Earlier this week, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden made a whirlwind visit to the Rosenbach and the Parkway Central Library , and we couldn't have been more thrilled to have her! On her… continue reading Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Visits the Free Library of Philadelphia!

By written by Sandy H.    September 22, 2017    1

• Free Library Staff
• Rare Book Department
• 21st Century Libraries
• Rosenbach

Last week, the Drexel University Autism Support Program presented a panel discussion highlighting issues raised about autism in this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection , The Curious… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Stage vs. Page and Other Takeaways

By written by Sandy H.    March 1, 2017   

• One Book, One Philadelphia

The current stalemate in Harrisburg over the two requests for legislation to help the City's budget will cause 53 Library facilities to close at the end of the day Friday, October 2nd unless… continue reading Library Facing Crisis

By written by Sandy H.    September 11, 2009    4