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If you’ve been waiting for the process of checking out library ebooks to become simpler, Overdrive, the company that maintains the Free Library’s primary ebook collection , promises… continue reading Redesigned Ebook Platform Coming this Friday
By written by Jamie W. January 10, 2013 1
Hi everyone. I am happy that I am having the chance to post some thoughts on Teen Tuesdays at Parkway Central before I transfer to Extensions and Children's Services. I have been… continue reading Teen Tuesdays-Great Memories
By written by Alex B. January 8, 2013 2
Singing with young children is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, and entertainment value aside, studies show it can have a very positive effect on your young child’s… continue reading Warm Up Those Vocal Chords - It’s Time to Sing!
By written by Megan W. December 29, 2012
Let's say there's a hot new bestseller tearing up the New York Times list. It's everywhere, in the libraries, the books stores, at fancy displays by the grocery… continue reading Why Can't I Find All the eBooks and Audiobooks I Want at the Free Library?
By written by Jamie W. December 21, 2012 5
We love year-end "Best of" lists here in Libraryland! There's so much good stuff published each year that we ache to share the books we love with everyone we can get our hands on.… continue reading Philbrick Hall's Favorites
By written by Dena December 20, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia offers a large number of downloadable audiobooks in our Overdrive , OneClick Digital , and Hoopla collections. Downloading audiobooks is simple,… continue reading Downloading Audiobooks from the Free Library
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 24
While Nook tablets like the Nook Color, Nook HD, or Nook HD+ are treated like an Android tablet (see instructions here ), downloading to a Nook Simple Touch or other dedicated e-reader (like the… continue reading Getting Library Ebooks for Your Nook Simple Touch or Similar E-Reader
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 14
Downloading library ebooks to a Kindle is a simple process and this post will get you started. Before going further though, please note that the Kindle Fire works like an Android tablet and… continue reading How to Add Library Ebooks to Your Kindle
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 26
Congratulations on your new e-reader, tablet, or mobile device! We hope you enjoy borrowing digital items from the Free Library of Philadelphia. Here's a quick guide to get you on your… continue reading An Introduction to Ebooks at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 1
E-readers and tablets are among this year's hottest holiday gifts and of course, borrowing Free Library ebooks and audiobooks for your new e-reader or tablet is the hottest activity for… continue reading Free Library Ebook Guide
By written by Jamie W. December 19, 2012 67
If you’re a fan of the Free Library’s Music Department on Facebook , you already know about the rousing pop-up performance Mimi Stillman gave us on Tuesday, November 13 th . As… continue reading Watch Mimi Stillman perform in the library!
By written by Perry G. December 14, 2012
By Edward G. Pettit The conviviality of the Dickensian world is nowhere more apparent than in Dickens’s Christmas books and stories. From Mr Pickwick celebrating at Dingley Dell to… continue reading A celebration of the Victorian conviviality of Charles Dickens
By written by Janine P. December 10, 2012
Young children can learn so much about their world through seasonal books and discussions. With the change of the season just around the corner, why not visit your local library and check… continue reading Wonderful Winter is Almost Here!
By written by Megan W. December 10, 2012 4
Can a great urban library such as the Free Library of Philadelphia "remember" a musician? With yesterday's passing of Dave Brubeck (B. Concord, CA, Dec 6 1920; d. Norwalk, CT,… continue reading Remembering Dave Brubeck
By written by Adam F. December 6, 2012
There's a new face in Philbrick Hall at Central this week - Michael R. has joined the team to be the After School Leader in the Teen Center. Michael graduated from Vassar College in… continue reading Introducing Michael - Central's New Teen Center After School Leader!
By written by Dena November 20, 2012
Last year we introduced a fantastic new service called Tumblebooks, which offers digital talking picture books, read along chapter books, and interactive literacy activities for children. … continue reading Tumblebooks – Digital Talking Picture Books for Children – Now Available for iPad and Mobile Devices!
By written by Jamie W. October 31, 2012 1
Borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from the Free Library just got a whole lot easier for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color. Barnes & Noble has recently added the… continue reading Overdrive eBook App Comes to Nook
By written by Jamie W. October 18, 2012
Adding ebooks to mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Android phones or tablets has always been a breeze. Just go to your app store, add Overdrive’s free app, and start… continue reading Getting Library Ebooks for Your Kindle Fire Just Got Easier
By written by Jamie W. October 15, 2012 1
Free Library of Philadelphia/Drexel University Children’s Literature Citation This citation is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to literature… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia/Drexel University Children’s Literature Citation
By written by Rachel F. October 3, 2012
Hang out, make new friends, eat snacks - Teen Tuesday is back! Every Tuesday during the school year from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. join us in the Skyline Room on the 4th floor at Parkway Central.… continue reading Teen Tuesdays are Back!
By written by Rachel F. October 2, 2012