Sally Forester has been a dedicated volunteer with the Free Library of Philadelphia for the past twelve years and has been indispensable in the programming and maintenance of the Library's… continue reading Volunteer Chat with... Sally Forester

By written by Emily    October 4, 2006    1

The Regional Foundation Center in partnership with the Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University is holding its second annual Technical Assistance Fair today at the Central Library. Representatives… continue reading Technical Assistance Fair

By written by Emily    October 3, 2006   

Do you want to build your personal library but are low on funds? Just like collecting books? Check out the Central Library's Books to Go public sale at its new rooftop location from Monday,… continue reading Books to Go News

By written by Emily    October 2, 2006    2

Think you’re so smart? Well prove it. This October, the Free Library will partner with Verizon and After School Activities Partnerships to bring you Philly Plays Scrabble® , a month-long… continue reading Philly Plays Scrabble®

By written by Emily    September 29, 2006   

If last night's summit moved you to action, start with the House of Umoja's Imani Pledge of nonviolence. continue reading Take the Imani Pledge!

By written by Emily    September 28, 2006   

continue reading Even More Talk About It! Photos

By written by Emily    September 28, 2006   

continue reading More Photos from Talk About It!

By written by Emily    September 28, 2006   

Last night’s Talk About It!, Caught in the Crossfire: Kids and Violence in Philadelphia , was an electrifying event. Turnout was spectacular, with overflow crowds taking seats in the Main… continue reading Talk About It! Nonviolence Summit an Inspiring Evening

By written by Emily    September 28, 2006   

While other metropolitan cities have seen a decrease in rates of violence over the past several years, Philadelphia's have risen astronomically. Since January 1, 2006, the city has seen 290… continue reading Talk About It! Tonight Discusses Youth Violence

By written by Emily    September 27, 2006   

Why a blog? It’s our aim to make this site as interactive as possible, and a blog seems like the best way to do it. Come here daily to get the scoop on the many events, materials, and… continue reading Welcome to the Free Library Blog!

By written by Emily    September 27, 2006    3