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My name is Peter and I LOVE bad movies. I say—the worse, the better! Schlocky scripts, rubber monsters, awful acting, melodramatic bio pics, big budget special fx-laden flops—I'll… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: Nothing Better Than A Bad Movie
By written by Peter SM November 27, 2015 2
I am a librarian and I do not like to read literature. There, I said it. Don’t get me wrong, I love to read—I just don’t like “the classics” as a… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: True Confessions of a Librarian
By written by Jen W. November 23, 2015 7
When I was growing up you had to have a special sticker on your library card to be allowed to take out adult books. Eventually I convinced my parents that I had read every book in the kid’s… continue reading Getting Swept Away during #FLPNoShameNovember
By written by Dena November 20, 2015
When new acquaintances find out I’m a librarian, our conversations generally go in one of two directions—either people apologize for not reading enough OR they quiz me about the latest… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: YA? Why Not!
By written by Rachel F. November 17, 2015 4
This month the Free Library is celebrating #NoShameNovember by encouraging you to read whatever you like—no shame, no judgement. So let's bust out the bodice rippers and… continue reading eReading #FLPNoShameNovember
By written by Jamie W. November 16, 2015
I used to watch a lot of true crime shows. My roster? Fatal Vows , Nightmare Next Door , Snapped , Homicide Hunter , and Stalke d, which told the stories of real crimes and how they were… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember, in Cold Blood
By written by Kalela W. November 13, 2015 1
There aren’t many books whose covers I am ashamed to bare to the world as I read. I read a lot of self-help ( Gretchen Rubin ), pop culture ( Chuck Klosterman ), and anything I am drawn to… continue reading #FLPNoShameNovember: PEOPLE Magazine
By written by Kate C. November 12, 2015 1
2015 marks the 100th anniversary of The Print Center , and organizations citywide, including the Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection , are joining in the celebration. The… continue reading The Artists of The Print Center
By written by Laura S. November 10, 2015
Since 2014, the Free Library’s new Regional Operations Center (ROC) has been open—open to staff, not the public. And while requesting most books from this offsite location is no… continue reading Government Documents at the Regional Operations Center
By written by Administrator November 10, 2015 3
I’m never really embarrassed of the books I read, but that changed when I decided to tackle a book that’s been sitting on my “to read” list for about four years.… continue reading I Love ... #FLPNoShameNovember
By written by Samantha M. November 10, 2015 1
It was recently announced that Philip Pullman’s award winning trilogy His Dark Materials would be adapted for film again, but this time for the small screen. It will be given a… continue reading Engage the Whole Family with the His Dark Materials Trilogy
By written by Elizabeth K. November 9, 2015
Ever since Nancy Drew roared into my first-grade life in her little blue roadster, I’ve been hooked on mystery books. And not just any mystery books—I’ve found myself… continue reading A Cozy Yet Mysterious #FLPNoShameNovember
By written by Alix G. November 5, 2015 1
Looking for some scream-enducing movies for this scariest of weekends? Head over to IndieFlix, one of our partners for streaming video that specializes in indies, shorts, and classic films,… continue reading Streaming FEAR!!!!
By written by Jamie W. October 30, 2015
October 25 marked St. Crispin’s Day , a once-observed feast day, which is also claimed to be the day of the famed Battle of Agincourt—the great battle of Englishmen led by King Henry V… continue reading Joining the “Happy Few”: A Mind Marathon of Shakespeare’s Complete Works
By written by Julie B. October 30, 2015
A malignant cell decides to go awry and multiply to become the most dangerous of enemies: cancer. In your lifetime you will likely know someone who has died from some form of cancer. October is… continue reading Think Pink—Live Green
By written by Juanita V. October 20, 2015
Back by overwhelming popular demand! The Music Department at the Parkway Central Library is again collaborating with the Philadelphia Jazz Project and the Producers' Guild to present … continue reading Mysterious Travelers 2: Great Migrations
By written by Adam F. October 5, 2015
The Free Library's mission is to "advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity," and few of our digital resources hit that mark as squarly as Tumblebooks.… continue reading Featured Resource: Tumblebooks
By written by Jamie W. September 30, 2015
Calling all creatives and burgeoning photographers! On Friday, October 9, 2015, the 6th Annual Philly Photo Day will celebrate photography as an art form, with the Greater Philadelphia region as… continue reading Celebrate Philly Photo Day 2015 with a Hands-on Photography Workshop for Adults over 50
By written by Laura S. September 29, 2015 1
Downloading got you down? Overdrive driving you crazy? Through our Digital Media portal and Online Catalog , we offer nearly 120,000 streaming or downloadable ebooks, more than 19,000 streaming or… continue reading Downloadable Media Helpline at Your Service
By written by Lori M. September 21, 2015 4
The Print and Picture Collection is pleased to announce a new exhibition in the Print and Picture Collection Hallway Gallery. The exhibition, Robin Brewer and Sinéad Cahill , features… continue reading Robin Brewer and Sinéad Cahill Exhibition and Opening Reception
By written by Laura S. September 15, 2015