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Do you ever feel confined by society's expectations of proper behavior? Do you ever want to just let loose and go a little... wild? Well, today's children's book review by Lynne… continue reading Go Wild with Mr. Tiger!
By written by Sarah S. June 13, 2014
Going on vacation this summer? Can’t get to your neighborhood library? You can still play Online Summer Reading! Online Summer Reading is available all summer for everyone to participate!… continue reading Summer Reading - Online!
By written by Rachel F. May 29, 2014
What can you find at the Clark Park farmer’s market? Apples, greens, eggs...and librarians? Last month shoppers were treated to fresh tales in an unexpected place, cooked up by West… continue reading Tales at the Turtle
By written by Jamie B. May 13, 2014
What better way to celebrate science than in your own backyard? Join the Philadelphia Science Festival at several of our neighborhood libraries after school for a celebration of science… continue reading Get Nerdy with Neighborhood Science After School!
By written by Rachel F. April 25, 2014
On Saturday March 15, 2014, the Free Library's Montgomery Auditorium played host to Tune Up Philly the education outreach project of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra . To a packed house,… continue reading Tune Up Philly @ the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Adam F. April 4, 2014
At Wadsworth Library , we’re always trying to find a new way to engage our patrons. Sometimes the best programs are passive programs; that means that we plan a bulletin board or display that… continue reading Passive Programming: Chinese New Year
By written by Chris B. February 11, 2014
Sundays on Stage - Fall 2013 Sundays on Stage is a series of cultural programs featuring live performances by a variety of artists and entertainers. These family programs celebrate diversity… continue reading Sundays on Stage Fall Performances!
By written by Rachel F. September 11, 2013 1
It's the first of the month and time for a new Early Literacy Calendar from the Free Library of Philadelphia's children's librarians! This month's calendar is once again full of… continue reading August 2013 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Andrea Z. August 1, 2013
Get ready to rock, roll, dance, and dream this summer as our Sundays on Stage FREE perfomance series returns in July and August! July 14 th Two of a Kind presents, “I Dig… continue reading Sundays on Stage returns for the Summer!
By written by Rachel F. July 10, 2013 2
Summer is here! Did you sign your child up for the Summer Reading Game ? Take a trip to the library and be sure to sign up. Have you been using our literacy calendar with your… continue reading Summer Fun
By written by Megan W. June 22, 2013
This year, celebrate National Library Week (April 14-20) at any of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s 54 locations city-wide. If you’re looking for literacy-rich, fun activities for… continue reading National Library Week for Preschool Children
By written by Sarah S. April 4, 2013
"Be not inhospitable to strangers, lest they be angels in disguise." So reads the memorable inscription above the door of Shakespeare & Company , one of my favorite… continue reading Summer in the City
By written by Nani M. April 3, 2013
Today marks what would have been the 84th birthday of Nobel Prize winning activist and Civil Rights Leader Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. The DREAM@50 is a tribute series that was held throughout 2012… continue reading LEAP's DREAM@50 Contest Winners
By written by Peter SM January 15, 2013 3
Celebrate Children’s Book Week at Your Library Next week, May 7 to 13, is the longest running literacy initiative in the United States, Children’s Book Week . Every year, we celebrate… continue reading Celebrate Children's Book Week
By written by Sarah S. May 2, 2012 1
To celebrate our extensive collection of Beatrix Potter materials and to share her magical world with children across Philadelphia, we are proud to partner with the Beatrix Potter Society to bring… continue reading “Reading Beatrix Potter” at the Free Library
By written by Michelle S. September 14, 2011 1
Looking for quirky, fun ideas for storytime? Just ask Northeast Regional’s Christine Cornwall, and you’ll be amazed at what she comes up with! Christine has worked in the… continue reading Preschool Spotlight on…Children’s Librarian Christine Cornwall at Northeast Regional Library
By written by Sarah S. February 24, 2011 2
Although small children live their lives in the here and now, it’s never too early to start sharing our past with them. The story of the African American people is fundamental to… continue reading Celebrating Black History Month with Preschool Children
By written by Michelle S. February 4, 2011 3
Thanksgiving is once again upon us! But before you succumb to pre-shopping anxiety and turkey-induced food coma, don’t forget about sharing the spirit of the season with the little ones.… continue reading Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your Preschooler
By written by Sarah S. November 22, 2010 4
Pajama Story Time? Bilingual Story Time? No problem for Elizabeth Corbett, Children’s Librarian at the Charles Santore branch of the Free Library in South Philadelphia. Elizabeth, who… continue reading Preschool Spotlight on... Charles Santore Branch's Preschool Programming and Children's Librarian Elizabeth Corbett
By written by Sarah S. November 15, 2010 2