One brisk March day on our lunch break, my friend Chris and I saw a lifeless feathered body in a storm grate on the street. The bird wasn’t a typical city bird — it had a very long… continue reading Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings?

By written by Laura S.    July 28, 2025   

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Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) The Marvelous Now by… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August

By written by Rachel F.    July 28, 2025   

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More books are written by and for trans and nonbinary people than ever before, and the Free Library wants YOU to read them with us! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a… continue reading Join the Trans By Trans Book Club

By written by Flan P.    July 16, 2025    9

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Dick Levinson joined the Free Library of Philadelphia about 15 years ago as a Community Relations Specialist. He was the first employee of Central Senior Services , working part-time and producing… continue reading Central Senior Services Programming: A Look at What Keeps It Thriving

By written by Joe S.    July 14, 2025    2

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On this page, we will have roof and ceiling repair updates on the Richmond Library every two weeks until the library is reopened. The estimated date for the library’s reopening is summer… continue reading Richmond Library Construction Updates

By written by Mark G.    July 9, 2025    12

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