Posts by K-Fai S. (10)
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The Maker Movement has been in full swing at the Free Library! Since September we have been offering afterschool maker programming, with an emphasis on introducing youth in North Philadelphia to… continue reading Putting the “A” in STEM: Creativity and Making at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by K-Fai S. November 20, 2013
This summer through an opportunity from the Maker Ed Initiative and a Project:Connect grant , we partnered with the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and Design… continue reading Connected Messages: Youth-Created Interactive Murals at the Free Library
By written by K-Fai S. October 3, 2013
Since June 2013, more than one hundred youth across Philadelphia have participated in free Maker programming at library locations. For many of these youth, this was the first time they were… continue reading Maker Celebration at Parkway Central this Saturday from 10-2!
By written by K-Fai S. August 15, 2013
The Maker Ed Initiative , embedded in five Free Library locations in some of Philadelphia’s most underserved communities, is mentoring teens and youth in a variety of maker activities from… continue reading Making as a Celebration: Increasing Access to Creative Technology at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by K-Fai S. July 31, 2013
Do you love learning and DIY projects? Are you interested in the intersection and overlap of technology and creativity? You may already be a maker! The Maker Movement generally refers to a… continue reading The Maker Movement at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by K-Fai S. July 22, 2013
Spring Break is right around the corner for Philly kids, tweens, and teens. They'll have a whole week of freedom from school, but even free time can get a little dull after a while. After all,… continue reading Teen Media Week at Free Library Hot Spots! March 25-28, 2013
By written by K-Fai S. March 19, 2013 1
The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) announced today that the Born Brave Bus is headed back on the road, without Lady Gaga, heading to Philly and three other select cities (Washington DC, New York,… continue reading The Born Brave Bus Tour is Back!
By written by K-Fai S. March 14, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to partner with the Maker Education Initiative as part of their national Maker Corps Program for summer 2013. This unique program will provide… continue reading Library as Youth Maker Space – coming soon to a neighborhood location near you!
By written by K-Fai S. February 21, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY are teaming up to present selections from the award-winning 2011 documentary BULLY followed by a q&a session with Cynthia Lowen, Producer and Writer… continue reading The Free Library and WHYY present BULLY
By written by K-Fai S. February 1, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to announce that it will be partnering with Lady Gaga’s Born Brave Bus Tour (BBBT) on February 19 and 20, 2013, at the Wells Fargo Center as… continue reading Lady Gaga's Born Brave Bus Tour and the Free Library
By written by K-Fai S. January 9, 2013