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May is here with its blossoming trees and warm, elongated days that make for the most enjoyable bike rides. Did you know that May is National Bike Month? It's a great time of the year to… continue reading Break out the tricycles, May is National Biking Month!
By written by Kate E. May 5, 2013 1
"Be not inhospitable to strangers, lest they be angels in disguise." So reads the memorable inscription above the door of Shakespeare & Company , one of my favorite… continue reading Summer in the City
By written by Nani M. April 3, 2013
The Free Library of Philadelphia is celebrating Pennsylvania’s eight annual One Book, Every Young Child selection, The Bus for Us by Suzanne Bloom ! One Book, Every Young Child is a… continue reading Celebrate the 2013 Pennsylvania One Book Every Young Child with the Free Library of Philadelphia!
By written by Rachel F. March 28, 2013 1
Singing with young children is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, and entertainment value aside, studies show it can have a very positive effect on your young child’s… continue reading Warm Up Those Vocal Chords - It’s Time to Sing!
By written by Megan W. December 29, 2012
Young children can learn so much about their world through seasonal books and discussions. With the change of the season just around the corner, why not visit your local library and check… continue reading Wonderful Winter is Almost Here!
By written by Megan W. December 10, 2012 4
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s (and parent’s) life - it can be a little scary for everyone. But not to worry - from funny frogs to worried mice there are lots… continue reading Books for Kids Starting School for the First Time!
By written by Rachel F. August 17, 2012 1
It may seem obvious – but wordless picture books are books with no words! Since there is no text, wordless picture books are a great way to share books with children -- you… continue reading Fun With Wordless Picture Books!
By written by Rachel F. May 15, 2012 4
How do you write a children’s book about political corruption? It becomes quite simple when the real life story features a rhinoceros. Little Una by Elizabeth Olds is about a rhino that… continue reading Better a Rhino
By written by Lindsay F. May 7, 2012
One of the great traditions of the holiday season is food shopping. This can be a real chore with a preschooler. Before you go shopping try reading one of… continue reading Books about food shopping for preschoolers!
By written by Rachel F. November 19, 2011 3
We are pleased to announce that the Free Library has recently expanded its digital collection with the addition of Disney Digital Books. This new collection features nearly 700 popular… continue reading New Disney Online Books available now!
By written by Jamie W. August 30, 2011 39
Here at the Central Children’s Department, we are celebrating the New Year with lots and lots of new graphic novels for kids . New installments of your favorite series, adaptations of other… continue reading New Graphic Novels for Kids
By written by Joel N. January 10, 2011 3
New Year’s Resolutions can be great ways to add new things into your life. This year try to find a time each day when you and your children can share books. Try out one of these times and… continue reading New Year’s Resolution – Share Books with Kids!
By written by Chris C. December 30, 2010 1