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Theater plays a significant role in our society. Beyond entertaining us, it promotes education and literacy, and it promotes different perspectives on issues and historical events, as well as… continue reading Philadelphia and the African American Stage

By written by Dr. Guy Sims    February 10, 2025   

Everyone needs legal assistance at one time or another. Rest assured, the Free Library has Gale Legal Forms resources at the ready. State-Specific Gale Legal Forms is relevant to… continue reading Legal Forms Now Easily Accessible With Your Library Card

By written by Tyler S.    February 6, 2025   

The first week of February is Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the writers and artists who play an integral part in the… continue reading Celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week With Local Creators

By written by Anthony T.    February 4, 2025   

The exhibition Black Histories of Philadelphia  observes the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade… continue reading Black Histories of Philadelphia: An Exhibition from Special Collections

By written by Kelly D.    February 4, 2025   

There is lots to explore with these new titles coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia in February! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Space for Everyone by Seina Wedlick Zainab cherishes… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February

By written by Rachel F.    February 4, 2025   

Most CEOs read four to five books a month — join their ranks! Every Fourth Saturday of the month, the  Entrepreneur Book Club will discuss books focusing on starting,… continue reading Join the Entrepreneur Book Club

By written by Lonnie J.    February 3, 2025   

The commonalities connecting our African heritage, which is our Blackness, our resistance, and our resilience are well represented in writers from around the world. Within the history of… continue reading Celebrating Black Authors From Around the Globe

By written by Ashabi R.    February 3, 2025   

For centuries Black free labor was simply a guarantee. However, there was always an awareness that we were entitled to equity in the profits from the country we worked hard to create. 1850 ushered… continue reading Nothing Less Than What We’ve Earned: Black Voices in the Labor Movement

By written by Maya R.    January 30, 2025    1

As the Philadelphia Eagles advance in the playoffs (GO BIRDS!), football fans everywhere are looking for a copy of A.J. Brown's viral sideline read , Inner Excellence . While the Free… continue reading Inner Excellence: Read-Alikes for Championship-Level Inspiration

By written by Bridget G.    January 22, 2025   

For over 130 years, the Free Library has been serving the communities of Philadelphia. Because we believe that history is important and should be shared, we are working to make the Free Library of… continue reading History in the Free Library Archives

By written by Bill R.    January 21, 2025   

On Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. the Social Science and History Department will screen Abortion and Women's Rights 1970 , the first documentary made in the U.S. about the struggle… continue reading Abortion and Women's Rights 1970: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

By written by Ben R.    January 16, 2025   

On a recent winter day, Sheryl Oring found her childhood library cards and the memories came flooding back. For Oring, the local library was a refuge: a place for kids to feel safer and dream… continue reading Secretary to the People: Activating Democracy With Art

By written by Suzanna U.    January 15, 2025    2

With the internet at our fingertips, learning about the people who make our media has become much easier. Sometimes, we learn things we wish we could un-learn. The betrayal feels so personal. How… continue reading When Your Favorite Creator Does Something Terrible

By written by Yona Y.    January 14, 2025    1

January 19 marks the 215th birthday of poet and author Edgar Allan Poe . Poe lived in Philadelphia from 1838 to 1844, when he published his most famous poem, "The Raven." To… continue reading Mark Edgar Allan Poe's 215th Birthday with Live Theater at the Library

By written by Des J.    January 7, 2025   

It's the 13th annual list of my favorite books — the 2024 edition! This year I leaned quite heavily into my three favorite genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance. I also seemed to… continue reading Dena's Favorite Books of 2024

By written by Dena    December 31, 2024    1

Check out some new titles for the New Year! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) We Are Lion Dancers by Benson Shum Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January

By written by Rachel F.    December 30, 2024   

As we come to terms with the results of our Spotify Wrapped lists, the Free Library is again wrapping up our year with the most circulated items of 2024! While it may feel… continue reading The Top Titles Checked Out from the Free Library in 2024

By written by Bridget G.    December 30, 2024    1

What did we read in 2024?  From "Most 2024" to "Terrible Schools and Awesome Adventures," Parkway Central Children’s Department has all the extremely specific book… continue reading The Central Children's Department's Book Awards of 2024

By written by Administrator    December 19, 2024   

We are pleased to reintroduce NoveList Plus , a longtime favorite electronic resource among book lovers. NoveList Plus is a database designed to help readers (or listeners) find their next books… continue reading Find Your Next Great Book with NoveList Plus!

By written by Tyler S.    December 18, 2024    3

A Kwanzaa Keepsake by Dr. Jessica B. Harris, author of High on the Hog , is an invitation to honor, connect, create, and cook. Besides the cooking, it may move you to gather family recipes to… continue reading A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating with New Traditions and Feasts

By written by Aurora S.    December 17, 2024   

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