It’s Welcoming Week ! Every year, from September 13–22, organizations around the country come together to connect and reaffirm their dedication to inclusivity with neighbors of all… continue reading Welcoming Week Resources for New Americans

By written by Meredith M.    September 17, 2024   

• Languages
• New Americans
• Library Resources
• Languages and Learning
• Immigrant Heritage

Our fall line up for Sundays on Stage is here, and it’s packed with old favorites and new acts. This season we will again host live, free performances on Saturdays in the Montgomery… continue reading Saturdays on Stage: Dance, Sing, and Get Inspired This Fall!

By written by Kayla H.    September 16, 2024   

• Childrens Programs
• Family Programs
• Music
• Sundays on Stage
• Dance

The Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its first meeting of FY25 on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda. To access the meeting:… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 20 at 8:00 a.m.

By written by Administrator    September 16, 2024   

• Board of Trustees

Since  Parkway Central Library  opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Central Children's

By written by Naomi S.    September 16, 2024   

• Childrens Programs
• Parkway Central
• Childrens Books
• Departments
• Storytime

The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Zoo are two of the City of Brotherly Love’s oldest and most respected institutions, so it’s only fitting that they are teaming up… continue reading Join Charles Durham Library for Animal Tales from the Philadelphia Zoo!

By written by Anthony T.    September 16, 2024   

• Childrens Programs
• Family Programs
• Storytime
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Nature

School has started and the cooler weather is on its way! We are pleased to share that libraries across the City will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28 . The following… continue reading Six-Day Service Starts Soon at Select Free Library Branches

By written by Administrator    September 13, 2024    2

• Community
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Free Library Announcements

"Welcoming Week honors the contributions of immigrants and recognizes that our communities are stronger — and more prosperous — when we are welcoming." - Alain… continue reading Celebrate Welcoming Week 2024 with the Free Library

By written by Betsy M.    September 12, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• New Americans
• Library Resources
• Languages and Learning
• Immigrant Heritage

After a milestone 30th anniversary season, we are thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 Author Events series will kick off on September 11, brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia… continue reading Announcing the 2024–2025 Author Series

By written by Free Library Foundation    September 11, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Author Events

The vibrant spirit of our community has been artfully captured as the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation proudly unveils new tote bags, designed with care and creativity by one of the… continue reading From an Intern’s Design to Your Shoulder: New Tote Bags With a Purpose!

By written by Sophia A.    September 9, 2024    2

• Support
• Back To School
• Nonprofit
• Works Progress Administration
• Interview

In 2023, KABOOM! , the nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, brought playful learning and literacy organizations together to co-create a Story Trail — an interactive… continue reading McPherson Square Welcomes the Story Trail Project

By written by Tuesday C.    September 6, 2024   

• Childrens Programs
• Literacy
• Community
• Neighborhood Libraries

Math is all around us, and it’s never too early to introduce your little ones to basic math concepts. Babies and toddlers are naturally curious and can grasp foundational math ideas through… continue reading Introducing Early Math Concepts to Your Baby or Toddler

By written by Kimberly G.    September 5, 2024   

• Early Literacy
• Read Baby Read

September is Civic Awareness Month — a time to engage with our community, learn more about our civic responsibilities, and participate in initiatives that make a difference. In… continue reading Power Up! for Civic Awareness with the Free Library

By written by Brianna V.    September 3, 2024    2

• Events at the Library
• Community Events
• Social Justice
• Politics
• Voting and Elections

The mission of The Free Library of Philadelphia is to "advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity." The mission of The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is to… continue reading Accessing the Free Library: It All Starts with a Library Card!

By written by Free Library Foundation    September 3, 2024    4

• Support
• Library Card
• Nonprofit
• Library Resources

Since  Parkway Central Library  opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Science and Wellness

By written by Erin A.    September 3, 2024    1

• Parkway Central
• Departments
• Crafts and Hobbies
• Health
• Science and Wellness

As summer begins to wind down and another autumn is on the horizon, your friends at the Free Library have some new titles to share with you! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) You’ve Got This!… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in September

By written by Rachel F.    August 28, 2024   

• Recommendations
• Catalog
• Monthly New Titles
• New Titles

Being a librarian means connecting communities with the information they seek and need, and those needs are always changing. That’s why the Free Library of Philadelphia ensures librarians… continue reading New Library Science Books in the Free Library's Catalog

By written by Betsy M.    August 27, 2024   

• Careers
• Recommendations
• Catalog
• Adult Learning
• Languages and Learning

The Literature Department ’s Monday Poets series is one of the longest-running programs for adults at the Free Library. Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday… continue reading Monday Poets Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season with Sankofa

By written by Andrea L.    August 22, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Poetry
• Community
• Neighborhood Libraries

Photography means "to draw with light." It is derived from the Greek words  photos , meaning "light," and graphos , meaning "drawing." We… continue reading Celebrating World Photography Day

By written by Karen K.    August 21, 2024    1

• Art
• Events at the Library
• Print and Picture Collection
• Photography
• Special Collections

Love memoirs? Love celebrity gossip? This new book club is for you! Join us at Fumo Family Library ! Every fourth Tuesday of the month we will discuss a different memoir authored by a… continue reading Join the Celebrity Memoir Book Club at Fumo Family Library!

By written by Link R.    August 20, 2024   

• Pop Culture
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Nonfiction
• Book Clubs

Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and… continue reading Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time

By written by Grace D.    August 19, 2024    2

• Exhibitions
• Parkway Central
• Special Collections
• Literature
• Black Authors