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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
On Thursday, March 1, poet Nikki Giovanni will discuss her latest book, Acolytes , at the Central Library at 8:00 p.m. If you want to go, it will cost $12 for general admission or $6 for students.… continue reading Take Five with....Nikki Giovanni
By written by Administrator February 27, 2007
Stellargirl gave the Free Library a shout-out on her blog! continue reading Lotta Library Love
By written by Administrator February 26, 2007
Henry Charles Bukowski was a prolific writer, completing thousands of poems, hundreds of short stories, and six novels during his lifetime. In the Fifties and Sixties, he worked as a letter… continue reading Poet of the Week--Charles Bukowski
By written by Administrator February 22, 2007
The Philadelphia Weekly gave the Free Library some love this week (scroll down to read it ). continue reading Poetry Event
By written by Administrator February 21, 2007
On Thursday, February 22nd, Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley will discuss her latest novel, Ten Days in the Hills , at the Central Library at 8:00 p.m. If you want to go, it will cost $12 for… continue reading Take Five with....Jane Smiley
By written by Administrator February 20, 2007
We here at the Free Library Blog love when you leave comments. However, we do not love spammers. Don't bother sending us messages that contain nothing but junk mail and ads--they will not be… continue reading Dear Spammers
By written by Emily February 20, 2007
Jean Valentine won the Yale Younger Poets Award in 1965 for her first book, Dream Barker . Door in the Mountain: New and Collected Poems 1965-2003 won the 2004 National Book Award for… continue reading Poet of the Week--Jean Valentine
By written by Administrator February 15, 2007
The Free Library just launched it's first MySpace page! Check us out! continue reading We're On MySpace!
By written by Emily February 14, 2007 3
Below is an excerpt of an interview between the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Andy Kahan and Walter Mosley where Mosley discusses the critical response to his latest book- Killing Johnny… continue reading Excerpt from Walter Mosley Interview
By written by Emily February 14, 2007