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   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Theatre
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Author Birthdays

It’s Spooky Season, and the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Halloween all month long! There are fun, Halloween-themed activities coming to several of our branches, and… continue reading Celebrate the Spookiest Month of the Year with the Free Library

By written by Anthony T.    September 30, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Holidays
• Rare Book Department
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Crafts and Hobbies

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