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Each month in the Art Department library staff Radiyah and Eileen pick a theme for the book display and curate books related to that topic. This month’s theme is Road… continue reading Places Imagined and Realized: The Art Department's August Book Display
By written by Natasha S. August 21, 2023
August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month. It's a big step for little ones and an important milestone for both kids and parents. Some kids are very excited to go, while others need… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Get Ready for Kindergarten!
By written by Monica C. August 14, 2023
August is National Black Business Month! This August, we are highlighting a handful of Philly-based, Black-owned small businesses that are definitely worth checking out. From books, to coffee, to… continue reading Celebrating National Black Business Month: 20 Black-Owned Philly Gems
By written by Birch M. August 2, 2023 2
Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Rocket Says Speak Up!… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August!
By written by Rachel F. July 31, 2023 1
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. It was a landmark legislation that changed the way people with disabilities… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Disability Pride Month
By written by Monica C. July 20, 2023
It's July, it is hot outside, and what could be better than a trip to the beach? Imagine yourself spending a day in the sun, dipping into the ocean, playing in the sand, and having an… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | It's Beach Time!
By written by Monica C. July 11, 2023
This July we are cooling off, enjoying treats, and embarking on adventures! There's a little something for everyone in the following recommendations of new titles! Young Children (up to… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July!
By written by Rachel F. June 30, 2023
Get ready to party! We are celebrating 50 years since hip hop entered the music scene and changed everything. Learn how it all began and see for yourself how the music, the beat and the… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
By written by Monica C. June 20, 2023
We have some new books about Juneteenth to recommend! Last year our similar blog post suggested new titles that had been published and added to our collection. Here are some more to add… continue reading 6 New Children's Books Celebrating Juneteenth!
By written by Monica C. June 12, 2023
There's something for everyone this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Awake, Asleep by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Nadia Alam From sunup to sundown, a young child’s day is bursting… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June!
By written by Rachel F. May 30, 2023
Last month we released a post about the Better Philadelphia Exhibition , a 1947 exhibit designed by architects and city planners showing the citizens of Philadelphia their plans for urban… continue reading Reading the City: Books About Plans, Models, and Photos of Cities
By written by Francis B. May 24, 2023
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — a perfect time to highlight some recent books written and/or illustrated by Asian creators. We've done it in the past, and you… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
By written by Monica C. May 8, 2023
There's a lot to celebrate this month — spring has sprung, Mother's Day is around the corner, and it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Young Children… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May!
By written by Rachel F. April 28, 2023
Planet Earth is our only home, and it belongs to more than human beings; it is home to all animals and plants, all life forms above and below water. It is such a magic, glorious,… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Earth Day
By written by Monica C. April 20, 2023 1
April is National Poetry Month. It is fitting for it to be so, at the start of spring, at the start of renewal and new life. Everyone can be a poet and see poems in the world,… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | National Poetry Month
By written by Monica C. April 12, 2023
Did you know? April 2 is International Children's Book Day . I know I'm biased, but I LOVE children's books, especially picture books. Here in the United States hundreds of… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | International Children's Book Day
By written by Monica C. April 3, 2023
There are lots of new titles for all ages to explore this spring at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) How To Write A Poem by Alexander Kwame and Deanna Nikaido In… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April!
By written by Rachel F. March 30, 2023
A sure sign that spring is around the corner is the start of The Philadelphia Flower Show , a tradition that dates back to 1829. After a long winter, it's such a joy to see flowers… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Flower Power
By written by Monica C. March 6, 2023
Here in the northern hemisphere, the month of March is known for its changeable nature — predictable unpredictability, you might say! After all, it is the start of spring, a season of thaw… continue reading Women’s History is for Everyone, Especially Kids and Teens
By written by Emily S. March 1, 2023
This March, we're celebrating Women's History Month by exploring titles created by and featuring women! Our children's titles feature adventure and inspiration, while… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!
By written by Rachel F. February 28, 2023