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Did you know that January is National Hobby Month ? From baking bread in mass quantities to perfecting our puzzle skills, many of us have used these unorthodox past two years to find new… continue reading Find a New Hobby with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. January 21, 2022 2
Can you believe we’re about to turn the page on another (long, strange, COVID-19 filled...) year? I know I can't! While I've never really been a big New Year's… continue reading The Free Library and You: New Year’s Resolutions in 2022!
By written by Kate C. December 20, 2021 2
Howdy! I am a Free Library of Philadelphia Library Card. Since I am an important part of the Free Library of Philadelphia system, that is the F-L-P, you can call me Flippy for short. I am but one… continue reading A Week in the Life of Flippy, a Free Library Card | Library Card Sign-Up Month
By written by Inaara S. September 23, 2021
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month —do you have your Free Library card ?! Anyone who lives, works, pays taxes, or attends school in the city of Philadelphia is eligible, so… continue reading It's Library Card Sign-Up Month!
By written by Kate C. September 1, 2021 10
Many students, parents, caregivers, and teachers are wondering what the upcoming school year is going to look like. The Free Library is here to help you! Back to School Basics The first day… continue reading Back to School Resources for Students, Families, and Teachers
By written by Emily S. August 23, 2021
August is Family Fun Month , and we think the Free Library is the perfect place to celebrate! Whether you're looking for outdoor in-person or virtual events or suggestions for… continue reading It's Family Fun Month!
By written by Kate C. August 2, 2021
Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month ? If your job or class schedule has eased up for the summer and you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, check out these ways to beat… continue reading Beat Boredom with the Free Library in July
By written by Kate C. July 12, 2021
Are you thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? In the Regional Foundation Center (RFC), the Free Library’s resource center for nonprofits, we see lots of folks who are… continue reading Five Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit
By written by Caitlin S. April 13, 2021
Baking with Becca began at Whitman Library , nestled between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Snyder Avenue in South Philly. When COVID hit, we had to take a long break. I continued to grow and learn to… continue reading Baking with Becca: Cooking Outside the Box
By written by Rebecca M. April 8, 2021 1
Today as part of National Library Week , we’re joining with the American Library Association (ALA) in celebrating National Library Workers Day and the real… continue reading Thank You, Free Library Staff!
By written by Kate C. April 6, 2021
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year— National Library Week ! Founded in 1958, this annual celebration is a time to reflect on the contributions of our nation’s… continue reading Happy National Library Week!
By written by Kate C. April 5, 2021
Updated Tuesday, April 27, 2021 3:15 p.m. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be… continue reading It’s Tax Season: Here’s What You Need to Know
By written by Marija G. February 17, 2021
We have good news to share! Following the guidance of public health officials, the Free Library is now expanding our available services at some of our locations to include several in-building… continue reading Available Services are Expanding at the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. September 8, 2020 4
September is Library Card Sign-up Month , and we just wanted to remind you that securing your very own Free Library of Philadelphia library card is both easy and so worth it! Normally,… continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
By written by Kate C. August 28, 2020 37
When our buildings closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in March, we could have never imagined that we’d still be serving the public under different circumstances… continue reading The Free Library is Safely Serving Up Virtual Programs, Online Resources, and Digital Media 24/7!
By written by Kate C. August 20, 2020 2
Whether you are working from home or working in your socially-distanced cubicle, the Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library is here to support you virtually. Check out some of our favorite… continue reading At Home with BRIC: Virtual Nonprofit Resources
By written by Caitlin S. July 28, 2020 1
The Business Resource and Innovation Center’s (BRIC) free business resources are accessible anywhere! That means you can conduct business research at your leisure from the comfort of your… continue reading At Home with BRIC: Conducting Market Research
By written by Gillian R. June 25, 2020
With current stay-at-home orders and social distancing precautions in place, I find myself more eager to spend time outside and walk (or jog if I’m feeling really motivated) around the… continue reading Explore Your Neighborhood Virtually with Digital Collections
By written by Megan M. May 18, 2020
by Nourishing Literacy staff members Shayna M. and Carolyn After reading a New Yorker article a few weeks ago, our curiosity and interest grew in how to use kitchen scraps in… continue reading Making Sense of Food Scraps
By written by Shayna M. May 18, 2020
It's been 8 weeks since Philadelphia schools closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic , leaving parents and caregivers pivoting back and forth between work schedules and full-time childcare, amongst… continue reading Tips and Suggestions for Juggling Work from Home and Homeschooling Duties
By written by Peter SM May 14, 2020