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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   

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

Dr. Seuss wrote in  Oh, the Places You'll Go , "Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened." The end of summer break may be just around the corner,… continue reading Back to School Fun and Opportunities Abound for Philly Students

By written by Free Library Foundation    August 19, 2024    2

Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education, English Language Learner, and World… continue reading New Adult Learning Books in the Free Library's Catalog

By written by Betsy M.    August 6, 2024    3

Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love! Per WHYY and Pew Charitable Trusts’s 2024 State of the City report, "immigrants now make up the largest percent of Philadelphia’s population… continue reading Helpful Resources for New Americans at the Free Library

By written by Free Library Foundation    August 6, 2024    4

The City of Philadelphia provides public funds for the operations of the Free Library, considered one of the most important educational and cultural institutions in the city. However, many of the… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation FAQs

By written by Free Library Foundation    August 1, 2024    1

The summer season is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to introduce your little one to what will soon become one of their favorite activities: swimming! Did you know you can… continue reading Swim, Baby, Swim!

By written by Kimberly G.    July 29, 2024   

Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Beach Hair by Ashley… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August

By written by Rachel F.    July 26, 2024   

This summer, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of the Revolution at the Library  program, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution . This… continue reading Revolution at the Library Programming Returns

By written by Brianna V.    July 25, 2024   

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Summer of Wonder program is a reading challenge for all ages that allows participants to attend fun Free Library events, find new books to read, and… continue reading Summer of Wonder: 3 Ways to Get Kids Reading This Summer

By written by Free Library Foundation    July 2, 2024   

In Languages and Learning , the adult education department of the Free Library, a number of our programs couldn’t run without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers — so… continue reading Languages and Learning Volunteer Lunch

By written by Meredith M.    June 28, 2024   

There is something for everyone in these new titles coming to the Free Library in July!   Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) How To Eat A Mango by Paola Santos; illustrated by Juliana Perdomo… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July

By written by Rachel F.    June 26, 2024   

The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Free Library of Philadelphia are old friends. For over 100 years, they have lived across from each other on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, educating… continue reading From Sloths to Sleuths: The Academy of Natural Sciences Free Pass Program!

By written by Joe S.    June 24, 2024    3

An act of creativity can be a freeing way to express myriad emotions surrounding our identities, and as such, they are a great way to celebrate Pride Month. Throughout June, the Free Library… continue reading Queer Signals: Symbolizing the Self

By written by Kelly D.    June 18, 2024   

School may be out, but the future of public education is still in session. Pennsylvania courts recently deemed the state’s underfunding of public schools unconstitutional . The State House… continue reading Book Release and Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire and The Education Wars

By written by Eileen E.    June 17, 2024   

In partnership with Visit Philadelphia  and Little Free Library , the Little Free(dom) Library initiative encourages residents and visitors of Philadelphia to pick up a free banned book at… continue reading Check Out A Banned Book From Our Little Free(dom) Libraries

By written by Administrator    June 11, 2024    3

June is African American Music Appreciation Month and a celebration of “African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural… continue reading Beyond Books: Celebrating Music at the Free Library

By written by Free Library Foundation    June 10, 2024   

The  Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music  at the Free Library of Philadelphia houses over 22,000 pieces. Works are available for loan to amateur and professional performance groups… continue reading The Fleisher Collection in LGBTQ+ Cinema

By written by Mark C.    June 5, 2024   

The Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June with book and film recommendations and events for all ages! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Joyful Song: A Naming Story by… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June

By written by Rachel F.    June 4, 2024   

To build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning, The Free Library is an advocate and valuable resource for students in and around the City of Philadelphia. The Free Library… continue reading Summertime Fun and STEM Enrichment at the Free Library

By written by Free Library Foundation    June 3, 2024   

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