You've asked for 'em, now we've got 'em: interactive, talking ebooks for children! TumbleBooks is "an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in… continue reading Introducing TumbleBooks!
By written by Sarah S. February 8, 2012 2
The Free Library is acquiring a Techmobile, a 25’ vehicle outfitted for digital literacy training and outreach. Right now, construction is in progress and we expect you’ll see the Techmobile hitting the streets in April. Trainings will range from computer and email basics, r ésum é writing and job searching to… continue reading The Techmobile is Coming!
By written by Joel N. January 25, 2012
The holidays have come and gone and it seems there are suddenly a lot of new Kindle owners out there. I thought this would be a good time to post this short, introductory video on how to checkout and download a library book to your Kindle. Enjoy: continue reading Merry Kindle!
By written by Jamie W. January 12, 2012 1
In a move highly anticipated since our initial announcement in April, Kindle owners can now download ebooks from the Free Library of Philadelphia. The process for borrowing an ebook for Kindle is similar as for other devices. Most ebooks already in the library's catalog supplied by OverDrive are now compatible with… continue reading Free Library Ebooks Now Compatible with Kindle E-Readers!
By written by Jamie W. September 21, 2011 38
We are pleased to announce that the Free Library has recently expanded its digital collection with the addition of Disney Digital Books. This new collection features nearly 700 popular Disney titles that are always available – that means no waiting lists! Disney Online Books are browser based (as opposed to the downloadable ebooks… continue reading New Disney Online Books available now!
By written by Jamie W. August 30, 2011 38
Overdrive Media, the company that supports many of the downloadable eBooks and audiobooks available through the Free Library of Philadelphia does an awfully good job ensuring that their service is compatible with the ever growing number of e-readers and mp3 players on the market today. However, they don't necessarily play nicely… continue reading A Digital Romance: Is Your Device Compatible with Overdrive?
By written by Jamie W. July 14, 2011 2
The first Free Library Hot Spot officially opens today! Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis and Free Library President and Director Siobhan Reardon will cut the ribbon on the Hot Spot at Heavenly Hall Annex (4015 Poplar Street) this morning. Free Library Hot Spots bring computer access, classes, and the internet to neighborhoods throughout… continue reading Free Library Hot Spots
By written by Jenn D. April 13, 2011
Did you know that German immigrants started towns in Pennsylvania as early as 1683? If you have German ancestry, you might be able to connect with your Pennsylvania German heritage using the Free Library’s Fraktur Digital Collection ! Pennsylvania Germans made personal documents – called fraktur – to record important life… continue reading Explore Your Pennsylvania German Heritage
By written by Shari K. July 24, 2009 11
Step back in time and explore the Philadelphia of yesterday using the Free Library of Philadelphia's Historical Images of Philadelphia digital collection with Google Maps. A portion of our records have been geocoded to include latitude and longitude, and when you view an image from our collection on Google Maps, you can see the image, its… continue reading Explore Historical Images of Philadelphia on a Map
By written by Jim L. June 15, 2009 12
