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The Free Library of Philadelphia is a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for all members of the public. The programs and services at each of our 54 libraries are available for people of every… continue reading Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the Free Library

By written by Siobhan Reardon    December 19, 2016    8

Did you know that December is Read A New Book Month ? That’s right, the perfect excuse to dig into something you haven’t read before, especially as the temperatures continue to drop… continue reading December is Read A New Book Month!

By written by Kate C.    December 12, 2016    1

The United States is about to enter its fourth year of Health Insurance Open Enrollment. This year, consumers can sign up for health insurance between November 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017.… continue reading Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts November 1, 2016!

By written by Autumn M.    October 28, 2016   

Librarians in the Music Department and the New Americans Committee invite you to celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities with the New Americans Spring… continue reading New Americans Spring Concert Series

By written by Perry G.    April 12, 2016   

A Cooking Class Where New Immigrants Learn The Recipe For English NPR On a recent Wednesday afternoon, 20 recent immigrants and refugees to the United States streamed into a shiny commercial-size… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 25-29, 2016

By written by Samantha M.    January 29, 2016   

Lehigh University part of massive effort to turn medieval treasures into a virtual gold mine Mcall.com The partners are the Free Library of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College, Temple University,… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 18-22, 2016

By written by Samantha M.    January 22, 2016   

Edible Alphabet is an English-as-a-Second-Language program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is twofold: to teach participants how to cook nutritious… continue reading Edible Alphabet: Learning English and Connecting to Culture Through Cooking

By written by Liz A.    December 9, 2015    20

We like to think that history is fact. History as a thing is merely “events of the past”; and history the subject is the study of those events. But upon closer study, it becomes clear… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: How We Teach Slavery and the Civil War

By written by Julie B.    November 18, 2015    2

The United States is about to enter its third year of Marketplace (Affordable Care Act / Obamacare) Open Enrollment. This year, consumers can sign up for health insurance between November 1,… continue reading Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts Soon!

By written by Autumn M.    October 26, 2015   

Learn to Advance Your Career with Advice from These Philly Techies Geekadelphia.com At this Free Library event held October 28, representatives from Philadelphia’s top tech organizations… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 19-23, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 23, 2015   

My name is Fred E. and I am a recent graduate of Martin Luther King High School.  I plan to attend the following two colleges: Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and Indiana University… continue reading Discovering My Voice with the College and Career Readiness Summer Program

By written by Aisha A.    October 13, 2015    3

Three Award Winners to Check Out You might ask your dentist to recommend a good toothpaste, buy a sneaker endorsed by a professional basketball player or pick a veterinarian-approved pet food for… continue reading Three Book Award Winners for Children to Check Out

By written by Sarah S.    August 10, 2015   

When Tchaikovsky came to Philadelphia: Tchaikovsky’s charm Broadstreetreview.com Written using help from the staff of the Social Science and History/Newspaper Department and extensive… continue reading Free Library in the News: June 1-5, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    June 5, 2015   

Happenings Dailylocal.com Related exhibitions of Pennsylvania German fraktur and decorative arts will be on view at the Free Library of Philadelphia through July 16.   The summer reading… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 26-29, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    May 29, 2015   

Words at Play Vocabulary Initiative at FLP KYW Audio clip   Sen. George Mitchell: The Negotiator WHYY Former Senator GEORGE MITCHELL accomplished the Herculean task when after years of… continue reading Free Library in the News: May 11-15, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    May 15, 2015   

The Reveal: Announcing LJ’s 2015 Movers & Shakers Libraryjournal.com Congratulations to librarians Perry Genovesi and Adam Feldman!   Chandler named 2015 ACRL WESS-SEES De Gruyter… continue reading Free Library in the News: March 9-13, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    March 13, 2015   

The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to present Framing Fraktur , a three-month celebration of historic Pennsylvania German folk art and its relationship to contemporary art, opening today… continue reading Announcing Framing Fraktur!

By written by Michelle S.    March 2, 2015   

Pa German Fraktur subject of exhibits, comprehensive catalog Auction Central News Nearby, the Free Library of Philadelphia will present an exhibition of works drawn from its own permanent… continue reading Free Library in the News: February 9-13, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    February 13, 2015   

Five Libraries that Go Beyond Books Huffington Post Most libraries have hosted authors for book discussions, but the  Free Library of Philadelphia  takes it one step furthur. They record… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 20-23, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    January 23, 2015    2

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