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On Friday, December 15 th a new exhibit entitled Jump Start: Launching an Artists’ Books Collection opens on the 2 nd floor at the Central Library. The exhibition takes place in the cases in… continue reading Jump Start: Launching an Artists' Book Collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia
By written by Emily December 14, 2006
Filmmaker and Temple student, John Snowden, made a documentary about the Friends of the Free Library. Thanks John! continue reading Friends of the Free Library Movie
By written by Emily December 13, 2006
The Free Library publishes book recommendations and reviews of Children's books each month as part of its series, Highlights of Children's Books . New titles are examined and added to the Free… continue reading Books to Give to Children this Holiday Season
By written by Emily December 12, 2006
Each year, the James Beard Foundation gives out is annual culinary awards. Here is a link to their 2006 winners -- not only do cookbooks provide guidance for stressful holiday cooking, they make… continue reading 2006 James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Awards
By written by Emily December 11, 2006
The Washington Post 's Favorite Books of 2006 . Slate Magazine's Best Books of 2006 . The Economist 's Books of the Year . continue reading More Best Of....Lists
By written by Emily December 8, 2006 1
The Free Library is pleased to announce that a number of new databases and electronic resources are available to us now through POWERLibrary. Please take a moment to try these out! Business… continue reading Perusing POWERLibrary
By written by Emily December 8, 2006
Edna St. Vincent Millay, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (in 1923, for The Harp-Weaver, and Other Poems), was known not only for her writing but for what was considered at the… continue reading Poet of the Week....Edna St. Vincent Millay
By written by Administrator December 6, 2006
Check out the Iraq Study Group Report ! continue reading Breaking News!!!
By written by Emily December 6, 2006
In honor of the holiday season, we compiled a special Children's Booklist for your convenience. With titles representing Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the Chinese New Year, we hope you'll stop… continue reading Children's Holiday Reading List
By written by Emily December 6, 2006
Are you interested in learning more about the history of people who lived in Europe between 500 and 1500 A.D.? Take a look at this amazing webpage and have access to 500 of the 3,000 images in the… continue reading Get Close and Personal With Medieval Manuscripts
By written by Emily December 5, 2006
There is currently an exhibition in the Main Lobby of Central detailing plans to renovate and expand the existing Beaux Arts building. Panels discuss the history and future of the Free Library,… continue reading Visit the New Central Exhibition
By written by Emily December 4, 2006
Former United States Poet Laureate and Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, Robert Pinsky, is the author of six books of poetry: Jersey Rain, The Figured Wheel: New and Collected Poems… continue reading Poem of the Week--Robert Pinsky
By written by Administrator December 1, 2006 1
It's that time again--from now until the Oscars, annual best-of lists of start to grace the arts pages of magazines and newspapers across the country. Today, the New York Times published its 10… continue reading 10 Best Books of 2006?
By written by Emily November 30, 2006
Ever want to hear the sound of Dylan Thomas reading "In My Craft or Sullen Art" in his famously rumbly voice? Check out The Poetry Archive , an online collection of poets reading their work aloud… continue reading Straight from the Horse's Mouth
By written by Emily November 30, 2006
The feedback we've gotten back from the Free Library Blog has been fantastic. Lots of you have been leaving comments. However, we have been unable to publish them because no one has posted their… continue reading Commenting on the Blog
By written by Emily November 29, 2006
Due to illness, the December 12th event with Harry Frankfurt has been cancelled. Patrons with tickets will receive a letter from the Lectures Office this week offering the following options: -… continue reading Harry Frankfurt Lecture Cancelled
By written by Emily November 29, 2006
Novelist Bebe Moore Campbell died yesterday due to complications from brain cancer. She was 56 years old. We made a special booklist in her honor. continue reading Remembering Bebe Moore Campbell
By written by Emily November 28, 2006
Tacony continues its centennial celebration with an evening of entertainemnt, refreshments, and an exhibition. Enjoy a jazz performance by the Hoppin' John Orchestra and Tacony 1906-2006 - a… continue reading Celebrating Tacony's Centennial
By written by Emily November 27, 2006
Everyone's favorite harvest holiday is almost upon us--check out this Librarian-recommended Thanksgiving booklist for kids! Comments: Sharon from Philadelphia wrote: "All children's book authors… continue reading Children's Booklist for Thanksgiving
By written by Emily November 22, 2006
The great free-market economic theorist Milton Friedman passed away November 16, 2006 at the age of 94. Whether or not you agree with his economically conservative view, it was widely agreed that… continue reading Read Milton Friedman's Books
By written by Emily November 20, 2006