Tagged Literacy
Celebrate International Literacy Day with the Free Library!
Happy International Literacy Day ! Literacy is, of course, very near and dear to our hearts here at the Free Library, and a core tenet of our mission to serve Philadelphians. And while everyone knows libraries are literacy hubs, what…
Hit the Books with the Free Library!
Now that the summer is drawing to a close, children, teens, and even adults are prepping for the start of the coming school year. We at the Free Library of Philadelphia are prepping, too! That is, we’re organizing events and…
Our Summer of Wonder is Almost at an End : (
With the end of August comes the end of this year’s Summer of Wonder . But what a summer it’s been! We’ve sleuthed with the best at the The Rosenbach , written our own stories at Roxborough Library , discussed what…
Be a Phanatic about Reading!
Did you know that the Phillie Phanatic loves to read? He does! He even enjoys hanging out with other book lovers. That’s why he and the Phillies teamed up with the Free Library of Philadelphia to offer special prizes to a select…
Meet Our Summer of Wonder Outreach Team!
The Summer of Wonder is happening across the city at every Free Library of Philadelphia location . It’s also happening online through the end of August. But did you know that the Summer of Wonder is also happening at daycare…
New Family Fun Literacy Backpacks at Eastwick Library!
Eastwick Library is excited to announce our new Family Fun Literacy Backpacks. Our backpacks are a pilot program selected by the Library’s Strategic Initiatives Office to support the City of Philadelphia’s citywide Read by…
Halfway through the Summer? Already?!
Can you believe the Summer of Wonder is already halfway over? We can’t either. So far, we’ve danced with the Phillie Phanatic, built space ships, and learned how to knit. We’ve done yoga, played new instruments, and,…
Register Now for Science in the Summer
Even though school is out, we at the Free Library are committed to keeping children and teens learning all summer long. That’s why we plan the Summer of Wonder , which includes everything from LEGO building to mystery solving. But…
Embedding Literacy into your Summer Camp
Now that the school year has ended, it’s time to get ready and excited for summer camp! Many camps provide children with great opportunities to learn about new things or participate in activities that don’t fit into the…
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Can Also Join the Summer of Wonder!
"Sign her up? But she can’t even read yet!" This was the reply by a caregiver at a recent Baby and Toddler Storytime , when I encouraged a mother to sign up her 18-month-old child for the Free Library’s summer…
Jumpstart Camp: Free Back to School Prep
It may feel like summer has only just began, but at the Free Library we are already prepping for back-to-school and the arrival of our Jumpstart Camp program. Jumpstart is a three-week camp that meets Monday through…
Meet Greg Pizzoli, Our Summer of Wonder Artist
You may know him as the recipient of multiple Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards . You may know him as the author of such great books as The Watermelon Seed , Good Night Owl , and Number One Sam . Now you can add "Free Library of…
Summer of Wonder Kickoff at Parkway Central!
This week, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrated the start of Summer of Wonder , our summer reading program, with an annual kickoff event featuring special guest visits and a whole bunch of fun activities at Parkway Central .…
Sunday Literacy Program Year In Review!
On Sunday, May 21, the Free Library’s Sunday Literacy Program ended its pilot year with a Family Celebration program at the eleven libraries hosting Sunday Literacy. At the Family Celebration, the participating children…
Welcome to the Summer of Wonder!
It’s starting to feel like summer here at the Free Library of Philadelphia. And with the start to the best season of the year, we’re excited for three months of activities, games, dancing, crafting, and, of course, reading!…
Free Library Prison Services Success
We are thrilled that Stories Alive , a partnership between the Free Library Prison Services program and the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, has been successfully up and running for more than a year. The program helps…
Free Library Expands Sunday Literacy Program at Select Neighborhood Libraries
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to expand our Sunday Literacy program, now at eleven of our neighborhood libraries ! This program offers drop-in assistance to students struggling to read in 1st through 3rd grades. Continuing…
Focus On: Free Library Prison Services
by Ned Scharff A little boy gazes into a Free Library video screen when suddenly a familiar face appears—that of the boy's father, an inmate in a Philadelphia prison. "Dad," the boy exclaims, "Where are you? I…
Free Library Launches Sunday Literacy Program at Select Neighborhood Libraries
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to pilot a new Sunday Literacy program at five of our neighborhood libraries. This program offers drop-in assistance to students struggling to read in 1st through 3rd grades. Beginning Sunday,…
Teen Read Week Is Upon Us!
It’s that time of year again—the beginning of fall when temperatures start to fall and the pumpkin spice must flow. That means it’s almost Teen Read Week —the week of the year with no forced reading for…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh!
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject…
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to a therapy dog at Blackwell Regional Library! Reading to a dog provides a non-judgmental space for children to practice & improve their reading skills, and feel more comfortable reading aloud. Finn & Linus are…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh!
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh!
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369…
Words at Play - Play Party
Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Kimmel Center to discover featrued artwork from the museum, create your own masterpiece, and explore the performing arts! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years.…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh!
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369…
Words at Play - Play Party
Join the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute for exploration of animals and science! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call…
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to a therapy dog at Blackwell Regional Library! Reading to a dog provides a non-judgmental space for children to practice & improve their reading skills, and feel more comfortable reading aloud. Finn & Linus are…
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh!
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject…
Storytime!
Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs and movement.
Storytime!
Young children and families are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369…
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
Overdrive Kid's eReading Room
Ebooks and audiobooks from Overdrive for young readers.
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Bookflix pairs classic storybooks with related nonfiction books - all in streaming format - to build a love of reading and learning.