Browsing Date: August 2025 (8)
Blog Articles
As summer begins to wind down and another autumn is on the horizon, your friends at the Free Library have some new titles to share with you! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) When You Go to Dragon… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in September
By written by Rachel F. August 21, 2025
The first eight days of July 2025 saw Philadelphia’s largest municipal workers’ strike in almost 40 years. Striking — collectively withholding labor to improve working conditions… continue reading Images of Strikes and Picket Lines from the Library’s Collections
By written by Ben R. August 21, 2025
Philly Career Launch sessions will be taking place in September and October at various libraries and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past… continue reading Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
By written by Administrator August 18, 2025
The Free Library is excited to announce our first-ever FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl , a free esports tournament for teens aged 12–18 hosted at ten local library branches… continue reading Join the Library’s First Teen Esports Tournament!
By written by Rachel H. August 15, 2025
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. August 14, 2025 12
O’Reilly for Public Libraries provides tens of thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and on-demand courses focused on the latest developments in technology, personal finance, and business… continue reading O'Reilly for Public Libraries
By written by Tyler S. August 12, 2025
Join us for new sessions of our Federal Employee Transition Workshops at the Free Library. Come together with fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn… continue reading Federal Employee Transition Workshops: Back by Popular Demand
By written by Administrator August 11, 2025
The Free Library offers a variety of homework help solutions for students of all ages. The Literacy Enrichment After-School Program ( LEAP ) , available throughout the school year,… continue reading Free Homework Help With Your Library Card
By written by Bridget G. August 11, 2025