Browsing Date: June 2013 (9)
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Last month we blogged about changes coming to our electronic resources and databases . A few of those changes will take effect this week. First of all though, we are happy to report… continue reading UPDATE - Changes Coming to Our Electronic Resources and Databases
By written by Jamie W. June 28, 2013
We've all been there: One chapter from the end of a great book, and the pile of on-deck reads atop the bedside table looking awfully slim. The anxiety of not having something to read starts to… continue reading Attention Readers: Your New Favorite Book Is Here
By written by Jamie W. June 24, 2013 1
Summer is here! Did you sign your child up for the Summer Reading Game ? Take a trip to the library and be sure to sign up. Have you been using our literacy calendar with your… continue reading Summer Fun
By written by Megan W. June 22, 2013
Think of two or three of the most critically-lauded groups in the canon of rock music. Got some? Now, were there any women in those bands you imagined? It's no secret:… continue reading An Instrument Share with Girls Rock Philly!
By written by Perry G. June 21, 2013
In celebration of GLBTQ Pride Month, the Independence Library , 18 South 7th Street, will host a casual dessert and coffee social on Friday, June 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Our library is the home… continue reading Celebrate Pride Month and the Barbara Gittings GLBTQ Collection
By written by Independence Branch Library June 12, 2013
Our streaming Music Online collections, powered by Alexander Street Press, have recently added tons of great new content. You'll find these collections listed on both our Digital… continue reading Tons of New Music Added to FLP's Streaming Music Collections
By written by Jamie W. June 11, 2013 1
Many of our ebook readers have already discovered Freading. It's a great alternative to our Overdrive collection with a wide selection of titles from a growing list of publishers. Freading… continue reading Now Get Even More from Freading!
By written by Jamie W. June 7, 2013 1
June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside with your little one, enjoying the beautiful late spring/early summer weather. It can be as simple as a walk around the neighborhood.… continue reading It's Great Outdoors Month!
By written by Megan W. June 5, 2013 2
Starting in June, the Free Library of Philadelphia's children's librarians will be creating and sharing an Early Literacy Calendar! Each month, the calendar will be chock full of fun… continue reading June 2013 Early Literacy Calendar
By written by Andrea Z. June 3, 2013 2