Posts in “free-library-announcements” (22)
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The Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music is excited to announce our new partnership with Play on Philly (POP). We are particularly enthusiastic about this alliance as POP echoes Edwin… continue reading First Fleisher Collection Scholarship Awarded to Philadelphia Composer and Pianist, Rhyuhn Green
By written by Gillian R. October 7, 2024 1
As the fundraising arm of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is excited to announce the launch of freelibraryfoundation.org — our new… continue reading Announcing the Launch of a Brand New Website for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
By written by Administrator September 30, 2024 6
The Free Library will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28 . We are pleased to share that libraries across the City will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday,… continue reading Six-Day Service Returns to Select Free Library Branches
By written by Administrator September 26, 2024
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is excited to share an important update regarding our Strategic Plan for the remainder of 2024 and beyond! After an incredibly competitive Request for… continue reading A Strategic Plan and Partnership to Propel the Free Library Foundation Forward
By written by Free Library Foundation September 23, 2024 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 2024–25 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate : Malaya Ulan , a junior at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber! She was selected from a… continue reading Introducing the 2024–25 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate
By written by Yona Y. September 17, 2024
School has started and the cooler weather is on its way! We are pleased to share that libraries across the City will reopen for Saturday hours effective Saturday, September 28 . The following… continue reading Six-Day Service Starts Soon at Select Free Library Branches
By written by Administrator September 13, 2024 2
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from July 15–17, 2024
By written by Administrator July 15, 2024 3
Residents can get out of the heat and into an air-conditioned space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The… continue reading Cooling Centers Open at Select Libraries from June 20–23, 2024
By written by Administrator June 20, 2024 1
Throughout the Summer of 2024, select Free Library locations will remain open on Saturdays starting July 6, 2024. The following neighborhood branches will be open on Saturdays this summer from… continue reading Updated Hours of Service at the Free Library
By written by Administrator June 18, 2024 6
The Free Library is excited to announce the addition of video games to its vast catalog of borrowable materials! Why video games at the library, you ask? Well, stories aren't confined to books… continue reading New Achievement Unlocked: Video Game Circulation!
By written by Administrator May 20, 2024 6
Now you can win great prizes and access special offers just for being a patron of the Free Library of Philadelphia! Arden Theatre Company: Once On This Island In search of her… continue reading Patron Perks: Save on Great Shows and Win Cool Prizes
By written by Administrator May 16, 2024 29
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s efforts to restore Frankford Library in Northeast Philadelphia are on track for completion in 2024. Renovations to the library will include updates to the… continue reading Frankford Library Renovations Set for Completion in 2024
By written by Administrator March 6, 2024 2
One Book, One Philadelphia is a signature project of the Free Library of Philadelphia that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater Philadelphia area… continue reading Announcing the 2024 One Book, One Philadelphia Selections
By written by Terence W. February 15, 2024
The Free Library of Philadelphia is actively restoring six-day service to more of our neighborhood library locations throughout the city. Saturday hours are being rolled out in waves; more… continue reading Six-Day Service Beginning at More Neighborhood Free Library Branches
By written by Administrator February 15, 2024 11
As the holiday season bears down upon us with what feels like (almost) no warning, we will soon ring in 2024 as if this past calendar year were just a blink of an eye. While it may feel like it… continue reading The Top Titles Checked Out from the Free Library in 2023
By written by Bridget G. December 13, 2023 1
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of six-day service at 10 of our neighborhood library locations throughout the city. Saturday hours are being rolled out in waves,… continue reading Six-Day Service Beginning at 10 Neighborhood Free Library Branches
By written by Administrator November 15, 2023 9
The Free Library of Philadelphia is conducting research on patrons' use of freelibrary.org to help improve the current website experience. We would love to hear from you! Patrons… continue reading Help Improve the Free Library's Website!
By written by Administrator October 31, 2023 1
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
The Free Library of Philadelphia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a limited-edition art card available at ALL Free Library locations — while supplies last! This… continue reading Introducing the Free Library's 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Art Card
By written by Bridget G. September 5, 2023 61
The Free Library of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce Saturday hours at 10 of our neighborhood library branches for the summer. Beginning Saturday, July 8 to August 26, 2023 , the following… continue reading 10 Neighborhood Free Library Branches Will Be Open on Saturdays
By written by Administrator June 29, 2023 37