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With more visitors than ever, the Free Library Festival was a hit last weekend! Broadway and television actress Kristin Chenoweth drew a huge crowd, and she even gave fans a special treat when she… continue reading Free Library Festival Was a Huge Success!
By written by Shannon G April 21, 2009 6
Don't forget, this weekend marks the third annual Free Library Festival! We have something for everyone, with readings, performances, a literary street fair, and tasty treats! Look for our guide… continue reading This Weekend: Free Library Festival!
By written by Shannon G April 17, 2009 3
April is National Poetry Month, so stop by the Independence Foundation Poetry Corner (Room 108 of the Parkway Central Library) during the Free Library Festival this weekend and listen to readings… continue reading Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Free Library Festival!
By written by Shannon G April 13, 2009 10
In just a week and a half, the third annual Free Library Festival will be taking over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Parkway Central Library for a burst of books, music, and inspiration for… continue reading A burst of books, music, and inspiration for everyone!
By written by Administrator April 8, 2009 9
The Free Library of Philadelphia received the set of 50 translated books of modern Japanese fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels thanks to a grant from Toyota Motor Corporation to the… continue reading Japanese Book Grant Recipient
By written by Music Department March 13, 2009 8
Got any plans tomorrow night? Well now you do—it’s your last chance to participate in the 2009 One Film program! This year, One Film featured Julian Schnabel’s Basquiat , and… continue reading One Film Winds Down
By written by Shannon G March 10, 2009 5
Attention all spirited spellers! The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to host the Philadelphia Tribune /Scripps Howard Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 14. Open to Philadelphia public,… continue reading Parkway Central to Host Spelling B-e-e
By written by Shannon G February 26, 2009 2
Now entering its sixth week, One Book, One Philadelphia continues to offer engaging events for the whole community. Whether you’re drawn to The Soloist 's themes of homelessness or classical… continue reading One Book Event Highlights
By written by Shannon G February 24, 2009 3
Calling all movie lovers! A special opening night screening at Moore College of Art and Design tonight at 7:00 p.m. marks the official start of the second annual One Film program. Through March… continue reading One Film Kicks Off!
By written by Shannon G February 18, 2009 26
Can you believe we’re almost a month into the One Book, One Philadelphia program ? In the past several weeks, library locations and community organizations have hosted a variety of… continue reading A One Book, One Philadelphia State of Mind
By written by Shannon G February 12, 2009 3
Booklovers across the world mourned the death of contemporary American writer John Updike on Tuesday, January 27. The author, who counted the award-winning Rabbit series among his bestsellers,… continue reading Acclaimed Author John Updike Dies at Age 76
By written by Shannon G January 28, 2009 7
Now that the seventh season of One Book, One Philadelphia is underway, I want to hear from you! Were you one of the 700+ people who attended the kick-off at Parkway Central for the kick off on… continue reading One Book Author Lopez Visits Local Branch
By written by Shannon G January 28, 2009 1
As the United States is celebrating on this historic inauguration day, take some time to read about the lives of our new President and Vice President. Free Library librarians have put… continue reading Inauguration - past and present
By written by Jen W. January 20, 2009 12
Do you have any plans to celebrate the historic inauguration next week? Parkway Central will have a television set up in the Main Lobby, so feel free to stop by on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of… continue reading From the Archives: Barack Obama's Visit to Parkway Library
By written by Shannon G January 16, 2009 13
Looking for an antidote to the post-holiday blues, chilly temps, and lack of sun in the coming months? Well grab your copy of The Soloist (you can borrow it from any branch of the Free Library)… continue reading Get Ready, Get Set, Get Reading!
By written by Shannon G January 13, 2009 91
Whether it's classic poems and literature, ties to Philadelphia, spooky undertones, or a great performance that interests you, the Free Library of Philadelphia's celebration of Edgar Allan… continue reading Happy Birthday to You, Dear Edgar
By written by Administrator December 29, 2008 13
This is that time of the year when we start to see a multitude of "Best of...." lists. One of my favorites is always The New York Times "Notable Books of..." for… continue reading 100 Notable Books of 2008
By written by Anne L. December 4, 2008 23
As we mentioned last month , the Free Library was proud to host two National Book Award nominees during the fall author events series. Marilynne Robinson’s Home was nominated under the… continue reading National Book Award Winners Named
By written by Shannon G November 25, 2008 4
Some of the country’s hottest graphic artists recently visited Parkway Central and enthralled more than 400 fans during the Graphic Novels Panel. Featuring Art Spiegelman, Chip Kidd, Jessica… continue reading Graphic Novels Panel Roundup
By written by Shannon G November 21, 2008 1
Looking to write your breakout success as a novelist but lacking the motivation to put pen to paper? National Novel Writing Month comes to the rescue with a simple yet seemingly daunting task:… continue reading National Novel Writing Month Under Way!
By written by Shannon G November 13, 2008