Posts in “national-library-week” (13)

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National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and we encourage everyone to visit the Free Library of Philadelphia to celebrate this year’s theme: Ready, Set, Library! But first,… continue reading Promoting Literacy with the Free Library of Philadelphia

By written by Free Library Foundation    April 4, 2024   

We’re celebrating National Library Week with kids and families! The annual event instituted by the American Library Association encourages library lovers of all stripes to celebrate these… continue reading Celebrate National Library Week With Your Family

By written by Emily S.    April 24, 2023   

It's one of our favorite weeks of the year —  National Library Week ! This year's theme is " There's More to the Story ," celebrating the… continue reading Happy National Library Week!

By written by Kate C.    April 24, 2023   

Happy Library Giving Day! Today is a day to recognize the incredible work done in library systems throughout North America. Here in Philadelphia, the Free Library serves as a center… continue reading Support the Free Library on Library Giving Day!

By written by Kate C.    April 4, 2023   

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year— National Library Week ! This year's theme is "Connect with your Library," celebrating libraries as places to connect to… continue reading Happy National Library Week!

By written by Kate C.    April 4, 2022   

This  National Library Week , we have reflected on the many fantastic resources, programs, and events the Free Library offers. This past year, staff faced the challenges brought on by… continue reading It’s Library Giving Day!

By written by Laura K.    April 7, 2021   

Today as part of  National Library Week , we’re joining with the  American Library Association (ALA) in celebrating  National Library Workers Day  and the real… continue reading Thank You, Free Library Staff!

By written by Kate C.    April 6, 2021   

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year— National Library Week !  Founded in 1958, this annual celebration is a time to reflect on the contributions of our nation’s… continue reading Happy National Library Week!

By written by Kate C.    April 5, 2021   

This National Library Week , we have reflected on the many fantastic resources, programs, and events the Free Library offers. Even though our doors are temporarily closed and many of our programs… continue reading It's Library Giving Day!

By written by Jamie K.    April 23, 2020   

Today is  National Bookmobile Day  – part of the  American Library Association 's 2020  National Library Week  festivities – and we thought it was a good… continue reading Celebrating the Free Library Book Bike on Bookmobile Day!

By written by Kate C.    April 22, 2020   

Free Library staff at Tacony Today as part of  National Library Week , we’re joining with the  American Library Association  (ALA) in celebrating  National Library… continue reading We Love Our Free Library Staff!

By written by Kate C.    April 21, 2020   

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year— National Library Week ! Founded in 1958, this annual celebration is a time to reflect on the contributions of our nation’s… continue reading It's Here, It's Here! Happy National Library Week!

By written by Kate C.    April 20, 2020   

If you’ve spent time visiting any of the Free Library’s 54 neighborhood library locations or reading this blog , you know that we’ve got something for everyone. With over 25,000… continue reading #MyFreeLibrary: What Is YOUR Free Library Story?

By written by Kate C.    April 5, 2019    3