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I always wanted to explore creative writing! It’s fascinating to understand what tools and mechanisms writers use to craft a story or a poem. Creating with words is an amazing and fun… continue reading Creative Writing: Discovering Your Inner Voice
By written by Mary Marques May 13, 2021 2
Baking with Becca began at Whitman Library , nestled between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Snyder Avenue in South Philly. When COVID hit, we had to take a long break. I continued to grow and learn to… continue reading Baking with Becca: Cooking Outside the Box
By written by Rebecca M. April 8, 2021 1
by Breshay Woods — Languages and Learning Center Intern Writing is an important part of daily life. We are expected to communicate clearly through writing in many different situations.… continue reading Improve Your Writing with the Free Library
By written by Lindsay S. March 15, 2021
January 23 happens to be a date of importance for two similar reasons: it is the birthday of John Hancock , who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence , with his name… continue reading Celebrate National Handwriting Day!
By written by Linda Y. January 22, 2021
The Nourishing Literacy team is thinking of our school student friends, their loved ones, and the incredible community of Philadelphia teachers. We are sending wishes of health and peace… continue reading Information and Ideas for Youth and Family Remote Learning
By written by Shayna M. April 29, 2020
Last spring, once a week for three weeks, students at the Greater Olney Library played guitars and wrote their own songs. Laughter could be heard from our upstairs meeting room as the students… continue reading Mighty Writers Workshops Help Teach Kids How To Write at Greater Olney Library
By written by Joy K. March 4, 2020
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month , is a creative exercise in perseverance for writers everywhere. It is a challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel during the 30 days of November.… continue reading NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month!
By written by Kelly D. November 18, 2019 7
¿Conoces a un adulto hispanohablante que necesita ayuda para aprender a leer y escribir? Estamos aceptando estudiantes adultos en la biblioteca de Kensington para un curso gratuito de… continue reading Leamos en la Biblioteca: ¡Clases de Alfabetización! Leamos @ The Library: Spanish Literacy Class!
By written by Lindsay S. August 27, 2019
A zine (pronounced zeen) is a small-circulation, self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images. Usually hand-made using found materials and simple supplies, zines can be about… continue reading Get Creative Through the DIY Method of Zine Making!
By written by Michelle Z. May 20, 2019 2
Turn the page to a new season with the Free Library’s Spring Reading Challenge ! Readers of all ages—whether individually or as part of a classroom or group —can create accounts… continue reading Look to Spring with the Spring Reading Challenge
By written by Molly B. March 11, 2019 3
If you totaled up all your tweets, comments, texts, and Facebook posts for one day, do you think they might add up to 1,667 words? They might very well – in which case, why not try… continue reading It's National Novel Writing Month—Get Motivated to Start Writing Your Own Book!
By written by Violet L. November 6, 2018
From Tuesday, September 25 through Tuesday, October 30, the Public Library Association (PLA) – a division of the American Library Association (ALA) – will be accepting submissions of… continue reading Submit Your Short Story for the PLA's National Writing Contest!
By written by Kate C. September 21, 2018 2
There’s something about writing poetry that sparks the need to shape the community around us. It inspires us to engage with others, it encourages reflection—and it incites change.… continue reading Passion = Poetry: Be the Next Youth Poet Laureate!
By written by Kalela W. May 14, 2018 5
November is the quintessential month of community, tying the nation and families together in a cranberry and pumpkin spice-scented weave of traffic jams and tryptophan that decoct into something… continue reading Plugging Away For NaNoWriMo? Let The Free Library Help You Across the Finish Line!
By written by Adiel L. November 27, 2017
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "Fangs to Flesh" - A World Builders Writing Club Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. July 12, 2017 1
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "Nessa's Flower" - A World Builders Writing Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. October 5, 2016 1
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "I Fall For You Even Every Time" - World Builders Writing Club Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. June 23, 2016
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "Stick-Figure Bobby" - A World Builders Writing Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. May 4, 2016 1
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and showcase some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first… continue reading "The Basics" - A World Builders Writing Submission
By written by Tamoul Q. March 28, 2016 2
The World Builders Writing Club is a diverse group of aspiring authors who meet once a month and will be showcasing some of their work on the Free Library blog. Please enjoy this first look at a… continue reading World Builders - The Writing Club for Free Thinkers
By written by Tamoul Q. February 25, 2016 1