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Though our One Book, One Philadelphia 2018-2019 season is now over, the Free Library will keep connecting readers through a shared text all spring long! We are thrilled to be launching an… continue reading Books for Rising Readers: Strengthening Early Literacy in Philadelphia with a Shared Reading Experience
By written by Jess P. March 20, 2019
¡Hola! My name is Mary and I will be your host on this extraordinary adventure. We will be flying for eight hours from the United States to one of the most historic countries in South… continue reading The World Traveling Trunk viaja a Sudamérica: ¡Bienvenido a Perú!
By written by Mary Marques March 15, 2019
Are you a new parent or soon-to-be parent? Do you have questions about what activities support your baby’s language and literacy development? Have you been looking for opportunities for you… continue reading Read, Baby, Read Launching Spring Parent Circles for Spring 2019
By written by Molly B. February 26, 2019
We've said it before and we'll say it again, we owe it all to Billy Penn! Err, wait, that was a lyric my music teacher wrote for our elementary school choir. But...Ms. Moore was on to… continue reading Spotlight on Unique Lending | Bus Busy Bags!
By written by Jenn D. February 7, 2019 1
Are you looking for fun and engaging weekend activities to help your child see the world in new ways? Sundays on Stage is here for you! Sundays on Stage is series of engaging cultural… continue reading Sundays on Stage: Dance, Drum, and Sing into the Week
By written by Molly B. January 11, 2019 1
The late and great Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell once sang, "Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby." These words hold true for how to best experience our material culture. People… continue reading Take History in the Palm of Your Hand with this New Series from the Free Library's Special Collections
By written by Joe S. January 7, 2019 1
Are you looking for activities to keep your children engaged over Winter Break? Check out these diverse programs taking place in Free Library locations around the city. We have events for… continue reading Check Out These Fun Free Library Programs Taking Place Over Winter Break
By written by Molly B. December 26, 2018
The Free Library will be returning for another festive season of Storytimes at the Christmas Village ! Storytimes will be held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., starting today, November 28 and… continue reading Free Library Storytimes Are Back This Holiday Season at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia!
By written by Elizabeth K. November 28, 2018
The World Traveling Trunk Project was officially launched in June 2018 during Immigrant Heritage Month , when “Every voice is unique, Every story is powerful.” Since then,… continue reading Blueprint for Collective Unity: The World Traveling Trunk Project
By written by Mary Marques October 12, 2018
We’ve been busy making friends and creating fun ways to learn together this Fall! Share stories, enjoy family time, and build memories with these 4 reading, writing, and technology events:… continue reading 4 Ways to Jump into Fall Learning with the Free Library!
By written by Elizabeth K. October 1, 2018
"Meet you at the goat!" This common refrain can be heard from parents and caregivers all around the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Billy the Goat, a statue in Rittenhouse… continue reading Philadelphia City Institute Library Welcomes Billy the Goat!
By written by Erin H. September 17, 2018
August is Family Fun Month and the Free Library is the perfect place to celebrate! Our events calendar is jam-packed with ideas for spending a day together at the library. Here are just a few… continue reading Celebrate Family Fun Month Library-Style!
By written by Kate C. August 13, 2018
Ah, summer... The sun is out, the fountains are on, school is out, energy is high, and let's face it—for parents, this can be a challenging time. Here’s a list of things that are… continue reading Five Things To Do With Your Little Kids This Summer in Philadelphia
By written by Sarah S. June 21, 2018 1
For the second year in a row, Summer of Wonder is teaming up with the Rosenbach to offer free admission for families to the museum! Once you step through the museum’s stately front doors,… continue reading Journey Around the World at the Rosenbach This Summer!
By written by Ann P. June 15, 2018
Maybe you've seen the posters around your local library or neighborhood and thought, "Who created that artwork?" The Free Library of Philadelphia is thrilled that award-winning… continue reading Meet This Year's Summer of Wonder Artist... Ekua Holmes!
By written by Valerie S. June 8, 2018
It's almost officially summer here in Philadelphia, as the sun finally breaks through all the recent rain clouds and schools will be letting out early next week. No matter what your plans are… continue reading Summer Hours and Cool Activities at the Free Library!
By written by Christina P. June 6, 2018 5
The weather is getting warmer, school is coming to a close soon, and the Summer of Wonder at the Free Library is almost here! Enjoy free activities and programming all summer long that support… continue reading Summer of Wonder: Explore! Discover! Read!
By written by Ann P. May 29, 2018 1
The Danza Azteca de Anahuac is an indigenous Mesoamerican prayer dance that evokes spiritual and religious ritual movements, with interwoven narratives, creating sacred spaces to contact the life… continue reading Danza Azteca de Anahuac: Evoking a Mesoamerica Prayer Dance to Honor the Guardian of Nature
By written by Mary Marques May 10, 2018 2
Sing, read, play, write, and talk with the World Traveling Trunks —cultural-themed toolboxes that celebrate cultures around the globe while enriching our local communities throughout… continue reading Fly with Your Imagination: The World Traveling Trunks Connect Families, Cultures and Stories
By written by Mary Marques May 7, 2018 8
The 4th annual Free Library of Comic Con will descend upon the Parkway Central Library on May 12, 2018! There’s so much going on at this year’s event that we don’t even know if… continue reading The Return of the Free Library of Comic Con!
By written by Kris L. May 1, 2018 2