Video Gallery
From tutorials on our digital resources to book recommendations from our stellar staff, check out the Free Library’s video gallery below for a plethora of expert advice and more.
The 2021 One Book, One Philadelphia Selection is...
The Free Library is thrilled to announce the 19th annual One Book, One Philadelphia selection... "The Tradition" by Jericho Brown. Read more about this year's selection, programming, and events on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4457 #OneBookOnePhiladelphia
The 2021 One Book, One Philadelphia Selection is...
January 5, 2021
Catalog Tips: Searching for Books for the Whole Family
In the first post of a new blog and video series, we’ll break down how to use our catalog to place books on hold for your family. we’ll go over the basics and offer some tips on using the features within our catalog to find and pick out books your whole family will enjoy! Read more on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4433
Catalog Tips: Searching for Books for the Whole Family
January 12, 2021
Books Talk @ Overbrook Library! Ep1: This Book Is Anti-Racist
In this episode, "This Book Is Anti-Racist" written by Tiffany Jewell and illustrated by Aurélia Durand is discussed. You can find this book and many more in our catalog: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2522736
Books Talk @ Overbrook Library! Ep1: This Book Is Anti-Racist
January 4, 2021
Book Feast – Toni Morrison's Mary Janes
In this episode, learn basic candy making techniques to recreate the Mary Janes highlighted in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. Have you ever thought about why we use the same vocabulary to describe consuming food and consuming knowledge? How we’re hungry for the truth, devour a good book, and digest information? Reading satisfies us in such fundamental ways, it feels almost as essential as feeding ourselves. Book Feast celebrates this connection, by exploring literary passages culinarily and reminding us that nourishing both our bodies and our minds ensures our survival. Mary Janes (Peanut Butter Molasses Taffy) Yield: about 50 candies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup molasses 2/3 cup water 1 cup commercial creamy peanut butter salt to taste (0-1 tsp) References: "Candy Temperature Chart" by Thermoworks www.thermoworks.com/pdf/candy_temperature_chart.pdf The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook (2012) by Liz Gutman catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1868306 The Complete Photo Guide to Candy Making (2014) by Autumn Carpenter catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1939546 Peeny Butter Fudge (2009) by Toni Morrison catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1704786 Recommended: Witt, Doris. Black Hunger: Food and the Politics of U.S. Identity. Oxford University Press, 1999. (catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2559679 ) Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) (catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2506652 ) or one of her many interviews and lectures available on YouTube. “Toni Morrison’s Profound and Unrelenting Vision” by Hilton Als in The New Yorker (www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/03/toni-morrisons-profound-and-unrelenting-vision ) Obituary by Margalit Fox in The New York Times (www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/books/toni-morrison-dead.html) Philly Bookstores: Hakim’s http://hakimsbookstore.com (West) PBC, formerly Penn Book Center http://pennbookcenter.com (West) Bindlestiff Books http://bindlestiffbooks.wordpress.com (West) Uncle Bobby’s https://www.unclebobbies.com/ (Northwest) Harriet’s Bookshop https://www.harriettsbookshop.com/ (Fishtown) #FreeLibrary #Cooking #Literature
Book Feast – Toni Morrison's Mary Janes
December 15, 2020
Reference Solutions: Your Small Business Development Tool
Welcome to Reference Solutions: Your Small Business Development Tool, presented by Bill Carlson, Customer Success Manager with Data-Axel Reference Solutions. This demonstration will introduce you to one of BRIC’s most powerful business databases, Reference Solutions! Learn how to access Reference Solutions from home through freelibrary.org, how to identify new sales prospects, create customized business and consumer marketing lists, identify key business contacts, locate home-based businesses, find businesses with web addresses, gather competitive business intelligence, and identify major industry groups. Read more on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4427 Access business resources @ http://www.freelibrary.org/business Access Reference Solutions with your Free Library library card number and PIN: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/elecres/referenceusa.cfm Chapter 1: Introduction to Reference Solutions (0:00) Chapter 2: Reference Solutions: US Businesses (9:16) Chapter 3: Reference Solutions: US New Businesses (56:49) Chapter 4: Reference Solutions: US Historical Businesses (1:01:25) Chapter 5: Reference Solutions: US Consumers / Lifestyles (1:07:25) Chapter 6: Reference Solutions: US New Movers / Homeowners (1:18:14) This session was recorded on November 18, 2020. #FreeLibrary #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Reference Solutions: Your Small Business Development Tool
