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Comic books and graphic novels are a dynamic and significant presence in the mainstream media. The number of films, television, and other media centered on and inspired by the illustrated pages… continue reading Black Independent Comic Books and Philadelphia's Impact
By written by Dr. Guy Sims February 18, 2025 2
The 2024 IRS tax season has begun and IRS tax return paper forms are available at the Library. This year, the Free Library locations that participate in the IRS Tax Forms Outlet Program… continue reading Tips to Guide You This Tax Season
By written by Chris M. February 18, 2025
Love is in the air, and we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. February 14th is also Library Lovers’ Day! To celebrate, we’ve gathered some of our favorite comments… continue reading Library Lovers' Day: In Your Own Words!
By written by Anthony T. February 14, 2025
Residents can get out of the cold and into a heated space at a neighborhood library with access to books, computers, wireless internet, and other Free Library amenities. The following neighborhood… continue reading Warming Centers Open at Select Libraries on February 17, 2025
By written by Administrator February 13, 2025
![The Dunbar Theatre historical placard [Credit: By Nick-philly - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83579365]](https://libwww.freelibrary.biz/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/dunbar-theatre.jpg)
Theater plays a significant role in our society. Beyond entertaining us, it promotes education and literacy, and it promotes different perspectives on issues and historical events, as well as… continue reading Philadelphia and the African American Stage
By written by Dr. Guy Sims February 10, 2025
Everyone needs legal assistance at one time or another. Rest assured, the Free Library has Gale Legal Forms resources at the ready. State-Specific Gale Legal Forms is relevant to… continue reading Legal Forms Now Easily Accessible With Your Library Card
By written by Tyler S. February 6, 2025 1
The first week of February is Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the writers and artists who play an integral part in the… continue reading Celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week With Local Creators
By written by Anthony T. February 4, 2025
The exhibition Black Histories of Philadelphia observes the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade… continue reading Black Histories of Philadelphia: An Exhibition from Special Collections
By written by Kelly D. February 4, 2025
There is lots to explore with these new titles coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia in February! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Space for Everyone by Seina Wedlick Zainab cherishes… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February
By written by Rachel F. February 4, 2025
Most CEOs read four to five books a month — join their ranks! Every Fourth Saturday of the month, the Entrepreneur Book Club will discuss books focusing on starting,… continue reading Join the Entrepreneur Book Club
By written by Lonnie J. February 3, 2025 1
The commonalities connecting our African heritage, which is our Blackness, our resistance, and our resilience are well represented in writers from around the world. Within the history of… continue reading Celebrating Black Authors From Around the Globe
By written by Ashabi R. February 3, 2025
For centuries Black free labor was simply a guarantee. However, there was always an awareness that we were entitled to equity in the profits from the country we worked hard to create. 1850 ushered… continue reading Nothing Less Than What We’ve Earned: Black Voices in the Labor Movement
By written by Maya R. January 30, 2025 1
As the Philadelphia Eagles advance in the playoffs (GO BIRDS!), football fans everywhere are looking for a copy of A.J. Brown's viral sideline read , Inner Excellence . While the Free… continue reading Inner Excellence: Read-Alikes for Championship-Level Inspiration
By written by Bridget G. January 22, 2025
![Librarian John Thomson at his desk in Free Library of Philadelphia at City Hall, 1894. [Photographic Prints]. Retrieved from the History of the Free Library of Philadelphia Archive.](https://libwww.freelibrary.biz/images/blog/FLPBlog/orig/1894-city-hall-librarian.jpg)
For over 130 years, the Free Library has been serving the communities of Philadelphia. Because we believe that history is important and should be shared, we are working to make the Free Library of… continue reading History in the Free Library Archives
By written by Bill R. January 21, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. the Social Science and History Department will screen Abortion and Women's Rights 1970 , the first documentary made in the U.S. about the struggle… continue reading Abortion and Women's Rights 1970: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
By written by Ben R. January 16, 2025
On a recent winter day, Sheryl Oring found her childhood library cards and the memories came flooding back. For Oring, the local library was a refuge: a place for kids to feel safer and dream… continue reading Secretary to the People: Activating Democracy With Art
By written by Suzanna U. January 15, 2025 2
With the internet at our fingertips, learning about the people who make our media has become much easier. Sometimes, we learn things we wish we could un-learn. The betrayal feels so personal. How… continue reading When Your Favorite Creator Does Something Terrible
By written by Yona Y. January 14, 2025 1
January 19 marks the 215th birthday of poet and author Edgar Allan Poe . Poe lived in Philadelphia from 1838 to 1844, when he published his most famous poem, "The Raven." To… continue reading Mark Edgar Allan Poe's 215th Birthday with Live Theater at the Library
By written by Des J. January 7, 2025
It's the 13th annual list of my favorite books — the 2024 edition! This year I leaned quite heavily into my three favorite genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance. I also seemed to… continue reading Dena's Favorite Books of 2024
By written by Dena December 31, 2024 1
Check out some new titles for the New Year! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) We Are Lion Dancers by Benson Shum Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January
By written by Rachel F. December 30, 2024