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Today is Senior Citizens Day , the perfect time to reflect on the Free Library’s myriad offerings for our city’s older residents! As noted when we celebrated Older Americans Month back… continue reading Happy Senior Citizens Day!
By written by Kate C. August 21, 2018
When you start seeing advertisements for back to school, you know at least a few things are imminent: crisp cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and job fairs are coming to the Free Library! Back… continue reading How to Prepare for a Job Fair
By written by Gillian R. August 14, 2018
Temperatures are getting warmer, days are getting longer, schools are out for break, and that can only mean one thing: summer! The season will officially begin in the northern hemisphere on… continue reading Celebrate the Summer Solstice with the Ravens on Our Rooftop!
By written by Alexa L. June 15, 2018
The Free Library of Philadelphia opened its first Passport Acceptance Facility at the Northeast Regional Library in June 2017. Now, almost one year later, we are excited to have accepted over… continue reading The Free Library Celebrates Passport Services Milestone!
By written by Victoria G. May 22, 2018 1
Do you know what Kabbalah is? Join us on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. to learn about this ancient mystical Jewish tradition. Professor Joel Hecker will talk about the history of Kabbalah,… continue reading Learn of the Luminous Mysteries of Kabbalah
By written by Laurie A. May 15, 2018 3
Yolanda Wisher is back! She left us in 2017 as the first Poet Laureate since the Free Library assumed responsibility for nurturing our city's chief word smith. On May 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.,… continue reading Embrace the Sacred and Interstellar Through the Art and Poetry of Stellar Masses
By written by Adam F. May 4, 2018
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
On February 3, 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a proclamation to designate May 1 as Law Day . This year marks its 60th anniversary. Eisenhower declared it to be a day for us to… continue reading In Commemoration of Law Day, the Free Library Offers Legal Advice Live!
By written by Marija G. April 30, 2018
Want to have your book and eat it … er, drink it … too? You may know that the Free Library of Philadelphia is a public institution, funded by the City of Philadelphia, which provides… continue reading Raise a Glass to the Free Library: The Spring Rooftop Beer Garden Series Is Back!
By written by Julie B. April 23, 2018 8
In Philadelphia, April means the Philadelphia Science Festival ! The week-long festival, hosted by the Franklin Institute, includes hundreds of free and low-cost programs across the city for… continue reading #GetNerdyPHL at the Philadelphia Science Festival!
By written by Valerie S. April 20, 2018
We’re a hall of learning, a cove of curiosity, an ambassador of opportunities, and a fount of resources. The Free Library of Philadelphia is one of the most widely used educational and… continue reading Creative Thinkers at the Free Library and on WHYY’s Articulate
By written by Julie B. April 17, 2018
This year has been full of meaningful milestones not only for the Free Library, but for the entire city of Philadelphia. Notably, our boulevard magnifique, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway,… continue reading Celebrate the History of our City and the Free Library at the 2018 Family Event!
By written by Alexa L. April 16, 2018
The Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center is coming up on four years of having our kitchen doors open! One of the most frequent questions we get is, What's your favorite… continue reading Buzzing about Cookbooks!
By written by Liz A. April 9, 2018
Throughout Spring and Summer, every corner of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be taking inspiration from In Our Nature: Flora and Fauna of the Americas - an exhibition taking place in our… continue reading The City of Arborly Love: Flora, Fauna, and Free Trees at Parkway Central Library!
By written by Adam F. March 27, 2018 3
Now that the fog has lifted from St. Patrick’s Day, it occurs to us at the Free Library that the holiday is the moment where the fact of an Irish diaspora is felt most strongly in… continue reading Remember an Gorta Mór: the Great Famine
By written by Adam F. March 26, 2018
Grab your hats and get ready to play, because we are celebrating Dr. Seuss Day ! Each year, schools, libraries, and other organizations prepare for this event, as millions of teachers and students… continue reading Read Across America with Dr. Seuss!
By written by Tuesday C. February 26, 2018
If you’re anything like us, you’re still flying high after the Eagles’ big win over the Vikings on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. Now we’ve got two weeks to celebrate… continue reading Fly, Eagles, Fly! Get Ready for the Big Game with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. January 23, 2018
In case you didn’t hear, the 2017 Beaux Arts Bash was a smashing success! On Saturday, December 9, the Parkway Central Library was transformed for the Free Library’s biggest… continue reading A Historic Night at Parkway Central, Beaux Arts Bash 2017!
By written by Alexa L. December 29, 2017
It’s that time of year again! You know, that time. Your neighborhood gym is packed and everyone’s researching the latest fad diet to meet those New Year’s Resolutions as we head… continue reading Here’s How The Free Library Can Help You Keep That New Year’s Resolution
By written by Kate C. December 27, 2017 1
Nature printing is a term that encompasses several different printmaking processes for making direct reproductions of natural objects. The simplest and most direct of these is something most… continue reading Art of the Nature Printed Book
By written by Alina J. November 30, 2017