December 4, 2020
How to Recommend a Title in OverDrive
In this video, you will learn how-to recommend a digital title for purchase through Free Library's OverDrive digital media resource. You can access OverDrive through the Free Library's Databases page with your library card via the following link: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/elecres/overdrive.cfm
How to Recommend a Title in OverDrive
November 24, 2020
How to Find Food Distribution Sites in Philadelphia
Learn how to find food distribution sites in Philadelphia through this how-to video. For more information, visit our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4414
How to Find Food Distribution Sites in Philadelphia
November 18, 2020
How to Find COVID-19 Testing Sites in Philadelphia
Learn how to find COVID-19 testing sites in Philadelphia through this how-to video. For more information, visit our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4414
How to Find COVID-19 Testing Sites in Philadelphia
November 18, 2020
Compiling Sales Lists
Welcome to BRIC's Compiling Sales Lists class. This class will introduce you to building free business to business and business to consumer sales lists using FREE library resources! Learn how you can create targeted and custom searches based on geography, sales, income, and additional refining characteristics, how to find and narrow your target audience, and make use of demographic and market research. Sales lists resource guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10AeJ96CqQFfN0x83fBnlvc49Kd9qDXP-wfBQsNz22hA/edit?usp=sharing Access business resources @ freelibrary.org/business Chapter 1: Introduction to Sales Lists and Customer Segments (0:00) Chapter 2: Business-to-Business Sales Lists (8:32) Chapter 3: Business-to-Consumer Sales Lists (39:42) Chapter 4: Service Leads (1:00:46) Chapter 5: Consumer and Demographic Research (1:11:24) Chapter 6: Final Takeaways and Contact Us (1:25:02) This session was recorded on October 21, 2020. Read more about this webinar and BRIC on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4397 #FreeLibrary #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Compiling Sales Lists
October 29, 2020
How-to Apply for Phase 2 Rental Assistance | Landlords
This video is a how-to for Landlords on applying for phase 2 Rental Assistance through the City of Philadelphia. #RentalAssitance #FreeLibraryHotSpots #PhiladelphiaHousingDevelopmentCorporation
How-to Apply for Phase 2 Rental Assistance | Landlords
October 15, 2020
How-to Apply for Phase 2 Rental Assistance | Tenants
This video is a how-to for Tenants on applying for phase 2 Rental Assistance through the City of Philadelphia. #RentalAssitance #FreeLibraryHotSpots #PhiladelphiaHousingDevelopmentCorporation
How-to Apply for Phase 2 Rental Assistance | Tenants
October 15, 2020
Medieval Life: European Manuscripts in Philadelphia Collections
What do books and objects from 800 years ago have to do with our present-day concerns? This exhibition uses objects from the distant past to illuminate enduring topics, such as how we practice religion, interact with our government, earn income, build families, and experience the natural environment. #MedievalLife #FreeLibrarySpecialCollections #FreeLibraryExhibitions
Medieval Life: European Manuscripts in Philadelphia Collections
October 16, 2020
Introduction to Demographic Research: Finding Your Target Audience
Welcome to BRIC's Introduction to Demographic Research: Finding Your Target Audience. In this class you will learn how to find and narrow your target audience using Free Library of Philadelphia databases and other free resources. We will also discuss how to make use of demographics, psychographics, market research, and open data. Read more on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4360 Access business resources @ http://www.freelibrary.org/business Chapter 1: Introduction to Finding Your Target Audience (0:00) Chapter 2: Overview of Research & Resources (13:42) Chapter 3: Government Resources & Open Data (16:56) Chapter 4: Accessing Free Library Databases & Reference USA (22:06) Chapter 5: Simply Analytics (58:26) Chapter 6: Gale eBooks & BRIC Research Appointments (1:15:26) Chapter 7: Next Steps, Additional Services & Contact Us (1:22:54) This session was recorded on September 16, 2020. #FreeLibrary #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Introduction to Demographic Research: Finding Your Target Audience
September 28, 2020
Ode To Unity and Dissent
In this season of uprisings, cries for justice, and calls for unity, Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson and Youth Poet Laureate Mia Concepcion organized nine Philly poets to write a collaborative "Ode to Unity and Dissent." The poets each wrote and recorded their own verses on this theme, which was unified into a new poem made up of many voices. The Free Library is excited to share this video of Philadelphia poets speaking to this moment in our city. #Poetry #PhiladelphiaPoetLaureate #OdeToUnityAndDissent
Ode To Unity and Dissent
September 16, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates for Free Library
