Today is National Bookmobile Day – part of the American Library Association 's 2020 National Library Week festivities – and we thought it was a good time to remind you about the Free Library Book Bike ! National Bookmobile Day celebrates our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated library… continue reading Celebrating the Free Library Book Bike on Bookmobile Day!
By written by Kate C. April 22, 2020
by Nick Bunch Ding, ding!! HONK! Screeeeeech! That’s the sound of the Free Library Book Bike rolling into a community event near you! Warm weather is on its way and we can’t wait to ride out of our local libraries and hit the streets of Philadelphia armed with library cards , books , prizes, and other fun stuff! Today is National… continue reading #NationalLibraryWeek: It’s Bookmobile Day!
By written by Administrator April 10, 2019
The Free Library Book Bike program is now entering its 4th season! The Book Bikes are bicycle-powered mobile libraries that go to local events, bringing a piece of the Free Library outside of our brick and mortar locations. When visiting one of our Book Bikes you can check out a book with your library card, sign up for a card if you don’t… continue reading The Book Bike Gears Up for Its 4th Season!
By written by Link R. February 8, 2019
In our ongoing series of blog posts highlighting our awesome staff throughout the Free Library of Philadelphia, today we take some time to speak with Link Ross - Children's Librarian at South Philadelphia Library ... What is your role with the Free Library of Philadelphia? I'm a Children's Librarian at the South Philadelphia… continue reading Meet Your Library Staff: Link Ross - Children's Librarian at South Philadelphia Library
By written by Administrator June 13, 2018 2
As communities’ needs and desires change, libraries and staff are adapting and evolving with them. Long gone are the days when librarians mostly sat behind desks fielding reference questions. Libraries now define and develop their work within their communities and for their communities as defined by their communities: Library Assistants… continue reading National and Local Trends Inform Development of Upcoming Community-Centered Libraries Trainings
By written by Community-Centered Libraries June 7, 2018 2
It's almost officially summer here in Philadelphia, as the sun finally breaks through all the recent rain clouds and schools will be letting out early next week. No matter what your plans are this summer, the Free Library is here to keep you cool, connected, and book-bound! Our summer hours begin on Monday, June 11. Many of our libraries… continue reading Summer Hours and Cool Activities at the Free Library!
By written by Christina P. June 6, 2018 5
Happy National Bookmobile Day ! Today we celebrate bookmobiles and those who ride/drive them and provide mobile library services to their communities. The Free Library has two different mobile outreach vehicles including the Techmobile and our newly expanded fleet of Book Bikes . Over the past year, due to increased demand for Book Bike… continue reading National Library Week: Ride Along with the Book Bike!
By written by Link R. April 11, 2018
Because it is National Bookmobile Day , I’m here to dote on my favorite bookmobile—the Free Library Book Bike ! Last year the Free Library acquired two bicycle-powered mobile libraries to attend events on behalf of the library. The bikes are handmade by Philadelphia’s own Haley Tricycles and are designed to tote and display… continue reading Celebrate National Bookmobile Day with the Free Library's Book Bike!
By written by Link R. April 12, 2017
The Book Bike is a new program from the Free Library that sends bicycle-powered mobile libraries to outdoor events in Philadelphia. The custom cargo bicycles, built by Philadelphia-based Haley Tricycles , are ridden by a library staff member to community events and provide a selection of library materials. Patrons with library cards can check… continue reading Here Comes The Book Bike!
By written by Link R. June 17, 2016 1
