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International Overdose Awareness Day is Saturday, August 31. The aim is to raise awareness and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or suffered injury… continue reading Overdose Awareness and Prevention
By written by Jenn D. August 28, 2019
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency for Wednesday, July 17 . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers where residents can get out of the heat and into… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library Wednesday, July 17 during the Heat Wave!
By written by Jenn D. July 16, 2019 3
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service? Are you available to work at least two Saturdays each month? If so, consider applying for one of our seasonal positions! The Free Library of… continue reading We are HIRING for Seasonal Positions!
By written by Jenn D. July 15, 2019 43
The Free Library is delighted that WURD Radio (96.1FM | 900AM) is returning with LIVE broadcasts as part of their Summer of Freedom Tour. This marks the ninth year that WURD will broadcast from… continue reading WURD's Summer of Freedom Library Tour Returns!
By written by Jenn D. July 2, 2019
It is the absolute pleasure of the Free Library of Philadelphia to add our congratulations to Benjamin Volta . His work Diligence was recently recognized by the Americans for the Arts as one of 50… continue reading Congratulations to Artist Benjamin Volta on Award-Winning Mural at Tacony Library!
By written by Jenn D. June 19, 2019
Are you passionate about serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? Are you ready for all that Philadelphia has to offer? If so, than please consider this community-focused… continue reading Are You a Librarian? We are HIRING!
By written by Jenn D. June 3, 2019 8
We've said it before and we'll say it again, we owe it all to Billy Penn! Err, wait, that was a lyric my music teacher wrote for our elementary school choir. But...Ms. Moore was on to… continue reading Spotlight on Unique Lending | Bus Busy Bags!
By written by Jenn D. February 7, 2019 1
It’s wintertime in Philly. Even in the absence of snow, (thus far!), this means the sun rises later and sets earlier than in bordering seasons. It’s enough to make a person feel like… continue reading Stay Cozy with the Free Library this Winter!
By written by Jenn D. January 11, 2019 1
As we close out our Banned Books Week 2018 coverage , here's a "Fun" fact: According to the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom , at least 46 of the… continue reading Banned Books Week | Conflagration
By written by Jenn D. September 28, 2018
Over the next couple of months, the Free Library of Philadelphia will present a series of job fairs, made possible by Citizens Charitable Foundation, at the Parkway Central Library , and at select… continue reading The Free Library’s Job Fair Series Returns!
By written by Jenn D. September 5, 2018 4
As the heat wave continues, these Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Wednesday, July 4. All other locations are closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal… continue reading Select Free Library Locations Open on Independence Day as Cooling Centers!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018 3
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Tuesday, July 3 where residents can get out of the heat and into an… continue reading Get Out of the Heat and Stay Cool at the Free Library!
By written by Jenn D. July 3, 2018
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency . These Free Library locations will serve as cooling centers on Monday, July 2 where residents can get out of the heat and into an… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library during the Heat Wave!
By written by Jenn D. July 2, 2018 4
Come one, come all: After a year and a half of undergoing extensive renovation and expansion, Lillian Marrero Library will reopen its doors on Saturday, November 18! This neighborhood… continue reading Lillian Marrero Library Grand Reopening Celebration!
By written by Jenn D. November 13, 2017
The walls of the newly-remodeled 21st Century Libraries just got even prettier! We can't wait to invite you inside later this autumn to see the libraries for yourselves. A big THANK YOU is due… continue reading "Public Libraries for the People": A Gift of Four Original Prints by Amos P. Kennedy, Jr.
By written by Jenn D. September 21, 2017 1
The City of Philadelphia has declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20 and extending through 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 21. Some Free Library locations will serve as… continue reading Stay Cool at the Free Library! Extended Hours for Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21
By written by Jenn D. July 20, 2017
PhillyCAM , in collaboration with the Free Library, has kicked-off the new People's Media Collection at Northeast Regional and West Oak Lane libraries! Over the next six months, PhillyCAM will… continue reading PhillyCAM Offers Hands-On Media Training at Select Libraries
By written by Jenn D. July 12, 2017
It's official—summer has arrived and the Free Library is here to keep you cool, connected, and book-bound! Our summer hours went into effect on June 19, so take note that most of our… continue reading The Heat Is On: Stay Cool During Free Library's Summer Hours
By written by Jenn D. June 29, 2017
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to expand our Sunday Literacy program, now at eleven of our neighborhood libraries ! This program offers drop-in assistance to students struggling to… continue reading Free Library Expands Sunday Literacy Program at Select Neighborhood Libraries
By written by Jenn D. March 16, 2017
The Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to pilot a new Sunday Literacy program at five of our neighborhood libraries. This program offers drop-in assistance to students struggling to read in… continue reading Free Library Launches Sunday Literacy Program at Select Neighborhood Libraries
By written by Jenn D. November 2, 2016 3