Browsing Date: August 2018 (13)
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This year's National Skyscraper Day falls on Labor Day, as good a day as any to fully appreciate the architectural marvels, engineering efforts, and skilled labor that make up our cities. If… continue reading 9 Things You Should Know About Philadelphia Skyscrapers
By written by Shahadah A. August 31, 2018 2
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and we want to make sure you know that securing your very own Free Library of Philadelphia library card is both easy and valuable! You can sign up online ,… continue reading September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
By written by Kate C. August 30, 2018 4
Headed to college this fall? Wish you were still in school? Totally over school but still want to read about it? Live vicariously through some strong ladies starting college in these sometimes… continue reading Comic Books Go To College!
By written by Rachel F. August 28, 2018
If you are looking for the future of poetry, look in Philadelphia. Young people in this city love poetry— writing it , reading it , and performing it on stage . Even as poetry readership is… continue reading Introducing Philadelphia’s Next Youth Poet Laureate...
By written by Andrew N. August 27, 2018 1
The calendar still says August, and the weather forecast still says summer, but the new school year starts earlier this year on Monday, August 27 ! After a summer full of books and fun… continue reading Back to School Resources from the Free Library
By written by Ann P. August 24, 2018
In the summertime I love reading biographies and I always love reading graphic novels, so when my two loves coincide you better believe I’m extra excited! Luckily for me there have been… continue reading Explore the Lives of Famous Singers in Graphic Novel Biographies!
By written by Rachel F. August 22, 2018
A recent article and video at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Today highlights the work taking place to digitize all of the medieval manuscripts at Philadelphia area… continue reading Bringing Philadelphia's Rare Manuscripts to the World
By written by Janine P. August 20, 2018
We have always loved to celebrate National Honey Bee Day , but this year it means a little more to us over here at the Free Library! That’s because we’ve got bees of our very own… continue reading National Honey Bee Day is Extra Meaningful at the Free Library this Year!
By written by Kate C. August 17, 2018
When you start seeing advertisements for back to school, you know at least a few things are imminent: crisp cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and job fairs are coming to the Free Library! Back… continue reading How to Prepare for a Job Fair
By written by Gillian R. August 14, 2018
by Kate M. This may sound familiar: you’re going to Italy in two weeks. Or Greece. Or Vietnam. You’ve been planning this trip for months, but it just never seemed like the right time… continue reading Learn a New Language with Mango Languages & Duolingo!
By written by Administrator August 8, 2018 3
We're now into round 4 of our Summer Madness blockbuster reads online bracket game! The Final Four battle is ON! Here's some stats on each title to see how they match up against each… continue reading The Final Four Book Battle Is ON a.k.a. Round 4 of Summer Madness!
By written by Administrator August 3, 2018
Want to explore the outdoors? Start inside—here at the Free Library! Now through September 15, the Free Library of Philadelphia, with an exciting new exhibition and programs, is your pathway… continue reading A Field Guide to Exciting Programs and Special Exhibitions at the Free Library!
By written by Kalela W. August 2, 2018 2
Saturday, August 4, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Richard Strauss (1864–1949). Serenade for Winds (1881) Strauss . Aus Italien (1886) We had a taste of Richard Strauss on our previous… continue reading Discoveries from the Fleisher Collection: The Young Richard Strauss
By written by Fleisher Collection August 1, 2018