2020 has brought many changes to the United States, including changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Free Library stands with immigrants and is here to support the information needs of all Philadelphia residents with resources about citizenship and naturalization. The Free Library Languages and Learning Center will be hosting a Virtual USCIS Information Session on immigration and citizenship on September 23. For more information, please visit and read our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4345 #GovernmentInformation #USCitizenship #FreeLibrary
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates for Free Library
September 8, 2020
Creating a Competitive Analysis
Welcome to BRIC's Introduction to Creating a Competitive Analysis. Learn how to conduct a competitive analysis using free library resources! This class will introduce you to the knowledge required to identify your industry competitors, profile your key competition, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors against your own company. In this session, you will learn: -How to identify your industry competitors -Profiling your key competition -How to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors against your company Read more on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4333 Access business resources @ freelibrary.org/business Chapter 1: Introduction to Researching Competitors (0:00) Chapter 2: Industry Classification Codes (10:41) Chapter 3: Accessing Free Library Databases & Reference USA (16:12) Chapter 4: Mergent Intellect: Advanced Search (39:44) Chapter 5: Simply Analytics (50:57) Chapter 6: YELP & BRIC Research Appointments (1:03:03) Chapter 7: Next Steps (1:05:52) Chapter 8: Additional Services & Contact Us (1:10:35) This session was recorded on August 19, 2020. #FreeLibrary #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Creating a Competitive Analysis
September 1, 2020
Storytime with Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah | A Place Inside of Me and The Goodbye Book
Listen and watch as Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah read "A Place Inside of Me", written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Noa Denmon, as well as "The Goodbye Book" by Todd Parr. Thank you to Miss Sarah for all she has done for our library community and we wish her good luck on her new adventures in Pittsburgh! Visit our calendar for more virtual storytimes! https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar #DonatucciLibrary #VirtualProgramming #Storytimes
Storytime with Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah | A Place Inside of Me and The Goodbye Book
August 29, 2020
Mindfulness from the Philly Goat Project
Closeout the 2020 Summer of Wonder virtual experience with the Free Library of Philadelphia's Parkway Central Children's Department and the Philly Goat Project! #ChildrensProgramming #VirtualEvents #PhillyGoatProject
Mindfulness from the Philly Goat Project
August 27, 2020
Storytime with Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah | Yo Soy Muslim
Listen and watch as Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah read "Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter", written by Mark Gonzales and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amin, as well as discuss the history and culture of Iran. Visit our calendar for more virtual storytimes! https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar #DonatucciLibrary #VirtualProgramming #Storytimes
Storytime with Miss Sunita and Miss Sarah | Yo Soy Muslim
August 27, 2020
Edible Alphabet | Learn How To Make Kotlets
In this video, learn through step-by-step instructions how to make kotlets, a delicious and hearty Persian beef-and-potato dish that can be served warm or cold! #EdibleAlphabet #CulinaryLiteracy #FreeLibraryCooks
Edible Alphabet | Learn How To Make Kotlets
August 25, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Robot
This week we are making robots! Adult supervision is recommended when using hot glue or scissors. You can use anything you want to make your cool robot, but if you want to make one like we made, you’ll need: • 1 hot glue gun and some glue sticks • 1 tin can • aluminum foil • a small box • a can carrier cut in half • 2 peanut butter jar lids • 3-4 soda or water bottle lids • 2 bottle caps • 1 small plastic tube • 1 pipe cleaner • soda tabs Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Robot
August 24, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Cactus Character
This week we are making cactus characters... with hats! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project, you will need: • 1 paper tube • paper • markers • scissors • glue • 1 egg carton Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Cactus Character
August 18, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Alligator
This week we are making an alligator! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project you will need: • 1 egg carton • 2 pipe cleaners • glue • paper • pencil • scissors • marker Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Alligator
August 11, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Stamps
