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In this Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer , Free Library Board Member Sheldon Bonovitz penned a passionate op-ed about the wide impact of the Free Library of Philadelphia. In it, he notes: If a… continue reading More than just books!
By written by Alix G. January 14, 2013
We here at the Free Library are really excited about our upcoming Pride and Prejudice at 200 celebration on January 28. Actually, for me, “really excited” might be an understatement.… continue reading Dreaming of Darcy
By written by Alix G. January 10, 2013
If you’ve been waiting for the process of checking out library ebooks to become simpler, Overdrive, the company that maintains the Free Library’s primary ebook collection , promises… continue reading Redesigned Ebook Platform Coming this Friday
By written by Jamie W. January 10, 2013 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to announce that it will be partnering with Lady Gaga’s Born Brave Bus Tour (BBBT) on February 19 and 20, 2013, at the Wells Fargo Center as… continue reading Lady Gaga's Born Brave Bus Tour and the Free Library
By written by K-Fai S. January 9, 2013
Hi everyone. I am happy that I am having the chance to post some thoughts on Teen Tuesdays at Parkway Central before I transfer to Extensions and Children's Services. I have been… continue reading Teen Tuesdays-Great Memories
By written by Alex B. January 8, 2013 2
*** Update: For current information about this service, please contact the Science & Wellness Supervisor at paquetteb@freelibrary.org. *** Do you have an exciting new-fangled gadget that you… continue reading E-Gadget Helpdesk
By written by Administrator January 4, 2013 9
January 28, 2013, marks the 200 th publication anniversary of Pride and Prejudice . In honor of the special occasion, the Free Library is hosting Pride and Prejudice at 200 , a day-long… continue reading Pride and Prejudice at 200!
By written by Eileen O. January 4, 2013 15
During the holiday season (heck, on any gift-giving occasion) the present I most look forward to receiving is a book. Somehow, the “newness” of it lasts longer than whatever piece of… continue reading My Favorite Holiday Gift: Books!
By written by Alix G. January 3, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music at Parkway Central Library is the largest lending library of orchestral performance material in the world.… continue reading Coming Up on Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection
By written by Kile S. January 2, 2013
Singing with young children is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, and entertainment value aside, studies show it can have a very positive effect on your young child’s… continue reading Warm Up Those Vocal Chords - It’s Time to Sing!
By written by Megan W. December 29, 2012
Had Daniel Schumacher (1729-1787) been an ordinary man, we probably would never have heard of him. His bad habits of drinking, swearing, lying, and dancing, amongst others, were not… continue reading Rejoice My Heart for a New Year Begins
By written by Del-Louise M. December 22, 2012 8
Let's say there's a hot new bestseller tearing up the New York Times list. It's everywhere, in the libraries, the books stores, at fancy displays by the grocery… continue reading Why Can't I Find All the eBooks and Audiobooks I Want at the Free Library?
By written by Jamie W. December 21, 2012 5
Mirabel Horton didn’t want the latest gadget or expensive toy for her 4 th birthday. Instead, she wanted to give to others. A frequent customer at the Parkway Central Children’s… continue reading A Special Birthday
By written by Eileen O. December 21, 2012
We love year-end "Best of" lists here in Libraryland! There's so much good stuff published each year that we ache to share the books we love with everyone we can get our hands on.… continue reading Philbrick Hall's Favorites
By written by Dena December 20, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia offers a large number of downloadable audiobooks in our Overdrive , OneClick Digital , and Hoopla collections. Downloading audiobooks is simple,… continue reading Downloading Audiobooks from the Free Library
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 24
While Nook tablets like the Nook Color, Nook HD, or Nook HD+ are treated like an Android tablet (see instructions here ), downloading to a Nook Simple Touch or other dedicated e-reader (like the… continue reading Getting Library Ebooks for Your Nook Simple Touch or Similar E-Reader
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 14
Downloading library ebooks to a Kindle is a simple process and this post will get you started. Before going further though, please note that the Kindle Fire works like an Android tablet and… continue reading How to Add Library Ebooks to Your Kindle
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 26
Congratulations on your new e-reader, tablet, or mobile device! We hope you enjoy borrowing digital items from the Free Library of Philadelphia. Here's a quick guide to get you on your… continue reading An Introduction to Ebooks at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 1
E-readers and tablets are among this year's hottest holiday gifts and of course, borrowing Free Library ebooks and audiobooks for your new e-reader or tablet is the hottest activity for… continue reading Free Library Ebook Guide
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 67
Can anyone tell which books Malia and Sasha Obama bought recently? Tell us your best guesses in the comments section. (Look at a larger version of this picture.) Malia will turn 15 in… continue reading What do Malia and Sasha read?
By written by Peter L. December 19, 2012 2