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The Field Teen Center is partnering with Common Sense Media to bring free digital literacy workshops for teens to the Free Library throughout the 2025–26 school year. Digital… continue reading Teen Digital Literacy Workshop Series Starting This Fall
By written by Yona Y. October 28, 2025
Join us at Parkway Central Library for a special storytime series celebrating the many languages of Philadelphia! Each storytime in this series will be bilingual, highlighting different… continue reading Languages of Philadelphia: A Bilingual Family Storytime Series
By written by Bridget G. October 6, 2025 1
The Free Library Music Department and Consonant Collective team up to bring lathe-cut vinyl records to the masses! A new program is dropping at Parkway Central Library… continue reading Cut Your Own Vinyl Record With DIY Discs!
By written by Jane L. October 6, 2025 1
Join the Northeast Regional Library for a sweeping introduction to South Asia. This five-part series, taking place late October to early December, introduces the history and culture of one… continue reading An Introduction to South Asia Lecture Series at Northeast Regional Library
By written by Rebecca R. October 1, 2025 2
The Penguin Random House Banned Wagon is coming to Philadelphia for Banned Books Week and will make stops at Northeast Regional Library on Friday, October 10, and Parkway Central Library on… continue reading Join the Banned Wagon for Banned Book Fest!
By written by Katrina W. September 30, 2025
The Community Quilt Circle Workshops , featuring Colombian textile artists Nicolle Valencia and Shanise Barona, are a three-part workshop happening on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30… continue reading Add to Our Community Quilt for Hispanic Heritage Month
By written by Saloua A. September 29, 2025
Join the Northeast Regional Library on Wednesday, October 22, at 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of discovery with Daniel Seddiqui, widely known as the "Most Traveled Person in American… continue reading Meet The Most Traveled Person in American History
By written by Rebecca R. September 25, 2025
Since 2002, the Field Family Teen Author Series has been connecting Philadelphia school students with authors of young adult books. This year is no different, with an exciting lineup of authors… continue reading Students Meeting Authors: The Field Family Teen Author Series Is Back!
By written by Erin H. September 22, 2025
Strengthening Collaboration Skills and Advancing Community Engagement in West Philadelphia is a series of workshops designed for community members, University of Pennsylvania students, and staff… continue reading Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshops for West Philadelphia Community
By written by Shelley R. September 8, 2025 1
Join Us for Pathways to Power , a free civic resource workshop for Philadelphia residents! In celebration of National Voter Registration Day and Welcoming Week , this free event is your… continue reading Pathway to Power: Civics Resources Workshops
By written by Joe S. September 8, 2025
Legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins is turning 95 on September 7, 2025. Many happy returns! The Free Library of Philadelphia is partnering with local radio station WRTI to… continue reading Sonny Rollins at 95
By written by Jane L. September 2, 2025
From September 15 to October 15, the Free Library observes Hispanic Heritage Month, inviting all to come together and connect through an appreciation of Hispanic history and culture. This year,… continue reading Join the Celebration: Hispanic Heritage Month at the Free Library
By written by Saloua A. September 2, 2025 2
Philly Career Launch sessions will be taking place in September and October at various libraries and community locations throughout Philadelphia. Have you experienced job disruption over the past… continue reading Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Workshops
By written by Administrator August 18, 2025 8
The Free Library is excited to announce our first-ever FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl , a free esports tournament for teens aged 12–18 hosted at ten local library branches… continue reading Join the Library’s First Teen Esports Tournament!
By written by Rachel H. August 15, 2025 2
Join us for new sessions of our Federal Employee Transition Workshops at the Free Library. Come together with fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn… continue reading Federal Employee Transition Workshops: Back by Popular Demand
By written by Administrator August 11, 2025
One brisk March day on our lunch break, my friend Chris and I saw a lifeless feathered body in a storm grate on the street. The bird wasn’t a typical city bird — it had a very long… continue reading Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings?
By written by Laura S. July 28, 2025 1
Dick Levinson joined the Free Library of Philadelphia about 15 years ago as a Community Relations Specialist. He was the first employee of Central Senior Services , working part-time and producing… continue reading Central Senior Services Programming: A Look at What Keeps It Thriving
By written by Joe S. July 14, 2025 2
Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and putting the "unity" in community. The Free Library is proud to honor this important day with a series of vibrant… continue reading Juneteenth at the Library: Freedom, Culture, and Community
By written by Administrator June 10, 2025
Summer is the perfect time to explore the world around us, to play and be active, and to learn about new things for fun! This summer, students entering grades 2–6 will have the chance to… continue reading Be a Health Scientist with Science in the Summer!
By written by Kayla H. June 2, 2025
Join the Newspapers and Microfilm Center on Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. as we explore the vital role that local journalism plays in our communities. We’ll be screening News Matters… continue reading News Matters: Why Local Journalism is Crucial to Democracy
By written by Lillian L. May 28, 2025