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Few individuals better encapsulated the highs and lows of the Golden Age of Hollywood than the Mankiewicz brothers. Filmmakers Herman (1897–1953) and Joe (1909–1993) are the subjects… continue reading Learn About the Mankiewicz Brothers’ Impact on Hollywood With “Scripting the Movies”
By written by Anthony T. November 27, 2024
More books are written by and for trans and nonbinary people than ever before, and the Free Library wants YOU to read them with us! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a… continue reading Join the Trans By Trans Book Club
By written by Flan P. October 22, 2024 3
La biblioteca pública de Filadelfia se complace en anunciar una nueva serie de tres partes presentada en español para impulsar su búsqueda de empleo: Conceptos básicos… continue reading Nueva Serie de Tres Partes Para Impulsar su Búsqueda de Empleo
By written by Lu F. September 26, 2024 2
William Shakespeare is a towering figure in English literature, but his contributions were not limited to written work; he also had a major influence on classical music. A new webinar from the… continue reading Literature Meets Music with Shakespeare Is for Everyone
By written by Anthony T. March 25, 2024 1
At the Free Library of Philadelphia, learning has no age, and the Senior Services Department at Parkway Central ensures that the Library’s mission to advance literacy, guide learning, and… continue reading Central Senior Services Hosts Exciting, Informative Seminars
By written by Anthony T. March 11, 2024
Is your 2024 New Year’s resolution finding a new or better job, or improving skills needed in your current job? Then you can count on the Free Library to help you keep this… continue reading Upcoming Programs to Jumpstart Your Job Search and Boost Workplace Skills
By written by Annette M. January 16, 2024
Summer is a great time to relax, go on vacation, discover a new passion, or enjoy the new weather — so now is the time to work on your professional goals to set your summer up for… continue reading Score Your Summer Job With the Help of Free Virtual Career Workshops
By written by Steven D. May 5, 2023
Spring is the season of growth and renewal. Do your new goals include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career… continue reading Spring Into a New Career With Free Virtual Career Workshops
By written by Steven D. March 1, 2023
Do your New Year's Resolutions include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops… continue reading Start Your 2023 Career Goals with Free Virtual Career Workshops!
By written by Steven D. January 11, 2023
It's that time of year where staying warm in the comfort of your home sounds so nice. Why not work on getting your next job or learning a new skill from the comfort of your home! Check out… continue reading Work Towards a New Career with Virtual Career Workshops!
By written by Steven D. October 26, 2022
Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in… continue reading Fall into a new Career with Virtual Career Workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia!
By written by Steven D. September 6, 2022
“La poesía es un espacio de libertad/ Poetry is a space of freedom”. Carlos José Pérez Sámano, Mexican poet and writer Poetry explores the language and its… continue reading The lyrical speaker: Finding your own voice through poetry!
By written by Mary Marques April 7, 2022
by Nathalie Marquez, Language and Learning Center Intern The Languages and Learning Center has launched the Leamos! ( Let’s Read! ) literacy program, with both virtual and in-person classes… continue reading Leamos! (Let’s Read!) Literacy Program
By written by Administrator February 11, 2022 1
by Germaine Ingram On Sunday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m., live on YouTube , I’ll be in conversation with the tap/jazz aficionado and irrepressible raconteur Hank Smith on his every-so-often… continue reading Hangin’ with Hank: Imagining Louise
By written by Administrator February 8, 2022
This February, the Free Library is proud to commemorate Black History Month , honoring the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and celebrating Black history,… continue reading Celebrating Black History Month at the Free Library
By written by Inaara S. February 1, 2022 1
Join the Adult Literacy Book Club, presented by the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center and Beyond Literacy . Improve your reading skills while reading and discussing interesting… continue reading Adult Literacy Book Club's Winter Book Selection
By written by Phil K. January 12, 2022 1
The Free Library has many resources and programs for Philadelphians of all ages to improve their reading skills! Read, Baby, Read is a Free Library initiative focused on encouraging early literacy… continue reading Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills with the Free Library
By written by Lindsay S. January 10, 2022 1
Updated Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:20 p.m. One of the most popular attractions of the Free Library's Rare Book Department is Grip the Raven, the late lamented pet of author Charles… continue reading Grip: A Poem, Book, and Raven
By written by Chris B. December 3, 2021
The 1960 presidential campaign was close, hard-fought, and left both sides feeling embittered. Kennedy’s final margin of victory was less than 115,000 votes out of nearly 70 million… continue reading Frenemies: The Strange Friendship of JFK and Richard Nixon
By written by Richard L. November 3, 2021 1
Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Al-Bustan Seeds of Cultural are offering free, virtual Arabic Conversational Classes! There are many reasons to learn conversational Arabic... There are over… continue reading Let's Speak Arabic!
By written by Joe S. October 5, 2021 7