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The National Film Registry Board under the Library of Congress selected 25 films they deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" for the 2010 year. I was happy to… continue reading Films Inducted into the 2010 National Film Registry
By written by Camille T. December 28, 2010 3
If you're anything like me, you've read a ton of series books. And then you come to the end, or you've read all the available books and are waiting for the author to write more. So you move on to… continue reading Great Website for Series Readers
By written by Dena December 23, 2010 5
The library continues to expand its collection of ebook titles. We now have close to 4,000 books available for you to download to your new ereader. Compatible ebook reading devices are listed… continue reading So you might get an ereader for Christmas? (or you are hoping to?)
By written by Jen W. December 21, 2010 3
Just in time for the holidays, you can now download ebooks to your iPhone, iPod Touch and Android device ! It only appears to work with EPUB formatted ebooks, not PDFs, at this… continue reading iPhone and Android devices can read ebooks!
By written by Jen W. December 20, 2010 7
In 1972, the Philadelphia Recreation Department was invited by the Pennsylvania Ballet to participate in a Nutcracker doll contest, in which people would imagine and create their own doll based on… continue reading Parkway Central Children's Department Hosts Handmade Nutcracker Display
By written by Michelle S. December 17, 2010 3
Shopping just got easier! Give the Gift of Reading, and share the joy of reading! As Cicero said, “A home without books is a body without soul.” The Materials Management… continue reading Give the Gift of Reading!
By written by Michelle S. December 15, 2010
We are very happy to announce that a new exhibit featuring the work of children's book author and illustrator Tomi Ungerer has just been installed on the ground floor of the Parkway Central… continue reading New Tomi Ungerer Exhibit
By written by Adrienne P. December 14, 2010
Today, at the Lillian Marrero Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter named Dr. Judith Renyi as the new Executive Director of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy (MCOL), which… continue reading Mayor Announces New Executive Director of Mayor's Commission on Literacy
By written by Michelle S. December 13, 2010 2
If you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know that we archivists are in a holiday mood. The authors whose papers we're processing also had a soft spot for Christmas. They made… continue reading Christmas in the Archives
By written by Adrienne P. December 9, 2010
Growing up, I always placed myself on the Rolling Stones side of the Stones v. Beatles debate. My mom is a big Stones fan, and I grew up listening to their music quite a bit. Not that I wasn't… continue reading In Praise of The Beatles
By written by Michelle S. December 8, 2010 1
Oprah recently chose two books by Charles Dickens-- A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations --as her next book club selections. I've enjoyed Dickens since I was a child, beginning with A… continue reading Charles Dickens and the Free Library
By written by Michelle S. December 7, 2010 2
The Free Library is proud to offer “Let’s Speak English” conversation groups at several of our 54 locations throughout the city. These weekly conversation hours will allow adult… continue reading New “Let’s Speak English” Conversation Groups for International Adults
By written by Michelle S. December 3, 2010 12
Yesterday, the New York Times released their picks for the 10 Best Books of 2010 . I haven't read all of the books on their list, but I was heartened to see that Emma Donoghue's Room made it. Room… continue reading The New York Times Announces Their Picks for the 10 Best Books of 2010
By written by Michelle S. December 2, 2010 3
The holiday shopping season is in full swing in Philadelphia. As you think about the children in your life, remember books can be really fun gifts, too. Below are some recommendations of books… continue reading Give the Gift of Books
By written by Sarah S. December 1, 2010 6
The 4th Annual Book Paper Scissors Artists’ Book Fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4th from 10-4 at the Parkway Central Library. It's free and open to the public. This festive event… continue reading Book Paper Scissors Artists' Book Fair
By written by Karen L. November 29, 2010 4
Not many people know about the Free Library's wonderful collection of Tomi Ungerer papers , currently being processed in the Children's Literature Reseach Collection. But since his… continue reading Happy Birthday, Tomi Ungerer!
By written by Adrienne P. November 26, 2010 4
Two kinds of resources can help you to quickly learn the trends, developments, and characteristics of a profession, trade, or industry. The last entry discussed databases with… continue reading The FastTrack to Professional, Industry, and Trade Knowledge, Part II
By written by Paul S. November 24, 2010
Two kinds of resources can help you to quickly learn the trends, developments and characteristics of a profession, trade or industry. They are magazines and newspapers devoted to specific… continue reading The FastTrack to Professional, Industry, and Trade Knowledge, Part I
By written by Paul S. November 24, 2010
While iPad and iPhone users are waiting patiently for OverDrive to release the new iPad/iPhone apps, we have discovered a workaround for getting OverDrive ebooks onto an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.… continue reading Ebooks on your iPad!
By written by Jen W. November 23, 2010 10
Thanksgiving is once again upon us! But before you succumb to pre-shopping anxiety and turkey-induced food coma, don’t forget about sharing the spirit of the season with the little ones.… continue reading Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your Preschooler
By written by Sarah S. November 22, 2010 4