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October 25 marked St. Crispin’s Day , a once-observed feast day, which is also claimed to be the day of the famed Battle of Agincourt—the great battle of Englishmen led by King Henry V… continue reading Joining the “Happy Few”: A Mind Marathon of Shakespeare’s Complete Works
By written by Julie B. October 30, 2015
Howl-lo F(r)iends, Welcome back once again to the Free Library of Frightadelphia's bloodcurdling blog! It would seem that you have survived previous playlists and have come back for more… continue reading Read (and Listen) Between The Lines: A Halloween Playlist from Free Library's Spotify Channel
By written by Peter SM October 30, 2015 1
It's been a while since we've had a Friday Five post, so what better way to jump back into some pop culture goodness than with the theatrical release this weekend of the big screen… continue reading Friday Five: Spy TV
By written by Peter SM August 14, 2015
This is really weird, but the Music Department got a call from Nicola Sturgeon , First Minister of Scotland, to come look through a mysterious box found in a dormitory room in the Hogwarts School… continue reading Harry Potter's Top of the Pops 1980 - 1999
By written by Adam F. July 31, 2015
A small group of parents in Florida are threatening to ban a children’s book close to our hearts. The book in question? The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter. This librarian remembers… continue reading Borrow a Banned Book Today: The Librarian of Basra
By written by Perry G. July 27, 2015 3
The Free Library offers a plentiful amount of resources that are easily accessible for citizens of Philadelphia. As a result, the Library enriches individual’s worldly knowledge, increases… continue reading Some Alternative and Independent Music Selections from Free Library
By written by Brittney M. July 21, 2015
This weekend I noticed many of my friends posting photos of their children at the movies (check out this father and son photo ). They seem to have all gone to see the same film – Minions !… continue reading The Minions are Taking Over!
By written by Camille T. July 14, 2015
In a perfect world, books dealing with stress and trauma for children would go unneeded. We are, however, reminded daily that is not the case. Whether it is anxiety at home or exposure… continue reading Dealing With Violence, Trauma and Stress: Books for Children
By written by Sarah S. June 30, 2015
By Mary W. Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation from slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. This year marks the 150 th anniversary. Some non-fiction children’s books that explain this… continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth!
By written by Michelle S. June 19, 2015 2
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in January 2015. More than 69,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded last month! The first month of… continue reading Top 10 ebooks OverDrive Digital Library January 2015
By written by Peter SM February 13, 2015 2
Last weekend in Chicago, a room full of children's and teen librarians erupted in cheers, gasps, and wild applause for the newest batch of books chosen for the Youth Media Awards, administered… continue reading Caldecott, Newbery, Belpre, Oh My!
By written by Sarah S. February 6, 2015
Here are the Top 10 ebooks downloaded from the Free Library's OverDrive Digital Library in December 2014. More than 62,000 ebooks were checked out and downloaded last month! The month of… continue reading Top 10 ebooks OverDrive Digital Library December 2014
By written by Peter SM January 23, 2015 1
It's new comics day across the United States today. Unfortunately, I am still catching up on my reading from last year! Yes, it was another year where a ton of great graphic novels were… continue reading Graphic Novels: Top 14 of 2014
By written by Peter SM January 7, 2015
This year's additions to National Film Registry were announced last week, which includes 25 films ranging from the early 20th century up to films released within the past 10 years. This… continue reading 2014 Additions to National Film Registry
By written by Peter SM December 23, 2014
What's the first thing that pops into your mind when think about action and adventure films or television? James Bond ? Star Trek ? Game of Thrones ? How about a television show that stars… continue reading Lights! Camera! The Librarians!
By written by Peter SM December 5, 2014
As a children's librarian, I frequently get asked for books and resources that parents can use to help explain current events to their children, especially troubling events. Here is… continue reading Picture Books About Social Justice
By written by Rachel F. November 25, 2014
The 65th National Book Awards took place on November 19th and featured appearances by Fran Lebowitz , Steve Martin , Rudine Sims Bishop , Garrison Keillor , and many other distinctive voices of… continue reading 2014 National Book Award Winners
By written by Peter SM November 25, 2014
Howllo Boils and Ghouls, Welcome back to the Free Library of Frightadelphia's bloodcurdling blog on this most haunted of holidays, Halloween ! If you survived last year's playlist , then… continue reading Macabre Movies and Sinematic Sounds: A Halloween Playlist from Free Library's Spotify Channel
By written by Peter SM October 31, 2014
This Saturday many comic book stores across the country will celebrate Halloween ComicFest , reveling in the horror-day spirit of screams and scares this frightful fall. Here is a " Friday… continue reading Friday Five: Four Color Fear and Illustrated Horror
By written by Peter SM October 24, 2014
Watching scary movies during the month of October is a tradition almost as ancient as the Halloween holiday itself. You can't surf around the television dial without seeing any number of… continue reading Streaming Screams and Scares on Hoopla this Halloween
By written by Peter SM October 22, 2014