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October 1–7 is Banned Books Week , and this year's theme is " Let Freedom Read! " This important observance began in 1982 in response to a surge in book challenges in… continue reading Let Freedom Read: It's Banned Books Week!
By written by Bridget G. October 2, 2023 3
It’s our valentine to the city we love: We’ve gone fine-free! That’s right: As of today, the Free Library of Philadelphia no longer charges fines for overdue materials! The new… continue reading Say Goodbye to Overdue Fines at the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. February 14, 2020 30
The Recording Academy will hold the 61st Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019. First round voting in October placed two CDs of particular note one step closer to official nominations in two… continue reading The Fleisher Collection: From Page to Stage to Grammys?
By written by Fleisher Collection November 15, 2018 3
It is National Library Week ! First sponsored in 1958, it is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. It is also a… continue reading Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2016
By written by Julie B. April 10, 2017
You’re invited! Please join us for a South Philadelphia Library Open House and Block Party! The Free Library of Philadelphia welcomes the brand-new Community Health and Literacy Center ,… continue reading You're Invited! South Philadelphia Library Open House and Block Party
By written by Jenn D. May 26, 2016 2
It is National Library Week ! First sponsored in 1958, it is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. It is also a… continue reading Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2015
By written by Julie B. April 11, 2016 1
Lehigh University part of massive effort to turn medieval treasures into a virtual gold mine Mcall.com The partners are the Free Library of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College, Temple University,… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 18-22, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 22, 2016
How public art gets lost—and saved—in Philly Philly.com A collection of Alexander Calder banners, commissioned for the atrium of Centre Square, were put in storage and long thought… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 11-15, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 15, 2016
Special shout out to Gary Galvan, the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, who has co-authored a book with long-time Fleisher Collection friend, Dr. Martha Schleifer. The book is… continue reading Free Library in the News: January 4-8, 2016
By written by Samantha M. January 8, 2016
West Philadelphia Regional Library to close for maintenance for ‘many months’ Westphillylocal.com The Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, which serves the… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 19-31, 2015
By written by Samantha M. December 31, 2015
Wonderland Ball Philly.com As the storybook evening ended, Alice would have been proud - all proceeds raised by the gala will benefit the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, which supports… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 14-18, 2015
By written by Samantha M. December 18, 2015
Alice in Wonderland Ball Action News Video clip Free Library raises six figures at Wonderland Ball PhillyVoice.com The Library's annual fundraising gala fell down the rabbit hole by… continue reading Free Library in the News: December 7-11, 2015
By written by Samantha M. December 11, 2015
“Alice and Wonderland” at 150 CBS news "She demanded that he write it down for her," said Judith Guston, a curator at Philadelphia's Rosenbach Library, home to another… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 30-December 4, 2015
By written by Samantha M. December 4, 2015
This week in Philly: Nov. 23-Nov. 29 Philly.com Have a jamming time at the Free Library of Philadelphia Central (1901 Vine St.) when cookbook author and food blogger Marisa McClellan and… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 23-27, 2015
By written by Samantha M. November 30, 2015
This week in Philly: Nov. 16-Nov.22 Philly.com Feeling up for a night of pork and beer? Local butchers will demo hog butchering at the Free Library of Philadelphia (1901… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 16-20, 2015
By written by Samantha M. November 20, 2015
Around South Philly 11-5-2015 Southphillyreview.com Photo of the Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St.., oversaw a Haunted Carnival Oct. 28. On the Boards Philly.com The Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 9-13, 2015
By written by Samantha M. November 13, 2015
Holiday Gift Guide: Experiences Gridphilly.com The Rosenbach: Tucked away in a historic townhouse on Delancey Place is a bibliophile’s dream: a small but comprehensive library and museum… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 2-6, 2014
By written by Samantha M. November 6, 2015
Free Library to Cluster, Coordinate Branches Hiddencityphila.org Attendees to a Monday night meeting at Mt. Airy’s Lovett Memorial Library were briefed on the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 26-30, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 30, 2015
Learn to Advance Your Career with Advice from These Philly Techies Geekadelphia.com At this Free Library event held October 28, representatives from Philadelphia’s top tech organizations… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 19-23, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 23, 2015
7 Days: Regional arts and entertainment Philly.com He's either a short-story master in the guise of a graphic artist, or vice versa. In his new book, Killing and Dying, Adrian Tomine looks at… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 12-16, 2015
By written by Samantha M. October 16, 2015