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Book Release and Author Visit: Jennifer C. Berkshire and The Education Wars
School may be out, but the future of public education is still in session. Pennsylvania courts recently deemed the state’s underfunding of public schools unconstitutional . The State House is poised to consider an education…
Teaching Interior Chinatown — With Appropriate Supports
Early in our Interior Chinatown unit, my co-teacher and I talked to our students about the idea of interior and exterior — an important contrast that structures Charles Yu ’s novel. What did we mean by interior and exterior?…
Nourishing Literacy | The Rainbow Pantry: Spice Blends!
The Nourishing Literacy team and friends have created color-coded spice blends for our Rainbow Pantry. What colorful spices do you enjoy using? Black Spice Blend Toni created a black spice blend that she recommends using to…
Take a GED® or HiSET® Preparation Course with the Free Library
Have you been thinking about returning to school to obtain your high school diploma? Whether you want to qualify for a higher-paying job, get a promotion, continue your education, or simply fulfill a personal goal—…
Stay Connected with the School District of Philadelphia Parent and Family Portal
As the pandemic enters its second year, online platforms and virtual learning continue to serve a critical role in our children’s education. Are you the caregiver of a currently enrolled student in the School District of…
The Philly High School Choice Website Is Now Online!
High School selection season is upon us—the window for students to select a Philadelphia School District High School is open now through November 6. The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) is proud to kick off a new…
Raise Your Hand for Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are big fans of teachers here at the Free Library! From class visits , helping plan lessons, and reading suggestions to participating in professional development opportunities for educators—teachers and librarians have a…
Supporting Teachers Using Google Classrooms
Philadelphia teachers have been tasked with teaching digitally during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Philadelphia School District has embraced Google Classroom for this switch. Online platforms now serve a critical role in our…
Information and Ideas for Youth and Family Remote Learning
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 during this unusual time in our world.…
Reading Resources for School-Aged Children
Schools are closed through the end of this school year, and children and caregivers alike are looking for high-quality reading materials and activities. It's more important than ever to keep young minds engaged in…
Learning from Home? The Free Library Can Help!
If your school or college is affected by COVID-19, resources from the Free Library are available to help students continue their learning from home. You can find all of these digital tools at freelibrary.org/ehomework . You’ll…
Nourishing Literacy 2019/2020 Registration Now Open to School Classrooms!
Nourishing Literacy is the Culinary Literacy Center ’s set of programs that connect youth, teachers, and caregivers to the library through educational cooking opportunities. We offer school year and summer programming for youth,…
Fall for Reading with Our Newest Online Reading Challenge!
This past school year, Ms. Pinkston’s second grade class from Bayard Taylor Elementary surprised the Free Library with a new way to look at our Online Reading Challenge . During the Winter and Spring Reading Challenges, they read,…
School's Out for Summer! Keep Cool at a City Pool, Sprayground, and Your Neighborhood Library!
Today marks the last day of classes for School District of Philadelphia teachers and students and the beginning of summer break! Most thoughts and activities will turn to the outdoors, and when it's time to keep cool from that…
Books for Rising Readers: Strengthening Early Literacy in Philadelphia with a Shared Reading Experience
Though our One Book, One Philadelphia 2018-2019 season is now over, the Free Library will keep connecting readers through a shared text all spring long! We are thrilled to be launching an ambitious pilot program called Books for Rising…
School and Library Partnerships: Florence, Italy at the Library
Over the past two months, second grade students in the Building Bridges with Books program, a partnership between the Free Library and the School District of Philadelphia, had a chance to learn about the culture of one of…
Are you planning for Black History Month in Your Classroom? Join the Free Library for a Teacher Café!
Throughout 2019, the Free Library’s School Partnerships team is continuing to think big about strenghtening and sustaining partnerships between schools and libraries across the city. We want to ensure that every…
Spotlight on School Storytimes: A Visit to Dunbar Elementary
On a recent Monday morning, Paul L. Dunbar School’s kindergarten storytime got a special guest—librarian Kayla H. from the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood library . Dunbar Elementary’s Community Partnerships…
This Sixth Grade "Battle" Was One for the Books!
On Tuesday, October 30, Parkway Central Library ’s Skyline Room was abuzz with the cheers of sixth graders, the sound of buzzers and music, and the roar of applause. The cause? A "Book Battle," a Jeopardy-style…
Better Together: The Free Library Partners with Schools
Now more than ever , students and teachers at our schools need the information and skills that librarians and libraries can provide. This year, the Free Library is working to spread the word about the information, ideas, and resources…