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It will be called: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . continue reading Final Harry Potter Title Announced!
By written by Emily December 21, 2006 3
If you want to treat your inner bookworm, here is a great recipe to make with book-shaped cookie cutters: HOLIDAY COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1… continue reading Library Holiday Cookies
By written by Emily December 21, 2006 1
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." - Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) continue reading A Very Smart Man
By written by Emily December 20, 2006 1
The New York Times has an online book group where authors often post answers to readers' questions. continue reading Read This Book
By written by Emily December 20, 2006
Art Blog - Art reviews, deep thoughts, and gossip from Philadelphia and beyond. Blinq - Inquirer Blog. Broad & Market - Broad & Market showcases street fashion and street art in… continue reading Philly Blogs
By written by Emily December 19, 2006 1
Check out this article about the Library on this Philly-based blog. continue reading UWISHUNU features the Library
By written by Emily December 18, 2006
On Friday, December 15 th a new exhibit entitled Jump Start: Launching an Artists’ Books Collection opens on the 2 nd floor at the Central Library. The exhibition takes place in the cases in… continue reading Jump Start: Launching an Artists' Book Collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Emily December 14, 2006
Filmmaker and Temple student, John Snowden, made a documentary about the Friends of the Free Library. Thanks John! continue reading Friends of the Free Library Movie
By written by Emily December 13, 2006
The Free Library publishes book recommendations and reviews of Children's books each month as part of its series, Highlights of Children's Books . New titles are examined and added to the Free… continue reading Books to Give to Children this Holiday Season
By written by Emily December 12, 2006
Each year, the James Beard Foundation gives out is annual culinary awards. Here is a link to their 2006 winners -- not only do cookbooks provide guidance for stressful holiday cooking, they make… continue reading 2006 James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Awards
By written by Emily December 11, 2006
The Washington Post 's Favorite Books of 2006 . Slate Magazine's Best Books of 2006 . The Economist 's Books of the Year . continue reading More Best Of....Lists
By written by Emily December 8, 2006 1
The Free Library is pleased to announce that a number of new databases and electronic resources are available to us now through POWERLibrary. Please take a moment to try these out! Business… continue reading Perusing POWERLibrary
By written by Emily December 8, 2006
Check out the Iraq Study Group Report ! continue reading Breaking News!!!
By written by Emily December 6, 2006
In honor of the holiday season, we compiled a special Children's Booklist for your convenience. With titles representing Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the Chinese New Year, we hope you'll stop… continue reading Children's Holiday Reading List
By written by Emily December 6, 2006
Are you interested in learning more about the history of people who lived in Europe between 500 and 1500 A.D.? Take a look at this amazing webpage and have access to 500 of the 3,000 images in the… continue reading Get Close and Personal With Medieval Manuscripts
By written by Emily December 5, 2006
There is currently an exhibition in the Main Lobby of Central detailing plans to renovate and expand the existing Beaux Arts building. Panels discuss the history and future of the Free Library,… continue reading Visit the New Central Exhibition
By written by Emily December 4, 2006
It's that time again--from now until the Oscars, annual best-of lists of start to grace the arts pages of magazines and newspapers across the country. Today, the New York Times published its 10… continue reading 10 Best Books of 2006?
By written by Emily November 30, 2006
Ever want to hear the sound of Dylan Thomas reading "In My Craft or Sullen Art" in his famously rumbly voice? Check out The Poetry Archive , an online collection of poets reading their work aloud… continue reading Straight from the Horse's Mouth
By written by Emily November 30, 2006
The feedback we've gotten back from the Free Library Blog has been fantastic. Lots of you have been leaving comments. However, we have been unable to publish them because no one has posted their… continue reading Commenting on the Blog
By written by Emily November 29, 2006
Due to illness, the December 12th event with Harry Frankfurt has been cancelled. Patrons with tickets will receive a letter from the Lectures Office this week offering the following options: -… continue reading Harry Frankfurt Lecture Cancelled
By written by Emily November 29, 2006