Posts by Alexa L. (11)
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Summer is in full swing: temperatures are high, days are long, school is out for break, and the Ravens are on the rooftop! Join the Raven Society, the Free Library’s community of young… continue reading Ravens on the Rooftop: A Summer Celebration Atop the Parkway Central Library!
By written by Alexa L. June 5, 2019
Every year, the Free Library of Philadelphia hosts a Family Fest —a celebration just for children and their families in the historic Parkway Central Library . Open to the public, this very… continue reading Celebrate the Free Library at This Year’s Family Fest!
By written by Alexa L. March 25, 2019
This time of year, so many people are caught up in the spirit of giving—from giving gifts to loved ones, to giving back to their communities. I can’t think of a better way to get into… continue reading Show Your Library Love This Holiday Season!
By written by Alexa L. December 21, 2018
Having a hard time finding a special gift for that impossible-to-shop-for book fanatic in your life? We have a unique gift idea for you—one that celebrates your loved one’s love of… continue reading Give a Gift from the Heart: Dedicate a Bookplate at the Free Library!
By written by Alexa L. December 10, 2018
Looking for a fun and fabulous time while supporting Philadelphia’s beloved Free Library and the countless ways it serves Philadelphians? Listen up , because one of our favorite ways you can… continue reading Join us for Feast Your Imagination: A Free Library Fête!
By written by Alexa L. November 30, 2018
Temperatures are getting warmer, days are getting longer, schools are out for break, and that can only mean one thing: summer! The season will officially begin in the northern hemisphere on… continue reading Celebrate the Summer Solstice with the Ravens on Our Rooftop!
By written by Alexa L. June 15, 2018
This year has been full of meaningful milestones not only for the Free Library, but for the entire city of Philadelphia. Notably, our boulevard magnifique, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway,… continue reading Celebrate the History of our City and the Free Library at the 2018 Family Event!
By written by Alexa L. April 16, 2018
Thank you for being our valentine all year round. Because of the love you’ve shown us, we are able to… …run the largest no-cost afterschool program in the city, LEAP ,… continue reading We <3 You Too!
By written by Alexa L. February 14, 2018
In case you didn’t hear, the 2017 Beaux Arts Bash was a smashing success! On Saturday, December 9, the Parkway Central Library was transformed for the Free Library’s biggest… continue reading A Historic Night at Parkway Central, Beaux Arts Bash 2017!
By written by Alexa L. December 29, 2017
What if this holiday season you could skip the lines, dodge the crowds, avoid internet-search fatigue … and get the perfect gift for all the bookworms on your list? Some might call that a… continue reading A Unique Gift That Gives Back, Dedicate a Bookplate at the Free Library!
By written by Alexa L. December 11, 2017
As a dedicated Library user, you have likely interacted with the Free Library of Philadelphia on countless occasions—whether you’ve borrowed books in one of our 54 neighborhood… continue reading Support the Free Library with Style—at the Beaux Arts Bash!
By written by Alexa L. November 27, 2017