Access to FREE Auto Repair Resources All you need is a library card and POWER Library (PHILADELPHIA) - Before your next trip to the mechanic, take an online detour and check out POWER Library. Repair information and specifications for more than 35,000 vehicles are available for free from the state’s POWER Library,… continue reading Access to FREE Auto Repair Resources
By written by Kim B. June 24, 2014 39
Earlier this month Microsoft dropped support for the Windows XP operating system . This means that Windows XP will no long receive software updates. Most importantly, there will be no new security updates for Windows XP, which means browsing the Internet will become increasingly less secure . What to do? You might be able to upgrade to… continue reading Extend the Life of your Windows XP Computer with Ubuntu
By written by Scott P. April 21, 2014 2
With the fall season upon us, students, their teachers, and their principals have recently returned to school. In the School District of Philadelphia, each of those groups face immense uncertainty about the future . As do students and educators across the United States and Mexico . Despite these myriad challenges, librarians want to… continue reading What students (and often their teachers and their principals) don’t know about research and an enriching liberal education
By written by Adam F. September 18, 2013 1
The saying goes, "Everyone loves a good mystery". And a recent mystery in the literary world has people rushing to libraries and bookstores to pick up a book called The Cuckoo’s Calling . A debut crime novel from first-time author Robert Galbraith, said to be a former member of the Special Investigative Branch of the Royal… continue reading Author Pseudonyms and Pen Names and Aliases, Oh My!
By written by Peter SM July 23, 2013
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is here and with it the unofficial start of the summer season! Besides most people being off from work, "goin' down the shore" for some sun and fun, and taking in parades and fairs, a lot of people will also be firing up their grills for backyard cookouts and neighborhood block parties with family… continue reading Friday Five: How-To's for Your B-B-Q!
By written by Peter SM May 24, 2013
The Free Library Mobile Services page has recently been updated! There are new step-by-step instructions and screenshots illustrating how to access and bookmark the Free Library's mobile website on your mobile device of choice. By adding our mobile app icon to your mobile device's home screen, you can access all the great books, music,… continue reading Free Library Mobile Services at the Tap of Your Finger!
By written by Peter SM May 14, 2013 1
If the previous year’s statistics are any indication of what consumers spent money on during the holidays , there is a good chance that you or someone you know may be receiving some sort of electronic media device as a gift this year. Gartner, one of the world's leading information technology research and advisory companies, predicted… continue reading Have Yourself A Happy High-Tech Holiday!
By written by Peter SM December 18, 2012
The Free Library will host students from Philadelphia's celebrated Science Leadership Academy for a ladies-only program about cars, their care, and the role they play in our lives. With Special Guest Dr. Frederick Simeone On Friday, October 22, twenty female students from the Science Leadership Academy will get a chance to learn everything they… continue reading Learning By Doing meets Ladies, Start Your Engines
By written by Kim B. October 18, 2010 2
How To Be Useful : A Beginner’s Guide to Not Hating Work / Megan Hustad Admission: I picked up this book because of its cover. I don’t take much stock in the whole “don’t judge a book by its cover” line of thinking; I’ve always judged books by their cover and will likely continue to do so as long as… continue reading Surviving Your First Job
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