Tagged Literacy
Celebrate National Family Literacy Day with Free Library Resources
In 1994, Congress designated National Family Literacy Day on November 1 to encourage learning beyond the classroom and across generations. This observance aims to strengthen family bonds through shared learning experiences and…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. As with many learning disabilities, there can be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding around what dyslexia is and how best to support learners who are struggling to read. Folks at the library…
The Importance of Reading Banned Books
While "books usually are challenged with the best intentions," for example, to shield children from "difficult ideas and information," the American Library Association (ALA) notes that censorship itself can…
McPherson Square Welcomes the Story Trail Project
In 2023, KABOOM! , the nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, brought playful learning and literacy organizations together to co-create a Story Trail — an interactive trail with story panels like a book…
New Adult Learning Titles in the Free Library's Catalog
Languages and Learning is the Free Library of Philadelphia's department for adult education support, connecting patrons seeking Adult Basic Education, English Language Learner , and World Language support to the appropriate…
Languages and Learning: Adult Education at the Free Library
The Free Library’s mission is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity for all Philadelphians. You’re probably familiar with our many branches and departments, along with the incredible resources and…
Promoting Literacy with the Free Library of Philadelphia
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, let’s take a look at some local…
Helping Philly Youth "March" into Reading
March is designated as National Reading Month to not only celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss — prolific author of beloved children’s books such as The Cat in the Hat , Green Eggs and Ham , and Horton Hears…
Enjoy Online Reading Challenges Year-Round!
You may have heard of our citywide Summer of Wonder program full of activities, programs, and prizes for all ages, but did you know that the Free Library offers an Online Reading Challenge that runs all year long? And…
Request a Tutor With the Free Library
Do you need one-on-one help to sharpen your reading and writing skills? Then consider requesting a tutor with the Free Library of Philadelphia! The Free Library Tutoring Program pairs adult learners with trained tutors to help…
The Free Library Seeks Volunteer Tutors
Do you want to use your knowledge and experience to give back to the Philadelphia community? Then consider becoming a tutor with the Free Library of Philadelphia! The Free Library is looking for tutors to help adults strengthen their…
Leamos! Adult Literacy for Spanish Speakers
¡Leamos! es un curso gratuito de alfabetización con componentes en línea y presenciales que enseña a adultos hispanohablantes y analfabetos a leer y escribir en español. El curso consta de 43 lecciones…
The Community Impact Awards Are Canceled Due to Unsafe Air Quality Levels
Due to unsafe air quality levels we have canceled tonight's event. Following the recommendation of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to limit outdoor activities, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this…
Introducing the Languages and Learning Center’s Participant Advisory Board
The Languages and Learning Center (LLC) is excited to introduce the members of our Participant Advisory Board (PAB) to the Free Library community. Our Participant Advisory Board launched in June 2021, inspired by a similar project at…
Adults CAN Learn to READ
Would you like to teach adults to read? There are many people who need this help and very few places where they can get it. The Free Library is dedicated to advancing literacy for all. To this end, the Library's Languages and…
Adult Literacy Book Club's Winter Book Selection
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 books! Don't always have a lot of time…
2021's Words of the Year
Words mean things. We communicate with them, express ourselves with them, define and describe our surroundings and world with them. In the 21st Century, in the absence of physical reference books, we also look them up through online…
Introducing World Language Tutoring
Would you like to learn a new language for an upcoming vacation? Or would you like to share the love of your language with someone? As the New Year approaches, the Languages and Learning Center is providing the opportunity for you to…
The Adult Literacy Book Club's Fall Book Selection
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 books! Don't always have a lot of time…
The Adult Literacy Book Club's Latest Book Selection
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 books! Don't always have a lot of time…
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Read Baby Read Yoga
We have a very special guest for two of our Read, Baby, Read dates! We are happy to welcome Miss Mia, of Black Girls with Green Thumbs, for a special yoga session. This is designed for young children and their adults to learn calming…
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes,…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes,…
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend
The Author Events Series presents Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend REGISTER Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney…
Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes,…
Music and Movement Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Jennifer Haigh | Rabbit Moon
The Author Events Series presents Jennifer Haigh | Rabbit Moon REGISTER Four years after their bitter divorce, Claire and Aaron Litvak get a phone call no parent is prepared for: their 22-year-old daughter Lindsey, teaching…
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Check out our home user guide
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Ready4K
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Overdrive World Languages eReading Room
Download ebooks and audiobooks in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, French, and other languages. Get the Libby app to borrow on the go.
OverDrive Sala de Lectura Electrónica en Español
Descargue libros electrónicos y audiolibros en español para niños, adolescentes y adultos. (Download ebooks and audiobooks in Spanish for kids, teens, and adults.)
Overdrive Kid's eReading Room
Ebooks and audiobooks from Overdrive for young readers. Get the Libby app to borrow on the go.
BookFlix *
A digital literacy resource, for grades preK-3, that pairs animated stories with nonfiction ebooks to build a love of reading. Includes lesson plans for teachers and tips for caregivers
Dennis Yi Tenen | Literary Theory for Robots: How Computers Learned to Write
Dennis Yi Tenen is an associate professor of English at Columbia University, where he also serves as co-director of the Center for Comparative Media. Affiliated with Columbia’s Data Science Institute, he is a former fellow at the…
Robert Darnton | A Literary Tour de France: The World of Books on the Eve of the French Revolution
Cultural historian Robert Darnton is the author The Great Cat Massacre: And Other Episodes in French Cultural History . His many other books include The Business of Enlightenment , Berlin Journal , The Case for Books , and The Devil in…