When you start seeing advertisements for back to school, you know at least a few things are imminent: crisp cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and job fairs are coming to the Free Library! Back for the eleventh year, we are excited to announce our upcoming series of job fairs , made possible by the support of the Citizens Bank Foundation. Are… continue reading How to Prepare for a Job Fair
By written by Gillian R. August 14, 2018
by Kate M. This may sound familiar: you’re going to Italy in two weeks. Or Greece. Or Vietnam. You’ve been planning this trip for months, but it just never seemed like the right time to sit down and learn how to say, "Excuse me, is there a Wi-Fi password?" or "I’m sorry, but I believe my napkin may be under your… continue reading Learn a New Language with Mango Languages & Duolingo!
By written by Administrator August 8, 2018 3
We're now into round 4 of our Summer Madness blockbuster reads online bracket game! The Final Four battle is ON! Here's some stats on each title to see how they match up against each other... The Devil Wears Prada Genre: Humor, Chick Lit Author: Lauren Weisberger Published: October 6, 2003 Pages: 360 # of Books Sold: Over 4… continue reading The Final Four Book Battle Is ON a.k.a. Round 4 of Summer Madness!
By written by Administrator August 3, 2018
Want to explore the outdoors? Start inside—here at the Free Library! Now through September 15, the Free Library of Philadelphia, with an exciting new exhibition and programs, is your pathway to adventure and a keener understanding of the world around you. Naturally, I’m super-excited about all of this nature-y Free Library fun! When… continue reading A Field Guide to Exciting Programs and Special Exhibitions at the Free Library!
By written by Kalela W. August 2, 2018 2
We're into round 3 of our Summer Madness blockbuster reads online bracket game! With only two weeks left, the Great Eight has arrived with devils and dolls, fly girls and tigers, hitchikers and immigrants, romantic rendezvouses both new and old—all ready to book battle! Let's break down the matchups even further with some quick… continue reading The Great Eight Takes Shape a.k.a. Round 3 of Summer Madness is Under Way!
By written by Administrator July 27, 2018
The summer is heating up, and as we all try our best to deal with the rising temperatures, don’t forget that the Free Library of Philadelphia is a great place to cool off! From books and magazines to free wireless internet and so much more, your neighborhood library is a welcome respite this time of year! (Don’t forget, our summer… continue reading Celebrate Those Dog Days of Summer with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. July 27, 2018 2
We've gone a bit crazy from the heat over here at the Free Library. You might even say, we've got... SUMMER MADNESS ! This online bracket-style tournament matches blockbuster, best-selling books from a variety of genres in one-on-one games, until much like The Highlander , there can be only one... winner, that is! And from taking a look… continue reading We're Turning Up the Heat with... Summer Madness!
By written by Administrator July 20, 2018
Are you ready for the new school year? Do you have a child entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade in the Fall? Get a back-to-school boost with Camp Play and Learn! At Camp Play and Learn, children will stretch their minds and imaginations as they explore this year’s theme of underwater ecosystems. On these last hot days of summer, campers… continue reading Camp Play and Learn
By written by Elizabeth K. July 12, 2018
Can you BEE-lieve it? The Richmond Library is now the proud owner of an observatory honey bee hive ! It’s true that the Free Library is home to many unique and wonderful programs and initiatives – many of which you’d probably not expect to find within the walls of your neighborhood library – but perhaps none is more… continue reading The Buzz at Richmond Library
By written by Amy T. July 11, 2018 3
Saturday, July 7, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825–1899). The Gypsy Baron, Overture 1885) Richard Strauss (1864–1949). Horn Concerto No. 1 (1883) Edward MacDowell (1860–1908). Piano Concerto No. 2 (1885) A few days after Independence Day, we continue looking at the American composer on Discoveries… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: MacDowell, Strausses, and 1885
By written by Fleisher Collection July 6, 2018
As the heat wave continues, these Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Wednesday, July 4. All other locations are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal library hours resume on Thursday, July 5. Stay cool, Philadelphia! Lucien Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd Street - 12:00 -… continue reading Select Free Library Locations Open on Independence Day as Cooling Centers!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018 3
The 2018 One Book, One Philadelphia selection was Jacqueline Woodson’s award winning novel, Another Brooklyn . After an exciting season of discussions and programs about her novel, the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Jazz Project have commissioned drummer and… continue reading Get Ready for a Live Summer Jazz Soundtrack of Jacqueline Woodson's Another Brooklyn!
By written by Perry G. July 3, 2018
What’s on your resume is just as important as what’s not on it. Last month we learned how to revamp a tired resume . Now it’s time to determine what should be left off! Here are the top ten things you should never include on your resume: 10. Hobbies and interests Don’t include items that are irrelevant the job… continue reading Refresh Your Resume Part 2: Top 10 Things to Leave Off Your Resume
By written by Gillian R. June 26, 2018 6
In our ongoing series of historical posts about Philadelphia neighborhoods, today we bring you our neighbors to the northwest, Germantown... Germantown was the first permanent German settlement in America. Thirteen families from the town of Crefeld in the lower Rhine Valley arrived on October 6, 1683 and were greeted by William Penn… continue reading A History Minute: 11 Things You Should Know About Germantown
By written by Administrator June 5, 2018 6
In 1970, bisexual activist Brenda Howard organized the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March, marking the one-year anniversary of New York City’s Stonewall Uprising . The Uprising referred to a six-day clash between young gay, lesbian, and transgender New Yorkers and the New York Police Department, following NYPD’s raid of… continue reading The History of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ Advocacy of Barbara Gittings
By written by Sara P. June 1, 2018 1
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a national month that uses storytelling to highlight immigrant communities. This year, the Free Library of Philadelphia is partnering with the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to feature a month of programming and events centered on standing together with Philly’s immigrants and how our stories… continue reading Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month!
By written by Nate E. June 1, 2018
The Print and Picture Collection recently added a group of photos to the Historical Images of Philadelphia Digital Collection featuring intrepid reporter Vivian Shirley climbing three Philadelphia landmarks between 1929 and 1930: the Drake Hotel , Tacony-Palmyra Bridge , and Federal Reserve Bank . The photos live in a folder labeled… continue reading Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Reporter Vivian Shirley Climbs Philadelphia Landmarks!
By written by Laura S. May 31, 2018 2
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Charles Cadman (1881–1946). Dark Dancers of the Mardi Gras (1933) Carl Busch (1864–1943). Minnehaha’s Vision (1914) Cadman . Thunderbird Suite (1918) Gena Branscombe (1881–1977), arr. William Happich (1884–1959). A Memory (1922) Cecil Burleigh… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: American Romantics and Other Cultures
By written by Fleisher Collection May 30, 2018
The Workplace , a service of the Business Resource & Innovation Center , is excited to announce our latest FREE resource: monthly resume review ! Our newest staff member, Janet, has 20 years of management experience with a background in education and public service, as well as being responsible for interviewing and hiring employees. Janet… continue reading Refresh Your Resume This Spring!
By written by Gillian R. May 30, 2018
The weather is getting warmer, school is coming to a close soon, and the Summer of Wonder at the Free Library is almost here! Enjoy free activities and programming all summer long that support reading, learning, exploration, and fun. This program is designed for children and teens from birth to 12th grade, as well as adults, and there are… continue reading Summer of Wonder: Explore! Discover! Read!
By written by Ann P. May 29, 2018 1
