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If the previous year’s statistics are any indication of what consumers spent money on during the holidays , there is a good chance that you or someone you know may be receiving some sort of… continue reading Have Yourself A Happy High-Tech Holiday!
By written by Peter SM December 18, 2012
The Free Library is proud to announce that our very own Children’s Librarian Mônica Carnesi and her picture book, Little Dog Lost, were chosen for Horn Book's list of the best… continue reading Litte Dog Lost Finds a Home with the Best Books of 2012!
By written by Eileen O. December 17, 2012
If you’re a fan of the Free Library’s Music Department on Facebook , you already know about the rousing pop-up performance Mimi Stillman gave us on Tuesday, November 13 th . As… continue reading Watch Mimi Stillman perform in the library!
By written by Perry G. December 14, 2012
Last week in my “ Best of” daze , I stumbled upon this article in the New York Times about the year’s most notable musical memoirs. I don’t particularly have a… continue reading Hey, Hey, It's a Wealth of Musical Memoirs (and more!)
By written by Alix G. December 13, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia has released the newest version of our mobile site ! The new mobile site (version 3.0) uses responsive web design and provides an optimal viewing experience on all… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia Mobile Site 3.0
By written by Peter SM December 11, 2012
By Edward G. Pettit The conviviality of the Dickensian world is nowhere more apparent than in Dickens’s Christmas books and stories. From Mr Pickwick celebrating at Dingley Dell to… continue reading A celebration of the Victorian conviviality of Charles Dickens
By written by Janine P. December 10, 2012
Young children can learn so much about their world through seasonal books and discussions. With the change of the season just around the corner, why not visit your local library and check… continue reading Wonderful Winter is Almost Here!
By written by Megan W. December 10, 2012 4
Racking your brain for the perfect holiday gifts? Well, rack no more because the Free Library Shop is here! Launched earlier this week, the Free Library Shop has a slew of great literary and… continue reading The Free Library Shop
By written by Eileen O. December 7, 2012
Can a great urban library such as the Free Library of Philadelphia "remember" a musician? With yesterday's passing of Dave Brubeck (B. Concord, CA, Dec 6 1920; d. Norwalk, CT,… continue reading Remembering Dave Brubeck
By written by Adam F. December 6, 2012
About a month ago I tagged along on my husband’s business trip to Chicago so that I could check out Ernest Hemingway’s home in Oak Park, Illinois. (More on that another… continue reading Reliving My Childhood Through Books
By written by Alix G. December 5, 2012
Picking up from where we left off last week: What does Open Data mean for patrons and customers of the Free Library and what are some of the potential benefits and possibilities? If ever there was… continue reading Benefits and Possibilities of Open Data and the Free Library
By written by Peter SM December 4, 2012
I love a good "Best of the Year" book list, whether it's finding my personal favorites on the lists of critics whom I respect or discovering great books that must have slid past my… continue reading Jumping on the 'Best of' Bandwagon
By written by Michelle S. December 3, 2012
Every year at this time, it seems like billions of “best of” lists start peppering blogs, newspapers, magazines, and morning news television shows. I gobble them up, despite the fact… continue reading The "Best of" Lists Are Here!
By written by Alix G. November 28, 2012
Book Paper Scissors December 8, 2012 10 am - 4 pm Parkway Central Library Book Paper Scissors is an artists' book fair, free and open to the public, accompanied by book and paper workshops.… continue reading Book Paper Scissors Artists' Book Fair
By written by Karen L. November 27, 2012 2
This is the first part in a multi-part series looking at tech news and issues relevant to the Free Library of Philadelphia’s customers and patrons. One of the more recent buzzwords gaining… continue reading The Open Data Initiative and GIS Technology
By written by Peter SM November 27, 2012
There's a new face in Philbrick Hall at Central this week - Michael R. has joined the team to be the After School Leader in the Teen Center. Michael graduated from Vassar College in… continue reading Introducing Michael - Central's New Teen Center After School Leader!
By written by Dena November 20, 2012
The Free Library was saddened to hear about the passing of Michael McGonigle, film lecturer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Michael was very generous with his time and talents and donated his… continue reading In Memoriam: Michael McGonigle
By written by Daniel S. November 19, 2012 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is moving on to the next phase of renovations at our Parkway Central location, which includes extensive work in the Rare Book Department. This work will include… continue reading Rare Book Department, Theatre Collection to be Closed in Preparation for Renovations
By written by Alix G. November 16, 2012
More than ever, we at the Free Library of Philadelphia are focused on making sure that you have a good experience whenever you visit us in person or online—from easily finding the resources… continue reading We Want To Hear From You: Take Our Customer Satisfaction Survey!
By written by Michelle S. October 31, 2012 11
Last year we introduced a fantastic new service called Tumblebooks, which offers digital talking picture books, read along chapter books, and interactive literacy activities for children. … continue reading Tumblebooks – Digital Talking Picture Books for Children – Now Available for iPad and Mobile Devices!
By written by Jamie W. October 31, 2012 1