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Department Highlights: Music

The Music Department's instruments for in-house use, with Hip Hop and New Books collections in the background

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Music

By written by Jane L. October 21, 2024

Department Highlights: Education, Philosophy, and Religion

The Education, Philosophy, and Religion Department provides print and electronic information concerning education, philosophy, ethics, religion, mythology, the occult, psychology, self-help, and librarianship.

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Education, Philosophy, and Religion

By written by Administrator October 3, 2024

Department Highlights: Central Children's

The Central Children’s Department (CCD) is staffed with five librarians and 11 library assistants excited to talk about what you’re reading and what you should read next.

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Central Children's

By written by Naomi S. September 16, 2024

Department Highlights: Science and Wellness

The Science and Wellness Department To-Go and Grow Free Seed Library and Plant Propagation Station

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Science and Wellness

By written by Erin A. September 3, 2024 1

Department Highlights: Social Science and History

At the top of the Parkway Central Library’s grand staircase, you’ll find the Social Science and History Department (SSH), Philadelphia’s premier public resource for learning about the many topics that fall under the classification of history or social science.

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Social Science and History

By written by Ben R. August 15, 2024

Department Highlights: Interlibrary Loan

If the Free Library doesn’t have what you’re looking for, or if you need it in a different format or language, register with Interlibrary Loan to borrow materials from another library system.

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Interlibrary Loan

By written by Administrator August 5, 2024

Library Department Highlights: Field Teen Center

The Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library is the premier space for youth ages 12 to 18.

Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming staff. The… continue reading Library Department Highlights: Field Teen Center

By written by Yona Y. July 17, 2024 1

Collection Spotlight: Highlights from the Negro Leagues

Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954

Baseball: for over a century, the game has been known as "America’s favorite pastime." During the early parts of the 20th century, tuning in to a baseball game on the… continue reading Collection Spotlight: Highlights from the Negro Leagues

By written by Chris M. April 19, 2024 1

New Hours at Free Library Locations Now in Effect

The Free Library updated its hours of operation on Monday, October 16, 2023.

The Free Library is excited to announce an update to our hours of operation in many neighborhood libraries, as well as Parkway Central and its departments! These changes are in effect as… continue reading New Hours at Free Library Locations Now in Effect

By written by Administrator September 26, 2023 39

Introducing BRIC's New Business Librarian: Claire

We are so excited to introduce you to Claire Lutz, the BRIC's newest librarian! Claire started in July. Be sure to say hello when you see her in the Business Resource and Innovation Center… continue reading Introducing BRIC's New Business Librarian: Claire

By written by Gillian R. August 24, 2022 1

A Continued Discussion on the Topics of Surrealism and Gender

Books about surrealist artists Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo.

Written by Lewis Shaw, who conducted extensive research in the Art Department as part of a Friends Select School Senior Internship Project. The following is a continuation of a previous blog post… continue reading A Continued Discussion on the Topics of Surrealism and Gender

By written by Administrator November 10, 2021

Frank Stephens, Jr.: A Free Library Legacy

When Frank Stephens, Jr., passed away in March at the age of 89, many mourned the loss of a friend and colleague. Others were hearing about Frank for the first time. And it was an opportunity for… continue reading Frank Stephens, Jr.: A Free Library Legacy

By written by Administrator May 11, 2021 3

Chamber Music Collection | Celebrate Classical Music Month!

View from the Chamber Music office with a violin from our MIC collection.

What better way to celebrate Classical Music Month this September than to perform some of your own music? The Free Library’s Chamber Music Collection can provide you with the materials to… continue reading Chamber Music Collection | Celebrate Classical Music Month!

By written by Leanne F. September 27, 2018

Napoleon's Return (to the Children's Department at Parkway Central Library)

As you walk through the Children’s Department at Parkway Central Library , we hope you’ll stop and admire our newly-returned statue, The Young Bonaparte . We’re happy to have… continue reading Napoleon's Return (to the Children's Department at Parkway Central Library)

By written by Chris B. May 18, 2018

Free Library Branches and Departments on Facebook

If you attended any of the recent Philadelphia Book Festival events, or are planning on attending any of the remaining Philadelphia Science Week or Philly Tech Week events, you've probably… continue reading Free Library Branches and Departments on Facebook

By written by Peter SM April 24, 2013

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