World Book Online is a great resource for children and teens. If you want to go directly to one of the four modules on our database page, now you can! You can find biographies of notable people such as congressman and civic rights activist, John R. Lewis, learn about topics like artificial intelligence (AI), and much more! Kids… continue reading World Book Online is Now Even Better!
By written by Sharyl O. March 19, 2024 3
Recognized with 132 Pulitzer Prizes and appreciated by over nine million subscribers globally, we are happy to announce that the Free Library's daily New York Time s subscription has been added to our PressReader database — with a backfile of its issues to 2010! This access is in addition to our New York Times at the… continue reading Our PressReader Database Now Includes The New York Times
By written by Sharyl O. January 29, 2024
We were pleased to offer our community so many new Electronic Resources/Databases this year! Here are all of the new resources introduced since January 1, 2023: Films to Stream : Kanopy → Over 4,000 movies for adults and kids with no monthly viewing limits Access Video on Demand: Master Collection → Over… continue reading Celebrating Our New Electronic Resources of 2023
By written by Sharyl O. December 18, 2023
We are happy to introduce five new databases from POWER Library , Pennsylvania's Electronic Library, that are now available on our databases page under POWER Library Britannica School Edition (for elementary school students) This comprehensive source of informational text for pre-K to grade 5 includes encyclopedia articles, images,… continue reading Five New Databases from POWER Library
By written by Sharyl O. October 6, 2023
The JSTOR database, which provides more than 12 million scholarly journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines, has changed its access policies. JSTOR has stopped the expanded access to public libraries that it provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that JSTOR is no longer available… continue reading JSTOR Database Access Has Changed
By written by Sharyl O. September 25, 2023
We are happy to announce the return of four popular electronic resources that are no longer carried by POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library. The Free Library of Philadelphia has subscribed to them independently to bring them back to our community. The resources are: Academic OneFile - premier periodical resource… continue reading 4 Gale Databases Return to the Free Library
By written by Sharyl O. September 13, 2023
We are very proud of our electronic resources, also known as databases, and want to update you on some changes. As of August 1, 2023, POWER Library Pennsylvania's Electronic Library will no longer subscribe to some databases, so they are no longer available on our Free Library of Philadelphia databases page : Academic OneFile… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia Database Updates
By written by Sharyl O. August 7, 2023 1
Hey book lovers! Did you know you can read, read, read, with just a tap of your finger — and without ever having to go to the library? Try digital books, also known as e-books! You can read e-books on your computer, phone, tablet, or e-reader (like Kindle, Kobo, or Nook) anywhere, anytime, even while you’re waiting in line at… continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Free Library E-Books
By written by Sharyl O. August 4, 2023 10
We are happy to announce that more than 1,000 new videos have been added to our Kanopy PLUS subscription. The library has purchased these two new film packs, recently introduced by Kanopy: British Cinema and TV Series : A unique blend of intriguing mysteries, addictive dramas, and big-hearted comedies for your Anglophile patrons who… continue reading More Kanopy Films Added
By written by Sharyl O. May 22, 2023
Visit one of our libraries to explore our newest database, Ancestry Library Edition , which provides the most extensive collection of genealogical information currently available online. You can explore your family’s roots through billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases in Ancestry Library Edition, including… continue reading Ancestry Library Edition
By written by Sharyl O. April 17, 2023 2
We are pleased to announce the launch of World Book Online , the online version of World Book Encyclopedia . It’s a great resource for children and teens and makes learning fun! World Book Online includes encyclopedia articles, videos, animations, biographies, maps, games, and primary source databases that will provide trusted… continue reading Enjoy a Trustworthy Digital Encyclopedia With World Book Online
By written by Sharyl O. March 28, 2023
NewspaperArchive is an online database of billions (and yes, that’s BILLIONS with a B!) of newspaper articles from Pennsylvania, the U.S. (all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands), and all over the globe spanning 1607 to the present. NewspaperArchive is a great tool for genealogists and historians, providing dates,… continue reading NewspaperArchive Is a Blast From the Past!
By written by Sharyl O. March 22, 2023 2
Would you like to read newspapers from around the world? Our newest electronic resource, PressReader , brings a wide-ranging selection of current global publications. PressReader provides content from the U.S. and all over the world — publications such as Chicago Tribune , Boston Globe , The Guardian , La… continue reading Introducing PressReader, Including The Economist Magazine
By written by Sharyl O. March 13, 2023 3
Like comics? You're going to love this! Our newest electronic resources from ComicsPlus bring thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers for kids, teens, and adults. Explore a selection of new and backlist titles from ABDO, Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios,… continue reading ComicsPlus is Here!
By written by Sharyl O. March 7, 2023
If you like documentaries, world cinema, or films for kids, we think you will love our latest electronic resource: Access Videos! These three collections have no monthly watch limits and include: The Access Videos on Demand: Master Collection has over 44,000 films, documentaries, and how-to-videos. Enjoy titles from Ken Burns,… continue reading New Databases from Access Videos on Demand
By written by Sharyl O. March 3, 2023 2
What is Overdrive? Overdrive is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s portal to thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines that you can read for free using your Free Library of Philadelphia library card. In April 2023, the OverDrive app , which accesses Overdrive e-books , e-audiobooks , and e-magazines on your phone, tablet,… continue reading The Overdrive App is Being Replaced with Libby
By written by Sharyl O. March 1, 2023 15
The Free Library is very pleased to announce the return of Kanopy, the popular on-demand video streaming service that The New York Times has called, "a garden of cinematic delights." Kanopy PLUS, including Kanopy Kids, is now available at no cost with your Free Library of Philadelphia library card. Kanopy PLUS (Public… continue reading Kanopy is Back!
By written by Sharyl O. January 17, 2023 24
Updated - Online access to the New York Times has now been restored. Please review the steps needed to access the New York Times online with your library card . Editor's Note: This post was originally published November 21, 2022. The workaround explained below should no longer be necessary as online access to the New York Times has been… continue reading New York Times Electronic Access Workaround - UPDATED
By written by Sharyl O. January 4, 2023 4
Do you want to learn a new language for career advancement, to speak to new acquaintances, feel more comfortable when traveling to a foreign country, understand foreign movies, or just exercise your brain? Our Mango Languages database can help! With over 70 languages to choose from, including English, Mango’s got it covered. It’s… continue reading Learn a New Language with Mango Languages
By written by Sharyl O. October 5, 2022 6
Chess is thriving! The New York Times recently reported that interest in chess is at a 50 year high, the highest level since the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer (1943-2008) and Soviet Boris Spassky (1937 - ). Bobby Fischer won the much-watched match, and solidified his reputation as one of the (if not the ) greatest… continue reading International Chess Day is July 20th
By written by Sharyl O. July 20, 2022
