Browsing Date: May 2013 (10)
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The Online Summer Reading Game begins tomorrow, June 1st! Going on vacation this summer? Can’t get to your neighborhood library? You can still play Online Summer Reading! Online Summer… continue reading Online Summer Reading begins tomorrow, June 1st!
By written by Rachel F. May 31, 2013
You can tune into Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection on Saturday, June 1st, 2013, from 5 to 6 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 FM and learn about the life and music of Joseph Haydn, the… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection
By written by Andrea Z. May 29, 2013
OverDrive will release an updated version of the OverDrive Media Console (OMC) mobile app for iOS and Android (v2.6.5) on Tuesday, May 28. This change will effect people who use the Overdrive app… continue reading Updated Overdrive Mobile Apps Coming Tuesday 5/28/13
By written by Jamie W. May 23, 2013 2
Did you know that last week was Children’s Book Week, the longest running literacy initiative in the US? Fear not, Free Library staff has curated “Oh, the places you’ll go”… continue reading Children's Book Week Virtual Exhibit
By written by Kate E. May 22, 2013
In our continual effort to better serve you, a team of librarians has recently taken a fresh look at our many electronic resources and databases, and has recommended some changes. Public… continue reading Changes Coming to Our Electronic Resources and Databases
By written by Jamie W. May 15, 2013 32
This is a great time for music lovers. Not so long ago, we had relatively few choices when it came to how we heard our music. We could buy it, which is ideal if you’re sure you’re… continue reading Music Everywhere
By written by Jamie W. May 15, 2013 17
A true legend of the silver screen passed away earlier this week, and while you may not know his name or what he looks like, chances are if you've ever watched a science fiction, fantasy, or… continue reading Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen R.I.P. 1920 - 2013
By written by Peter SM May 9, 2013
Congratulations on your new e-reader, tablet, or mobile device! We hope you enjoy borrowing digital items from the Free Library of Philadelphia. Here's a quick guide to get you on your… continue reading New to Ebooks? Start Here
By written by Jamie W. May 7, 2013 20
May is here with its blossoming trees and warm, elongated days that make for the most enjoyable bike rides. Did you know that May is National Bike Month? It's a great time of the year to… continue reading Break out the tricycles, May is National Biking Month!
By written by Kate E. May 5, 2013 1
See update to this story (10/2/2013) Yesterday, we were pleased to learn that Hachette, one of the “Big 6” publishers in the United States, will now sell their full catalog of ebook… continue reading Publishers Warming to Library Ebook Lending
By written by Jamie W. May 2, 2013