This week we are making our own stamps! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project you will need: • styrofoam (egg carton lid as example) • scissors • paper • pencil • markers (or paint) Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Stamps
August 3, 2020
Let's Learn to Drive @ The Free Library
Find practice tests for the PA drivers permit exam, the motorcycle operator's test, the CDL practice test, as well as digital versions of the PA Driver’s Handbook, the PA Motorcycle Handbook, and the PA CDL Handbook. Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card View all Free Library databases: http://libwww.freelibrary.org/databases/index.cfm #howtodrive #passdrivingtest #FreeLibrary
Let's Learn to Drive @ The Free Library
July 21, 2020
Kanopy Tutorial
This tutorial demonstrates easy to follow step-by step instructions for streaming the Kanopy movie platform on a Smart TV or a tablet. Available To: All online users with a Free Library of Philadelphia library card View all Free Library databases: http://libwww.freelibrary.org/databases/index.cfm #howtostreamkanopy #movies #FreeLibrary
Kanopy Tutorial
July 30, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Bug Buddies
This week we are making two types of bugs from egg cartons! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors or other sharp objects. To make this project you will need: • 1 egg carton • wax paper • scissors • scrap paper • markers • pipe cleaner • glue Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Bug Buddies
July 28, 2020
Gale ebooks: Business Plans Handbook
Take a tour of BRIC's favorite place to access full-text sample business plans! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Gale ebooks: Business Plans Handbook
July 27, 2020
Mergent Intellect: First Research
Take a tour of BRIC's go-to market research database! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Mergent Intellect: First Research
July 27, 2020
Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Program
Take a tour of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Program
July 27, 2020
Online Learning: Lynda.com and Universal Class
Take a tour of the Free Library's premier online learning databases, Lynda.com and Universal Class! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Online Learning: Lynda.com and Universal Class
July 27, 2020
Reference USA: US Businesses, US New Businesses, and US Healthcare
Take a tour of BRIC's go-to business research and B2B sales list databases, Reference USA: US Businesses, US New Businesses, and US Healthcare! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Reference USA: US Businesses, US New Businesses, and US Healthcare
July 27, 2020
Reference USA: US Consumers / Lifestyles and New Movers / Homeowners
Take a tour of BRIC's go-to demographics and B2C sales list databases, Reference USA: US Consumers/Lifestyles and New Movers/Homeowners! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Reference USA: US Consumers / Lifestyles and New Movers / Homeowners
July 27, 2020
Simply Analytics
Take a tour of BRIC's powerful demographics and GIS mapping database, Simply Analytics! #business #smallbiz #freelibraryanywhere
Simply Analytics
July 27, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Binoculars
To make this project you will need: • 1 paper towel tube (or 2 toilet paper tubes) • magazine paper • glue • scissors • string • pencil • thumbtack • tape Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Binoculars
July 20, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Bee Bank
This week we are making a bank for all of that loose change you’re finding in the couch! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors or other sharp objects. To make this project you will need: • a clean plastic jar or wide mouthed plastic water bottle • paper • scissors • a knife (if you are creating a coin slot) • tape • a pipe cleaner • markers • scrap paper for a work surface Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Bee Bank
July 13, 2020
Sing Some History: Folk Songs of Philadelphia
For closed captions, click CC in lower right-hand corner of video on Youtube —————————————— Read and learn more on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4273 http://facebook.com/freelibraryoak —————————————— Additional Resources: Resources for Children: The Lenape people are the Indigenous people whose land we live on in the Philadelphia area. Here is a book by a Lenape author about a present-day Lenape family (When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger): https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1639831 Biography of Reverend Tindley: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2522906 History of “We Shall Overcome”: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1930971 Biographies of other folk musicians — Elizabeth Cotten: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2173437 Pete Seeger: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2085197 Children’s CD recommendations: Lead Belly: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1695647 Ella Jenkins: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/1630317 —————————————— Resources for Adults: The Lenape