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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
Colum McCann will read with John Banville tomorrow night (March 13) at the Central Library at 7:00 p.m. for FREE. His most recent work, Dancer , is a fictional biography that has received much… continue reading Take Five with....Colum McCann
By written by Administrator March 12, 2007
John Banville will read tomorrow night (March 13) with Colum McCann at the Central Library at 7:00 p.m. for FREE. His Christine Falls has been called "a triumph, of classical crime fiction,… continue reading Take Five with...John Banville
By written by Administrator March 12, 2007
Read about the mobile camel library that serves the nomadic Somali communities in Kenya. continue reading A Library Caravan
By written by Emily March 9, 2007
Marianne Moore, born in 1887, attended Bryn Mawr College, receiving her B.A. in 1909. In 1915, her poems began to appear alongside those of Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, and Hilda Doolittle… continue reading Poet of the Week--Marianne Moore
By written by Administrator March 8, 2007
The New York Times finally comes to the conclusion that all of us already have-- LibraryThing rules! continue reading LibraryThing Covered in the Times
By written by Administrator March 7, 2007
There's a huge amount of digital information produced every year, but do we have enough space to hold it all? continue reading Geek Neuroses
By written by Emily March 6, 2007
Krista Tippett, journalist and former diplomat, will speak for FREE at the Central Library tomorrow night (March 6) at 7:00 p.m. and discuss her work on Speaking of Faith, a weekly public radio… continue reading Take Five with....Krista Tippett
By written by Administrator March 5, 2007
On Monday, March 5, Philadelphia's favorite crime novelist, Lista Scottoline, will discuss her latest book, Daddy’s Girl at the Central Library at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Scottoline took a moment… continue reading Take Five with....Lisa Scottoline
By written by Administrator March 2, 2007
Now we really feel old. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of one mischevious feline and a rainy day. Check out this website to find different ways to… continue reading The Cat in the Hat Turns 50!
By written by Emily March 2, 2007
Nikki Giovanni (who will be reading at the Central Library this evening at 8:00 p.m.) is a poet known for her fearless exploration of race, womanhood, family, violence, and God. She attended Fisk… continue reading Poet of the Week--Nikki Giovanni
By written by Administrator March 1, 2007
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, Arthur Schlesinger , passed away last night. Read the coverage: New York Times CNN Washington Post BBC Wall Street Journal USA Today continue reading Remembering Arthur Schlesinger
By written by Emily March 1, 2007
Another mysterious library caper ..... continue reading Theft at the UCLA Library
By written by Emily March 1, 2007
Katherine Paterson's classic novel, Bridge to Terabithia , has been released as a major motion picture. continue reading Books to Movies
By written by Emily February 28, 2007