Free Library Welcomes Papal Visit with New Ecumenical Exhibit (no link)
Jewish Exponent
The exhibit, “Sacred Stories: The World’s Religious Traditions,” will include a wide range of religious texts from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Janine Pollock said it took almost a year to put the exhibit together and showcase the best pieces. The exhibit holds about 70 objects, including books, scrolls, handwritten manuscripts and more than 20 miniature paintings.

Time for Some Family-Friendly Fringe!
Philly.com
At the Free Library of Philadelphia, kids can experience disciplinary cross-pollination as {composer Chris} Coyle plays music inspired by the art on display.

Summer Reading Celebration: Honoring Exceptional Readers
6ABC Action News
The above clip highlights the summer reading celebration in honor of exceptional readers from around the system.

Reading is Believing
Northeast Times
A feature on Holmesburg Library, their Friends group, and the great programs offered there.

Philadelphia institutions offer up sacred spread in lead-up to Pope’s visit
The Art Newspaper
The Rosenbach Museum and Library will present Catholic texts printed in the New World from the 16th to 18th centuries (1 September-30 January 2016), while the Free Library of Philadelphia’s rare book department will showcase historical texts from multiple faiths (31 August-30 January 2016).

Pope in Philly Entertainment Guide
Newsworks
Opening August 31 at the Free Library of Philadelphia is Sacred Stories: The World's Religious Traditions, an exhibit that showcases a unique collection of sacred works that share messages of belief, faith and worship through written word. 

Boy Trips and Punches $1.5M Painting, Staff at National Museum of Scotland Strike, and More
Blouin Art Info
Philly Museums Ready for Pope’s Visit: It is like “a combination of the president coming and the Olympics,’” said a spokeswoman for Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia, referring to an upcoming visit by Pope Francis for the World Meeting of Families (September 22-27).