Updated Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:20 p.m. One of the most popular attractions of the Free Library's Rare Book Department is Grip the Raven, the late lamented pet of author Charles… continue reading Grip: A Poem, Book, and Raven

By written by Chris B.    December 3, 2021   

• Rare Book Department
• Charles Dickens
• Children's Literature Research Collection
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Special Collections
• Virtual Programs

This blog post is in honor of  Charles Dickens' birthday. The prolific Victorian author of "epic stories" like  Oliver Twist and David Copperfield , was born on Portsea… continue reading Spotlight on Special Collections: When Dickens Met Poe

By written by Mharlyn M.    February 7, 2020   

• Rare Book Department
• Charles Dickens
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Special Collections
• Literature
• History of Philadelphia

One of the most popular items in the Rare Book Department that resonates with visitors the world over is not what you would expect. It is not a rare manuscript or a printed book from one of our… continue reading Grip, Philadelphia's Pet Raven

By written by Joe S.    December 3, 2018    7

• Exhibitions
• Rare Book Department
• Charles Dickens
• Health
• Special Collections