Fall has begun and that means...it’s pumpkin time! As I walk around the neighborhood, I have started to see pumpkins outside supermarkets and door stoops. Trips to pumpkin patches are being planned, and one can find pumpkins of all sizes and colors at their local food stores. As it happens, here at the Free Library we also have pumpinks… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Pumpkin time!
By written by Monica C. October 24, 2022
It’s the spookiest time of the year again, and the Free Library is getting in on the action! Read on for ways to celebrate the Halloween season with us at every age. This year, trick-or-treating in Philly will fall on Monday, October 31st, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Not sure where to go to show off your creepy costumes and collect your sweet… continue reading This is Halloween at the Free Library!
By written by Emily S. October 24, 2022
Do you have teens in your life who will be attending high school in Philly next year? They’ve got options. It is time for High School choice selection! The Philadelphia High School system is large, diverse, and has much to offer. Finding the right fit is key! The Free Library of Philadelphia’s LEAP team wants to help you find a high… continue reading It's Time for High School Choice!
By written by Emily S. October 13, 2022
Reading Promise Week, where Philly celebrates reading, is this week! You can join in the all ages fun at book block parties celebrating young readers at events citywide during the week of October 10-17, 2022, organized by Read By 4th, Philadelphia’s Early Literacy Movement. Sounds interesting, right? More information on all that’s… continue reading Celebrating Reading Promise Week With Books That Promise A Good Read
By written by Jeff B. October 12, 2022
Philadelphia proudly joins the many cities and states around the nation who have chosen to officially recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in lieu of Columbus Day . This cultural shift seeks to recognize the harm done by colonization and to illuminate and honor the continued history of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas. In… continue reading Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in Philadelphia!
By written by Emily S. October 7, 2022
What Will Your Reading Promise Be? The Free Library and Read By 4th invite your family to join us for Reading Promise Week , October 10-16! This weeklong in-person event series serves as a catalyst for the Reading Promise initiative. Participating families pledge to read and create together, talk it up, champion school success, and protect… continue reading Join Us for Reading Promise Week | October 10-16
By written by Emily S. October 6, 2022 2
Do you want to learn a new language for career advancement, to speak to new acquaintances, feel more comfortable when traveling to a foreign country, understand foreign movies, or just exercise your brain? Our Mango Languages database can help! With over 70 languages to choose from, including English, Mango’s got it covered. It’s… continue reading Learn a New Language with Mango Languages
By written by Sharyl O. October 5, 2022 7
The Nonprofit Job Fair returns to Parkway Central Library on October 13 and the Business Resource and Innovation Center staff have the resources to help you make a great first impression! Use these tools to learn what makes job seeking in the nonprofit and social impact sectors unique. If you are a first-time… continue reading Get Ready for the Nonprofit Job Fair!
By written by Caitlin S. October 5, 2022
Decorative gourd season is in full swing and the Free Library has some treats to share with you, like these new titles coming to our shelves this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Our Day of the Dead Celebration by Ana Aranda The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in October!
By written by Rachel F. October 3, 2022
Welcome to Banned Books Week 2022! From September 18-24, we will be delving into the most challenged titles of the past year. The Office for Intellectual Freedom , a project of the American Library Association, compiles this list annually to raise awareness about censorship in libraries and schools. It has been a difficult year for the… continue reading Banned Books Week | Close to Home
By written by Emily S. September 22, 2022
As we continue to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and reflect all all the wonderful things libaries can be, it's time to celebrate another important library holiday— Banned Books Week ! Beginning yesterday and extending through Saturday, September 24, this annual American Library Association… continue reading Banned Books Week | Why We Participate
By written by Kate C. September 20, 2022
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 2022–23 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate: Telicia Darius, a senior at Hardy Williams Mastery Charter School in a dual enrollment program at the Community College of Philadelphia! She was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Poet Laureate Governing Committee, and… continue reading Introducing the 2022–23 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate...
By written by Administrator September 19, 2022
Are you interested in working for the Free Library of Philadelphia? We have scores of different job types in diverse fields such as security, property management, IT, communications, and more! With 54 locations in every part of Philadelphia, we need dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative staff to support the incredible public resource that is… continue reading Find a Job and Build Your Career at the Free Library
By written by Administrator September 19, 2022 12
Whether poetry, biographies, sci-fi, historical fiction or more, these middle grade titles are just some of what’s available, highlighted for celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) and beyond. The Casagrandes: Anything for familia by Ronnie Anne Santiago Ronnie Anne Santiago is back with her full… continue reading Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month/Celebrando El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
By written by Jeff B. September 15, 2022
It's time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place this year from September 15 through October 15. We'd like to celebrate by highlighting the amazing work of Latinx authors and illustrators in recent picture books! There is so much to enjoy as you read these books about love, family, courage, and… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | 18 Great New Latinx Picture Books
By written by Monica C. September 14, 2022
Howdy, folks! I am one of the many Free Library of Philadelphia Library cards that Philadelphians use in their neighborhood libraries throughout the city. Because I am a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia, that is, the F-L-P, you can call me Flippy for short. You might remember me from last year . I’m back again! To celebrate… continue reading Library Card Sign-Up Month | Flippy's Adventures: A Week in the Life of a Free Library Card
By written by Inaara S. September 13, 2022 1
Here in the United States, Grandparents Day is celebrated one week after Labor Day. And what a lovely day it is! Grandparents are caregivers, teachers, comrades in play, and a time machine to the past. They can offer time, attention, and be a source of unbound love to the generations that follow them. This year on September 11,… continue reading Picture Book Highlights | Grandparents Day
By written by Monica C. September 9, 2022
The Free Library Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. View the upcoming meeting agenda To access the meeting: Join via Zoom with the following link: https://tinyurl.com/cynvp58n Passcode: 053223 Or Join via telephone: 19294362866 Webinar ID: 829 6780 9051 Passcode: 053223… continue reading Free Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting on Friday, September 16 at 8:00 a.m.
By written by Administrator September 9, 2022
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Empathy Versus Misinformation: Transgender Youth series of panels. There has been a lot of interest in transgender youth in the media, and yet so few easy ways to access reliable answers to questions community members might have about this vulnerable part of Philadelphia’s communities.… continue reading Empathy Versus Misinformation Wrap-Up
By written by Shelley R. September 7, 2022
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there are so many reasons to get yourself a card if you don’t have one already! As libraries strive to enter a new era, more and more are branching out beyond their traditional services. According to Public Library Association President Maria McCauley, over half of public libraries in the… continue reading Reasons to Sign Up for a Free Library Card Today!
By written by Emily S. September 7, 2022 2