people are the Indigenous people whose land we live on in the Philadelphia area. Here is a resource from the Delaware Tribe (forced to move to Oklahoma in the mid-1800s) on the history of their social dance music and instruments: http://delawaretribe.org/blog/2013/06/26/social-dances Biography of Sarah Josepha Hale: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sarah-Josepha-Hale James A. Bland was a Black minstrel performer. Information on minstrelsy (note: contains pictures of blackface): https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/blackface-birth-american-stereotype Information on Black minstrel performers: https://exhibits.lib.usf.edu/exhibits/show/minstrelsy/jimcrow-to-jolson/african-american-performers Biography of Mr. Bland: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/bland-james-1854-1911 How to speak with children about racism (regarding both Black children and non-Black children): https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-honestly-with-children-about-racism Information about pawpaws: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/09/15/550985844/this-once-obscure-fruit-is-on-its-way-to-becoming-pawpaw-pawpular Biography of Reverend Tindley: https://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-59 CD recommendations: Rhiannon Giddens: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2073250 Jake Blount: https://daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/jake-blount-spider-tales-review
Sing Some History: Folk Songs of Philadelphia
July 8, 2020
DIY Thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.This project is intended for children with an adult caregiver. Please make sure you get help from an adult with this project.* To make this project, you will need: • an empty plastic bottle • a straw • rubbing alcohol* • food coloring • air-dry clay #SummerOfWonder #STEM #FreeLibrary
DIY Thermometer
July 1, 2020
How to Make an Anemometer
An anemometer is an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind. This project is intended for children with an adult caregiver. Some items will need to be cut out. Please make sure you get help from an adult with this project. To make this project, you will need: • one pencil • two straws, or pieces of cardboard • small rubberbands • five paper cups #SummerOfWonder #STEM #FreeLibrary
How to Make an Anemometer
July 1, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Spin Drum
This week we are making a spin drum! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project, you will need: • cardboard • scissors • a pencil or other long, straight, stick-like object • two beads • string or yarn • tape • glue • paper Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Spin Drum
July 6, 2020
Book Feast – García Márquez’s Bananas
In this episode, learn how to make banana cream pie, taking as inspiration bananas growing in Macondo, the fictional setting of Gabriel García Márquez’s Cien años de soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude]. Check out the Harry Ransom Center’s digital exhibition on the author https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/2020/gabriel-garcia-marquez/ through January 3, 2021 and watch Banana Land: Blood, Bullets & Poison (2016) https://youtu.be/MoRmtQht8-E to learn about exploitative plantations and the Banana Massacre. Have you ever thought about why we use use the same vocabulary to describe consuming food and knowledge? How we are hungry for the truth, devour a good book, and digest information? Reading satisfies us in such a fundamental way, it feels as essential as feeding ourselves. Book Feast celebrates this connection, by exploring literary passages culinarily and reminding us that nourishing both our bodies and our minds ensures our survival. Basic Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière) Recipe: 600 g (2½ cups) whole milk 150 g (⅔ cup) sugar (divided) 2 g (¼ teaspoons) table salt 35 g (¼ cup) cornstarch or flour [half of sugar] 100 g (~5 large) egg yolks 28 g (2 tablespoons) butter 1 teaspoon extract West Philly Bookstores: Hakim’s http://hakimsbookstore.com PBC, formerly Penn Book Center http://pennbookcenter.com Bindlestiff Books http://bindlestiffbooks.wordpress.com Free Library of Philadelphia catalog: http://catalog.freelibrary.org #FreeLibrary #Cooking #Literature
Book Feast – García Márquez’s Bananas
June 30, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Sailboat
This week we are making an actual, floating sailboat! Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project, you will need: • 1 styrofoam egg carton • scissors • paper • pipe cleaner (or stick or pencil) Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Sailboat
June 29, 2020
Intro to Market Research Recording
