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 Hill Branches. Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture with Carlos Eire Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Falls of Schuylkill Branch Tea with Carlos Eire… 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 critical acclaim. Mr. McCann took a few moments to speak with the Free Library Blog and answer our most pressing questions. 1. What role have libraries… 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, finely, carefully made, not a single false move or wrong word.” Mr. Banville took a few moments to chat with the Free Library Blog and answer… 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 (H.D.) in the English magazine, Egoist . Moore's first book was published without her knowledge by H.D. in 1921. By that time, Moore was living… 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 discussion that covers religion, ethics, and ideas. She has written and reported for the New York Times, Newsweek, and the BBC. In her new book, Tippett… 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 to chat with the Free Library Blog and answered some of our most pressing questions: 1. What role have libraries played in your life?… 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 celebrate. 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 University and was suspended from the school before the completion of her first year for refusing to adhere to the university's rules. She was… 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. Ms. Giovanni took a moment to chat with the Free Library Blog and answered some of our most pressing questions: 1. What role have libraries played in… 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 carrier for the United States Postal Service. After leaving his position, Bukowski completed his first novel, Post Office . He is a favorite among artists… 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 general admission or $6 for students. Ms. Smiley took a moment to chat with the Free Library Blog and answered some of our most pressing questions:… 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 published on this site. Ever. If you do not heed this warning, you will be devoured by dragons. continue reading Dear Spammers
By written by Emily February 20, 2007
