer/bassist Alan Lewine), with guest percussionist Shawn Hennesy, chauffeured patrons on a whirlwind tour of over 800 years in music in less… continue reading Pictures from “You’ve Never Heard Anything Like This Before: A Pop-Up Performance with Soprano Meets Contrabass” at the Parkway Central Library
By written by Perry G. November 7, 2014
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in October 2014. More than 62,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded for the month! Taking the number one spot this month was the holiday-themed romance The Christmas Wedding Ring . There were 2 other Romance titles that made the… continue reading Top 10 ebooks OverDrive Digital Library October 2014
By written by Peter SM November 7, 2014 1
Children's Books Starring Children with Disabilities The authors of these three coming of age stories seem to be heeding the advice of, “Write what you know,” attributed to Mark Twain. In all three children’s chapter books, the protagonist is struggling with a disability. R.J. Palacio once encountered a girl with a… continue reading Books Starring Children with Disabilities
By written by Sarah S. November 7, 2014
If there are robust colors bursting from trees, the sun is setting earlier, and you are breaking out your sweaters, then it must be November! Some traditional and unique holidays this month that you can celebrate and educate children about include Election Day on November 4th, Veteran's Day on November 11th, World Peace Day on November… continue reading November 2014 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Jennifer W. November 3, 2014
This year’s general election takes place Tuesday, November 4, when Pennsylvanians will go to the polls and cast their votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Congress, and State Senators and Representatives. Philadelphians will also be voting on a series of ballot questions – two proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter,… continue reading Election Day 2014
By written by Timothy F. November 1, 2014
The Kids Of Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch Of The Library Say: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Philebrity As part of the Free Library of Philadelphia‘s most excellent MakerJawn program — which puts together kids with artists, engineers, designers, and thinkers to inspire creativity — the kids of theRamonita de Rodriguez… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 27-31, 2014
By written by Samantha M. October 31, 2014
A new job seeker workshop has started at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. Every Wednesday, Digital Resource Specialist Osbia Jones assists job seekers in creating an account on JobScout , an online learning library that teaches digital literacy through the process of applying for a job. The one-hour workshop covers beginning to advanced topics;… continue reading Job Seeker Workshop at Mercy Ministries Hotspot
By written by Scott P. October 31, 2014 1
Howllo Boils and Ghouls, Welcome back to the Free Library of Frightadelphia's bloodcurdling blog on this most haunted of holidays, Halloween ! If you survived last year's playlist , then you're in for a (trick or) treat this All Hallows' Eve . We've thrown open the dungeon doors to our chilling collections , finding the most… continue reading Macabre Movies and Sinematic Sounds: A Halloween Playlist from Free Library's Spotify Channel
By written by Peter SM October 31, 2014
illustrator and author Matt Phelan from Ardmore, PA! The award was presented this month at the annual Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference . Matt is an illustrator and author of many books for young readers, including the award-winning and nominated graphic novels The Storm in the Barn (2010 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical… continue reading The 2014 Free Library of Philadelphia/Drexel University Children’s Literature Citation Winner Is...
By written by Peter SM October 30, 2014
Daylight saving time (aka daylight time, aka DST) has its origins in the United States with the Standard Time Act of 1918 (See Pub.L. 65-106, United States Statutes at Large , 65 th Congress), an effort to conserve fuel during the First World War. With the Uniform Time Act of 1966 , the starting and ending dates were standardized for every area… continue reading Fall Back
By written by Timothy F. October 30, 2014
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 Wide Web in October 2014. We Need Diverse Books , the nonprofit grassroots organization addressing the lack of diverse, non-majority narratives in… continue reading Word on the Web October 2014
By written by Peter SM October 29, 2014
On Thursday, October 16, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrated the 25th anniversary of LEAP, our Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program. Started in 1989, LEAP has evolved over the years into an enriching out-of-school-time program. Every day, our neighborhood libraries transform into vibrant learning centers where children and teens… continue reading Celebrating 25 Years of LEAP, the Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program
By written by Michelle S. October 28, 2014 1
This week the internet rediscovered a lost classic of children's literature, How to Do Nothing with Nobody All Alone By Yourself , which was published in 1958 by Robert Paul Smith It's a familiar kind of book; its modern counterparts would be things like the Daring Book for Girls and the Dangerous Book for Boys , but… continue reading A Place To Do Nothing With Nobody All Alone by Yourself
By written by Jamie W. October 28, 2014
This week's news coverage of all things Free Library: More students cook as program grows Philadelphia Inquirer This fall, we also begin a partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, which recently built a sleek commercial kitchen for events and cookbook author demonstrations. Drexel Students Will Help Project HOME Make and Jar… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 20-24, 2014
By written by Samantha M. October 24, 2014
This Saturday many comic book stores across the country will celebrate Halloween ComicFest , reveling in the horror-day spirit of screams and scares this frightful fall. Here is a " Friday Five " of some of the most creepy comics and spooktacular series lurking in our cob-webbed strewn bookstacks, just in time for the Halloween… continue reading Friday Five: Four Color Fear and Illustrated Horror
By written by Peter SM October 24, 2014
Watching scary movies during the month of October is a tradition almost as ancient as the Halloween holiday itself. You can't surf around the television dial without seeing any number of ghosts, zombies, slashers, monsters, and mayhem emanating from your screen. Some channels even have dedicated horror movie marathons like AMC's long… continue reading Streaming Screams and Scares on Hoopla this Halloween
By written by Peter SM October 22, 2014
Last weekend the New York Times ran a piece called " Is E-Reading to Your Toddler Story Time, or Simply Screen Time? ". It's a good read. For me, as a parent and a librarian who helps manage our ebook, database, and digital audio book collections, it raised a number of questions. I am proud of the collection… continue reading E-Reading and Children
By written by Jamie W. October 16, 2014 3
We're excited to announce that the 2015 One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection for is Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline . Orphan Train is the compelling story of Vivian, a 91-year-old widow once orphaned as a child, and Molly, a troubled teen who has been shuffled from one unstable foster home to another. The two women develop a… continue reading Announcing the 2015 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection!
By written by Michelle S. October 16, 2014
There is a more recent post on this topic: Stay Connected with the School District of Philadelphia Parent and Family Portal - February 2021 The School District of Philadelphia is proud to present a new tool that parents and family members will be able to use to stay connected to their child and their school. The School District of Philadelphia… continue reading School District of Philadelphia Parent & Family Portal
By written by Administrator October 15, 2014 1
