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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… 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… continue reading Celebrate Those Dog Days of Summer with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. July 27, 2018 2
The Map Collection , a Special Collection at the Parkway Central Library , houses numerous resources for all types of research. The Map Collection has pictorial maps to inspire… continue reading Navigate Your Research with Resources from the Map Collection
By written by Megan M. July 26, 2018
The 2018 Will Eisner Comic Book Industry Awards took place on July 20 in San Diego at the yearly Comic-Con. The awards, now in their 30th year, honor creative achievement in comic books from… continue reading This Year's Eisner Award-Winning Comic Book Titles and Creators Are...
By written by Peter SM July 25, 2018
In our ongoing series of blog posts highlighting our awesome staff throughout the Free Library of Philadelphia, today we take some time to speak with Omelio Alexander - Digital Resource… continue reading Meet Your Library Staff: Omelio Alexander - Digital Resource Specialist
By written by Administrator July 23, 2018
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… continue reading We're Turning Up the Heat with... Summer Madness!
By written by Administrator July 20, 2018
Let’s set the stage: It’s the mid-1920s. Paris, maybe. There’s some highbrow literary chit chat, a bit of the usual expat gossip, and plenty (and I mean plenty) of champagne. And… continue reading The Literary Birthday Party That Wasn’t
By written by Alix G. July 20, 2018 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is continuing our efforts to make the Summer of Wonder program as available and accessible as possible. In addition to offering Summer of Wonder in all 54 library… continue reading Taking Summer of Wonder Out of the Library
By written by Elizabeth K. July 19, 2018 1
Unless you've turned off all avenues of media and have been hiding under a proverbial rock (and really, no judgement here!), you may have noticed Russia has been in the news a bit recently...… continue reading Conspiracy? Intrigue? Collusion? Read Some Russian History and Fantasy!
By written by Rachel F. July 18, 2018 3
In these days of big bucks baseball, with the top players making over $30 million a year and the top clubs valued in the billions, it’s hard to imagine a time when America’s Pastime… continue reading A History Minute | The Fortunes of Philadelphia - Let's Play Ball!
By written by Sally F. July 17, 2018 1
Board books are an all-time favorite—ideal for babies and toddlers, just right for little hands (and mouths)—the perfect treat to share with little ones. Here are three brand new board… continue reading New Board Books Round-Up (and Booklist!)
By written by Monica C. July 16, 2018 2
Today, July 13, is the second of two Friday the 13ths occurring in 2018. The first one arrived exactly 13 weeks earlier on April 13! I penned a post full of screamingly scary streaming selections… continue reading 13 MORE Screamingly Scary Movies to Stream This Friday the 13th!
By written by Peter SM July 13, 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… 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… continue reading The Buzz at Richmond Library
By written by Amy T. July 11, 2018 3
Have you ever read a book and thought that the universe the author created felt real? Or really wished that it was? I’m looking at you, Hogwarts… Well, what if I told you that… continue reading In-Universe Folk and Fairy Tales
By written by Rachel F. July 10, 2018 1
Pressure to conform can be difficult to resist. It is hard to defy expectations, to be true to oneself, when one is facing peer pressure. It takes courage (and sometimes a friend) to find comfort… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | How to Be a Lion
By written by Monica C. July 9, 2018
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… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: MacDowell, Strausses, and 1885
By written by Fleisher Collection July 6, 2018
I’m a transplant from The West—the Great Plains to be more specific: A vast under-watered area covering parts of 10 states. Picture a lonely landscape of farms, ranches, and open skies… continue reading QUEST : Our City, Our Times, and a Family Bound by Love
By written by David N. July 6, 2018
“We are the leaders we have been waiting for.” Grace Lee Boggs, Philosopher and Activist The Free Library of Philadelphia is full of leaders, and so are the neighborhoods in… continue reading The Leaders We Have Been Waiting For
By written by Community-Centered Libraries July 6, 2018
by Timmy Lawrence and Geneva Williams, members of the Youth Planning Committee for the 2018 Social Justice Symposium for Teens. Today, more than ever, social issues have reached a pivotal point in… continue reading Teens Explore Social Justice at the Free Library
By written by Administrator July 5, 2018