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On Tuesday , April 17 at 8:00 p.m. , Walter Isaacson will be here at the Central Library's Montgomery Auditorium to discuss his latest book, Einstein: His Life and Universe, which was just… continue reading Walter Isaacson Gets Some Love in the New York Times
By written by Emily April 9, 2007
Yesterday the New York Times reported that Iowa’s Spencer Public Library Director, Vicki Myron, will co-author a book about its most famous “employee,” Dewey Readmore Books.… continue reading The Million-Dollar Library Cat
By written by Communications Office April 5, 2007 2
It's hard to imagine that we weren't aware of BookMooch before today, but then again, the internet is a wild and wacky place and sometimes a gem falls through the cracks. If you're a bibliophile,… continue reading What Will They Think of Next?
By written by Emily April 3, 2007
You may have noticed that we here at the Free Library Blog have a thing for poetry. In short, we're all about it. And for us, the fact that April is National Poetry Month sort of makes up for… continue reading National Poetry Month
By written by Administrator April 2, 2007
Peter Meinke is a contemporary author who has penned fourteen books of poems and short stories, and received two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, the Flannery O'Connor… continue reading Poet of the Week--Peter Meinke
By written by Administrator March 30, 2007
Do you like to put books on hold to pick up at your local branch? We'd like to remind you that the Free Library can notify you by email when your books arrive. However, you must provide the… continue reading Notification of Holds
By written by Emily March 30, 2007 1
Guess who is coming to the Free Library's first annual Philadelphia Book Festival ? That's right--the godmother of punk herself--Patti Smith! continue reading Patti Smith and the FLP
By written by Emily March 29, 2007
On March 31, the Central Library will host its annual exhibition, lecture, and fundraiser for the Print and Picture Collection (named to honor its distinguished Curator Emeritus, Robert Looney),… continue reading The 8th Robert F. Looney Memorial Event and Exhibition
By written by Emily March 26, 2007 1
This week, in celebration of Improv Week, the Free Library will hold two evenings of comedic improvisation (tonight at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 28th, at 7:00 p.m.) with Philadelphia's… continue reading Improv on the Parkway
By written by Emily March 26, 2007
Strange bedfellows, it's true. However, the Brooklyn Public Library and Netflix, Inc. might just make it work. continue reading Netflix and Libraries???
By written by Emily March 23, 2007
Paul Celan (born Paul Antesche) was born in Romania in 1920. He was raised in a Jewish family speaking Romanian, French, and Russian. When World War II began, his family was deported to the Nazi… continue reading Poet of the Week--Paul Celan
By written by Administrator March 22, 2007
Jonathan Lethem will read at the Central Library tomorrow, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. for FREE. His latest work is called You Don’t Love Me Yet , a comic novel set in Los Angeles. He took… continue reading Take Five with....Jonathan Lethem
By written by Administrator March 21, 2007
This year, 50 Cent rolls out his new publishing venture . continue reading G-Unit Books
By written by Emily March 20, 2007
We know you spend all day reading the Free Library Blog archive and reveling in its brilliance, but we don't want anyone getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Click here for some nifty exercises that… continue reading Take a Break
By written by Emily March 20, 2007
The Somali-born member of the Dutch parliament, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, will read at the Central Library tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. Although the lecture is sold out, Ali is not popular in many political… continue reading Ayaan Hirsi Ali Visits Tomorrow Night
By written by Emily March 19, 2007
James Wright was born in 1927 in Ohio to a family mired in poverty. He joined the army after school and was stationed in Japan. After his service, he went to Kenyon College on the G.I. Bill, and… continue reading Poet of the Week--James Wright
By written by Administrator March 16, 2007
Elizabeth Alexander won this first annual prize of $50,000. continue reading Jackson Poetry Prize Announced
By written by Emily March 16, 2007
Publisher Scholastic Corp. is--the publishing group will release 12 MILLION COPIES of the first U.S. printing on July 21. Get ready.... continue reading Are You Ready for Potter Mania?
By written by Emily March 15, 2007
That's right. Tea, pastries, and internet are in the works over at Central. continue reading Internet Cafe Coming to Central!!!
By written by Emily March 14, 2007
Today, Carlos Eire, author of the 2007 One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection, Waiting for Snow in Havana , will enjoy lunch and tea with the patrons of the Falls of Schuylkill and Chestnut… continue reading Sup with Carlos Eire
By written by Emily March 13, 2007