Browsing Date: January 2016 (9)
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The Free Library of Philadelphia is a literacy machine, and one of the core literacies we hope to help citizens achieve is financial literacy . That’s why each year we help spread the… continue reading Tax Season Kick Off and Tax Preparation Resources from the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Adam F. January 26, 2016
On Monday, January 25, join the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Jazz Project for our latest installment of the Mysterious Traveler’s 2 Jazz Series. We music librarians see… continue reading Mysterious Travelers 2 Concert Series | Up Next! Madison Rast | Recapping Anthony DeCarlo
By written by Perry G. January 19, 2016
StoryUP is an interactive storytelling program for all kids, from preschoolers to teens. Children get to write their own stories, pick the settings and characters, and help act out some… continue reading StoryUP: Tell a Story, Act a Story, Write a Story
By written by Elizabeth K. January 15, 2016
It's been a few days, but it's still hard to process that David Bowie has left us . Newspapers, television news broadcasts, the internet as a whole—and more than likely—your… continue reading David Bowie Has Left Us
By written by Peter SM January 14, 2016
The United States has a rich history. We usually focus these accomplishments when learning about our history. I think Dan Brown said it best— “History is always written by the… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: Talking About the Civil War and Slavery with Kids
By written by Joy K. January 13, 2016
Face it. It's only been two weeks, but your New Year's resolution is done for, dusty with cobwebs, lingering dimly in the weeks past like an like an old yearbook picture you'd rather… continue reading Featured Resource: Mango Languages
By written by Jamie W. January 12, 2016 4
The Print and Picture Collection is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Print and Picture Collection Hallway Gallery. The exhibition, Gerard Brown and Amanda D'Amico , features… continue reading Gerard Brown and Amanda D'Amico Exhibition and Opening Reception
By written by Laura S. January 12, 2016
In 19 th -century America, letter writing was serious business. Knowing how to express one’s thoughts on paper effectively was as important then as knowing how to operate a smartphone is… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: The Lost Art of Letter Writing
By written by Richard L. January 6, 2016
On Monday, January 4, the Library of Congress (along with the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader ) announced a new National Ambassador for Young People’s… continue reading Gene Luen Yang named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
By written by Rachel F. January 5, 2016