Welcome to BRIC's Introduction to Market Research. This video will introduce you to market research using free library resources! You will learn how to begin researching your industry to better understand the state of your product or service. In this session, you will learn: • The importance of researching your industry • The importance of industry classification codes • How to gain a better understanding of the market using demographic data • How to examine the market share by researching the competition Market research resource guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxOr2prdBcF5baXb7aa-oeH1ZBpAh2a6efp3zZMhjoc/edit?usp=sharing Access the business resources: http://freelibrary.org/business Chapter 1: Introduction to Market Research (0:00) Chapter 2: Industry Classification Codes (15:02) Chapter 3: Industry Research (20:14) Chapter 4: Competitors and Researching Businesses (44:11) Chapter 5: Consumer and Demographic Research (1:06:22) Chapter 6: Review (1:28:49) Chapter 7: Additional Services & Contact Us (1:29:50) This session was recorded on June 10, 2020. Read more about this webinar and BRIC on our blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4256 #FreeLibrary #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Intro to Market Research Recording
June 17, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Notebook
This week we are making a notebook from a paper bag. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. To make this project you will need: • one paper bag • scissors • markers/ crayons/ colored pencils • glue (optional) Happy Crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Notebook
June 23, 2020
Book Feast – Dostoevsky's Onion
In this episode, learn how to process and use onions, taking as inspiration Grushenka’s tale of an onion from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Братья Карамазовы [The Brothers Karamazov]. Have you ever thought about why we use use the same vocabulary to describe consuming food and knowledge? How we are hungry for the truth, devour a good book, and digest information? Reading satisfies us in such a fundamental way, it feels as essential as feeding ourselves. Book Feast celebrates this connection, by exploring literary passages culinarily and reminding us that nourishing both our bodies and our minds ensures our survival. West Philly Bookstores: Hakim’s http://hakimsbookstore.com PBC, formerly Penn Book Center http://pennbookcenter.com Bindlestiff Books http://bindlestiffbooks.wordpress.com Free Library of Philadelphia catalog: http://catalog.freelibrary.org Brothers K on Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28054/28054-h/28054-h.html Share your experience with The Brothers Karamazov or literary dishes that have meaning for you! #FreeLibrary #Cooking #Literature
Book Feast – Dostoevsky's Onion
June 16, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Treasure Chest
This week we are making a treasure chest! Adult supervision is recommended to help cut out some items. To make this craft you will need: • one egg carton cut in half • one small piece of cardboard or paper • tape • scissors • glue • tissue paper (optional) • aluminum foil • paper for decoration • markers We hope you enjoy this video and check back again next week for another recycled craft. Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Treasure Chest
June 15, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Pinwheels
This week we are making pinwheels! All ages are welcome to participate and, as always, adult supervision is recommended as some items will need to be cut. To make this project, you will need: • paper • scissors • toilet paper tube • tape • pushpin We hope you enjoy this video and check back next week for another recycled craft! Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Pinwheels
June 9, 2020
Find Your Story with the Free Library’s Virtual Summer of Wonder!
Feeling at a loss for learning this summer? Looking for fun ways to expand your mind and keep your summer fresh and engaging—even indoors? The Free Library has a new virtual Summer of Wonder experience for you! From June 1- August 31, kids, teens, and adults, can sign up online to collect points and earn badges for Summer of Wonder activities and time spent reading! Visit our website for more information: http://www.freelibrary.org/summerreading Welcome to Summer Reading 00:00 - Introduction to Summer of Wonder 00:49 - Track your progress online, write reviews, and more! And, a few words from librarians: 01:30 - Ms. Mary 02:37 - Ms. Dana 03:49 - Mr. Rich 04:54 - Ms. Christina #FreeLibrary #SummerReading #SummerOfWonder
Find Your Story with the Free Library’s Virtual Summer of Wonder!
June 9, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Frog Catch Game
This week we are making a frog catch game: a craft and a game all in one! Adult supervision is recommended as some items will need to be cut and/or stapled. To make this project, you will need: • Toilet paper tube • Scissors • String or floss • Crayons or markers • Tape or stapler • Aluminum foil We hope you enjoy this video and check back next week for another recycled craft! Happy crafting! #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary
Recycled Crafts: Frog Catch Game
June 9, 2020
Recycled Crafts: Paper Beads
A step-by-step instructional video of how to make paper beads from items you have at home. *This project is intended for children with an adult caregiver. Some items will need to be cut out. Please make sure you get help from an adult with this project.* You will need: • scissors • glue • paper • toothpicks or pencils • string or floss • nail polish (optional) #DIY #ArtsAndCrafts #FreeLibrary