October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. As with many learning disabilities, there can be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding around what dyslexia is and how best to support learners who are struggling to read. Folks at the library are here to help students and their caregivers explore books and resources to better understand what is going… continue reading October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
By written by Rachel R. October 1, 2024
The Free Library is excited to announce the addition of video games to its vast catalog of borrowable materials! Why video games at the library, you ask? Well, stories aren't confined to books alone! Video games present immersive worlds where players become the protagonists of their own adventures. From unraveling intricate narratives to… continue reading New Achievement Unlocked: Video Game Circulation!
By written by Administrator May 20, 2024 6
Recognized with 132 Pulitzer Prizes and appreciated by over nine million subscribers globally, we are happy to announce that the Free Library's daily New York Time s subscription has been added to our PressReader database — with a backfile of its issues to 2010! This access is in addition to our New York Times at the… continue reading Our PressReader Database Now Includes The New York Times
By written by Sharyl O. January 29, 2024
We were pleased to offer our community so many new Electronic Resources/Databases this year! Here are all of the new resources introduced since January 1, 2023: Films to Stream : Kanopy → Over 4,000 movies for adults and kids with no monthly viewing limits Access Video on Demand: Master Collection → Over… continue reading Celebrating Our New Electronic Resources of 2023
By written by Sharyl O. December 18, 2023
Looking for learning resources to help you and your family prepare for kindergarten, conquer the back-to-school routine, or explore a new adult learning path? The Free Library has plenty to offer, and we’re excited to share them with you. Tip: Some of these require a library card to log in. Sign up for your Free Library card today!… continue reading Online Resources for Learners of All Ages
By written by Emily S. September 8, 2023 2
We are very proud of our electronic resources, also known as databases, and want to update you on some changes. As of August 1, 2023, POWER Library Pennsylvania's Electronic Library will no longer subscribe to some databases, so they are no longer available on our Free Library of Philadelphia databases page : Academic OneFile… continue reading Free Library of Philadelphia Database Updates
By written by Sharyl O. August 7, 2023 1
Hey book lovers! Did you know you can read, read, read, with just a tap of your finger — and without ever having to go to the library? Try digital books, also known as e-books! You can read e-books on your computer, phone, tablet, or e-reader (like Kindle, Kobo, or Nook) anywhere, anytime, even while you’re waiting in line at… continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Free Library E-Books
By written by Sharyl O. August 4, 2023 10
We are happy to announce that more than 1,000 new videos have been added to our Kanopy PLUS subscription. The library has purchased these two new film packs, recently introduced by Kanopy: British Cinema and TV Series : A unique blend of intriguing mysteries, addictive dramas, and big-hearted comedies for your Anglophile patrons who… continue reading More Kanopy Films Added
By written by Sharyl O. May 22, 2023
The Free Library of Philadelphia has some wonderful resources for people researching the history of children's literature in America. With just a library card , several databases are available to help you learn more about the creators of your favorite children's books. Something About the Author is a biographical examination… continue reading Profiles in Literature
By written by Chris B. April 25, 2023
Visit one of our libraries to explore our newest database, Ancestry Library Edition , which provides the most extensive collection of genealogical information currently available online. You can explore your family’s roots through billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases in Ancestry Library Edition, including… continue reading Ancestry Library Edition
By written by Sharyl O. April 17, 2023 11
Would you like to read newspapers from around the world? Our newest electronic resource, PressReader , brings a wide-ranging selection of current global publications. PressReader provides content from the U.S. and all over the world — publications such as Chicago Tribune , Boston Globe , The Guardian , La… continue reading Introducing PressReader, Including The Economist Magazine
By written by Sharyl O. March 13, 2023 3
Like comics? You're going to love this! Our newest electronic resources from ComicsPlus bring thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers for kids, teens, and adults. Explore a selection of new and backlist titles from ABDO, Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios,… continue reading ComicsPlus is Here!
By written by Sharyl O. March 7, 2023
If you like documentaries, world cinema, or films for kids, we think you will love our latest electronic resource: Access Videos! These three collections have no monthly watch limits and include: The Access Videos on Demand: Master Collection has over 44,000 films, documentaries, and how-to-videos. Enjoy titles from Ken Burns,… continue reading New Databases from Access Videos on Demand
By written by Sharyl O. March 3, 2023 2
What is Overdrive? Overdrive is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s portal to thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines that you can read for free using your Free Library of Philadelphia library card. In April 2023, the OverDrive app , which accesses Overdrive e-books , e-audiobooks , and e-magazines on your phone, tablet,… continue reading The Overdrive App is Being Replaced with Libby
By written by Sharyl O. March 1, 2023 15
What better way to learn about Black history than through the lens of Black news sources, as written and published by the African American journalists of yesterday? The Free Library is pleased to highlight a digital resource that provides access to the most distinguished Black newspapers in the United States. Cardholders currently… continue reading All the Historic Black Newspapers Available Online With Your Library Card
By written by Administrator January 18, 2023 2
The Free Library is very pleased to announce the return of Kanopy, the popular on-demand video streaming service that The New York Times has called, "a garden of cinematic delights." Kanopy PLUS, including Kanopy Kids, is now available at no cost with your Free Library of Philadelphia library card. Kanopy PLUS (Public… continue reading Kanopy is Back!
By written by Sharyl O. January 17, 2023 24
Throughout the month of July, Field Teen Center recorded interviews with a voice actor, four game designers, and a comic book writer. If you’re interested in creative jobs or if you just want to learn more about how your favorite TV shows, games, and books are made, you won’t want to miss these! Job Talk: A Conversation with Voice… continue reading Explore Creative Careers with Field Teen Center!
By written by Yona Y. August 5, 2022
Many of us may get our news from online sources these days—social media feeds provide a constant source of information about everything from policy proposals, the weather, celebrity news, and more, as the events unfold in real-time. Moving between the national, the local, and the global within a matter of seconds, we can be connected to… continue reading Newspapers: A Guide Into the Past
By written by Inaara S. February 24, 2022
by Autumn M. and Alexis A. You might think of the Parkway Central Library as a great place to check out your favorite books and movies, but there’s so much more we have to offer and a lot of beautiful sights in the actual building to see! Maybe you already know that if you can’t make it down to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, you can… continue reading Take a Video Tour Through Parkway Central Library!
By written by Administrator November 19, 2021 6
Effective June 30, 2021, we will no longer be offering Kanopy and Hoopla services to our patrons. Instead, the Free Library will use the funding for those subscriptions to support our collections of physical materials in neighborhood libraries . While we know this is disappointing to Kanopy and Hoopla users, we will continue to offer… continue reading Kanopy and Hoopla Access Ends June 30, 2021
By written by Tara M. June 15, 2021 82
