Browsing Date: October 2013 (7)
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With luck, the government shutdown will be a thing of the past very soon, but until then, remember that you can rely on the Free Library for many of your information needs. For… continue reading Online Census Data during the Government Shutdown
By written by Jamie W. October 15, 2013
In July we introduced our Spotify Channel with a playlist of highlights from our May 2013 acquisitions , as well as a playlist of Local Favorites . Then in August , we unveiled Live from the… continue reading Highlights from New Albums in our Collection
By written by Adam F. October 11, 2013
You've asked for it and now it's finally happened. Beginning this week you will be able to renew your downloadable Free Library ebooks and audiobooks from OverDrive. … continue reading Overdrive renewals are here at last!
By written by Jamie W. October 9, 2013 3
The Free Library of Philadelphia has decided not to continue with our subscription to Mergent Online. While the Mergent/Moody's Digital Manuals will continue to be available, researchers who… continue reading Attention Business Researchers - Changes Coming to Our Subscription Databases
By written by Jamie W. October 4, 2013
The doorbell rings. I walk through the hallway to answer it. Although I’ve done this walk repeatedly over the years, this time something is different. This one book catches the corner of my… continue reading A Book Rediscovered
By written by Joe S. October 3, 2013 2
Last week we learned that Penguin Books (which recently merged with Random House Books to form Penguin Random House) will once again make their ebooks available to libraries. Penguin has also… continue reading Penguin Ebooks Once Again Available to Libraries
By written by Jamie W. October 2, 2013 1
Did you know? October is National-Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month , so if you’re thinking of adding a new furry member to your family, now is the perfect time to do it. Of course, bringing a… continue reading Go, Dog, Go!
By written by Monica C. October 2, 2013