Posts by Samantha M. (93)

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This week in Philly: Nov. 16-Nov.22 Philly.com Feeling up for a night of pork and beer? Local butchers will demo  hog butchering  at the  Free Library of Philadelphia  (1901… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 16-20, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    November 20, 2015   

Around South Philly 11-5-2015 Southphillyreview.com Photo of the Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St.., oversaw a Haunted Carnival Oct. 28.   On the Boards Philly.com The Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 9-13, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    November 13, 2015   

I’m never really embarrassed of the books I read, but that changed when I decided to tackle a book that’s been sitting on my “to read” list for about four years.… continue reading I Love ... #FLPNoShameNovember

By written by Samantha M.    November 10, 2015    1

The Free Library is proud to be a part of Craft NOW Philadelphia , an organization whose mission is to celebrate Philadelphia’s rich legacy of craft, its internationally-recognized… continue reading A Crafty Celebration from Craft NOW Philadelphia

By written by Samantha M.    November 9, 2015   

Holiday Gift Guide: Experiences Gridphilly.com The Rosenbach: Tucked away in a historic townhouse on Delancey Place is a bibliophile’s dream: a small but comprehensive library and museum… continue reading Free Library in the News: November 2-6, 2014

By written by Samantha M.    November 6, 2015   

It’s easy to turn to books for inspiration or entertainment, but what about when you need practical guidance in your life? That’s when self-help books come into the picture for Naisha,… continue reading Helping Yourself in #FLPNoShameNovember

By written by Samantha M.    November 6, 2015   

Free Library to Cluster, Coordinate Branches Hiddencityphila.org Attendees to a Monday night meeting at Mt. Airy’s Lovett Memorial Library were briefed on the Free Library of… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 26-30, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 30, 2015   

Learn to Advance Your Career with Advice from These Philly Techies Geekadelphia.com At this Free Library event held October 28, representatives from Philadelphia’s top tech organizations… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 19-23, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 23, 2015   

7 Days: Regional arts and entertainment Philly.com He's either a short-story master in the guise of a graphic artist, or vice versa. In his new book, Killing and Dying, Adrian Tomine looks at… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 12-16, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 16, 2015   

Jawnts: Gatherings to spotlight Poe Philly.com Most are spearheaded by the bearded sage of Jenkintown, Edward Pettit, who is leading a reading group in the Rare Books Department of the Central… continue reading Free Library in the News: October 5-9, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 9, 2015   

11 Things to Do in Philly This Week Phillymag.com Lee Child and Linda Fairstein at the Free Library (appeared 9/29)   Get Cultured on the Cheap (Your-Round) Phillybythepenny.com Tour of the… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 28-October 2, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    October 2, 2015   

Black geniuses you may or may not know Phillytrib.com Philadelphia Museum of Art and Free Library Design — Julian Abele (4/30/1881 Birth Date): He was the Chief Designer at the prestigious… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 21-24, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    September 24, 2015   

These Public Libraries are for Snowshoes and Ukuleles New York Times Last year, the Free Library of Philadelphia pulled together city, state and private funds to open a teaching kitchen, which is… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 14-18, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    September 18, 2015   

Here's some news concerning the Free Library's hours of operations for the upcoming Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families: The entire Free Library of Philadelphia system will be closed… continue reading Library Closures During the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit

By written by Samantha M.    September 15, 2015    3

Turning Your Library in a Haunted House Alsc.ala.org For the last few weeks, the crickets in Philadelphia have begun playing at night. This is the signal for the end of Summer Reading, the time to… continue reading Free Library in the News: September 7-11, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    September 11, 2015   

Caitlin Goodman, one of the librarians in our Rare Book Department, writes a column for  City Paper  in which she gives a book recommendation based on reader submissions of two books… continue reading The Grumpy Librarian: Book Recommendations with Attitude, take 2

By written by Samantha M.    September 4, 2015   

Performance and classical music listing Philly.com Atlantic Coast Opera Festival: Fidelio A cast of rising opera stars & musicians from the Philadelphia Symphony present a cameo performance of… continue reading Free Library in the News: August 31- September 4, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    September 4, 2015   

Take the #FreeLibraryAnywhere! Sign up for your library card online and get ebooks, database access, streaming videos, and more—instantly! Show us where you take YOUR Free Library by… continue reading Take the Free Library Anywhere!

By written by Samantha M.    September 2, 2015    3

Free Library Welcomes Papal Visit with New Ecumenical Exhibit ( no link ) Jewish Exponent The exhibit, “Sacred Stories: The World’s Religious Traditions,” will include a wide… continue reading Free Library in the News: August 24-28, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    August 31, 2015   

Donald Root: Beyond the Bookshelves at Free Library Epgn.com Donald Root, Chief of Central Public Services Division, talks about his life, appreciation for libraries, and all the great things… continue reading Free Library in the News: August 17-21, 2015

By written by Samantha M.    August 21, 2015