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By written by Emily September 28, 2006
Last night’s Talk About It!, Caught in the Crossfire: Kids and Violence in Philadelphia , was an electrifying event. Turnout was spectacular, with overflow crowds taking seats in the Main… continue reading Talk About It! Nonviolence Summit an Inspiring Evening
By written by Emily September 28, 2006
Nora Ephron discussed her new book, I Feel Bad About My Neck , at the Free Library on Thursday, September 21, at 8:00 p.m. She took a few moments to chat with the Free Library Blog. 1. What role… continue reading Take Five with... Nora Ephron
By written by Administrator September 27, 2006
While other metropolitan cities have seen a decrease in rates of violence over the past several years, Philadelphia's have risen astronomically. Since January 1, 2006, the city has seen 290… continue reading Talk About It! Tonight Discusses Youth Violence
By written by Emily September 27, 2006
Why a blog? It’s our aim to make this site as interactive as possible, and a blog seems like the best way to do it. Come here daily to get the scoop on the many events, materials, and… continue reading Welcome to the Free Library Blog!
By written by Emily September 27, 2006 3
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