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![James Baldwin in Hyde Park, London. Photograph by Allan Warren. [CC BY-SA 3.0]](https://libwww.freelibrary.org/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/James_Baldwin_37_Allan_Warren.jpg)
Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and… continue reading Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time
By written by Grace D. August 19, 2024 2
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
While working in the newspaper business in the 1830s, Herbert Ingram noticed that newspaper circulation increased when a newspaper included an illustration. Ingram found the first newspaper… continue reading Highlights of the Illustrated London News
By written by Hal T. August 7, 2024
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
![A target of COINTELPRO, Angela Davis ended up on the FBI’s Most Wanted List but was acquitted of all charges in 1972. [Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture]](https://libwww.freelibrary.org/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/angela-davis-wanted.jpg)
On August 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. , the Free Library's Social Science and History Department will host a discussion by Dr. Kelly Harris of the University of… continue reading COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion
By written by Sabrina W. July 29, 2024
Are you an inventor, small business owner, or non-profit looking to better understand how to protect your business or invention? Do you want to learn what type of intellectual property will best… continue reading Free Workshop: Intellectual Property Basics at the Free Library
By written by Lonnie J. July 23, 2024 1
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
Introducing a new book club at the Parkway Central Library — on the second Monday of each month, the Short Story Book Club will meet from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Philbrick Hall… continue reading Short Story Book Club Coming to Parkway Central Library
By written by Francis B. July 10, 2024 1
Now through Tuesday, October 1, Parkway Central Library is hosting an exhibition to showcase collaborative new artwork, BE/LONGING . Visitors can examine art created by workshop participants… continue reading BE/LONGING: The New Community-Building Art Exhibit
By written by Brianna V. July 1, 2024 1
The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Free Library of Philadelphia are old friends. For over 100 years, they have lived across from each other on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, educating… continue reading From Sloths to Sleuths: The Academy of Natural Sciences Free Pass Program!
By written by Joe S. June 24, 2024 3
Small businesses and career professionals are invited to a Professional Development Day with the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center . Join us on June 27, 2024, at… continue reading Take The Stage: Professional Development Day
By written by Lonnie J. June 24, 2024 1
School may be out, but the future of public education is still in session. Pennsylvania courts recently deemed the state’s underfunding of public schools unconstitutional . The State House… continue reading Book Release and Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire and The Education Wars
By written by Eileen E. June 17, 2024
On Wednesday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. , the Newspapers and Microfilm Center is proud to present Black and Queer in Philadelphia — a program with Gary Hines in conversation with… continue reading Black and Queer in Philadelphia: A Conversation
By written by Hal T. June 14, 2024
The 2024 One Book, One Philadelphia season is coming to a close with an exciting finale event ! Join True Biz author Sara Nović and poet Ilya Kaminsky — author of… continue reading Join Us for the One Book, One Philadelphia Finale Celebration
By written by Administrator May 15, 2024
The Free Library’s Author Events program recently added numerous events to its spring and summer lineups. Here are ten events we’re excited about — along with some… continue reading Author Events Upcoming Spring and Summer Highlights
By written by Jason F. April 25, 2024
From classics like In Cold Blood and Helter Skelter to recent bestsellers like In Light of All Darkness and If You Tell , readers love true crime. In addition to generating chills and thrills, a… continue reading 19th Century True Crime at the Free Library
By written by Ben R. April 19, 2024
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
The Free Library's newest exhibition from the Special Collections Division, We Are What We Eat , explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. On view in the… continue reading We Are What We Eat: Recipes and Resources
By written by Administrator April 1, 2024 1
We Are What We Eat is on view from Monday, April 1–Saturday, November 2, 2024 on the Third Floor of Parkway Central Library in the Dietrich Gallery. "Food is… continue reading We Are What We Eat: An Exhibition from Special Collections
By written by Administrator April 1, 2024 1
At the Free Library of Philadelphia, learning has no age, and the Senior Services Department at Parkway Central ensures that the Library’s mission to advance literacy, guide learning, and… continue reading Central Senior Services Hosts Exciting, Informative Seminars
By written by Anthony T. March 11, 2024