Philly Career Launch Career Exploration Workshop sessions will take place in September, October, and November at various Free Library locations  and community hubs throughout Philadelphia.… continue reading Join Philly Career Launch for Our Career Exploration Series

By written by Annette M.    September 30, 2024    9

• Events at the Library
• Careers
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Job Seekers
• Philly Career Launch

Are you looking for a fun Halloween activity to get you in the spirit of the season?  Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop is a fun and creative Halloween project that… continue reading Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop

By written by Brianna V.    September 30, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Holidays
• Parkway Central
• Crafts and Hobbies

This Welcoming Week , the Free Library hosted a special event called A Taste of Edible Alphabet on Monday, September 16, 2024. The evening program, arranged by Lindsay Southworth, Senior Program… continue reading A Taste of Edible Alphabet: Learn English Through Cooking

By written by Meredith M.    September 25, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Culinary Literacy
• Cooking
• Languages and Learning
• Edible Alphabet

College and test prep workshops , hosted by  Field Teen Center  in partnership with  The Alexander Advantage , will return to the Free Library for the 2024–2025 school year .… continue reading Free SAT and College Prep Workshops 2024–2025

By written by Yona Y.    September 23, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• College Prep
• Parkway Central
• Teens
• Students

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Social Science and History Department  at Parkway Central Library is excited to host three programs covering different aspects of the… continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month in the Social Science and History Department

By written by Ben R.    September 19, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• History
• Author Events
• Immigrant Heritage

In light of the upcoming United States Presidential Election and to conclude the "Power Up!” series , the Free Library of Philadelphia will present the 2024 Philly Civics Fair and… continue reading Get Involved at the 2024 Philly Civics Fair

By written by Anthony T.    September 18, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Politics
• Community
• Voting and Elections

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! This mid-month celebration runs from September 15 to October 15 to include the Independence Days of Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador,… continue reading Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Cultural Events Around Philadelphia

By written by Bridget G.    September 18, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Community Events
• Immigrant Heritage

"Welcoming Week honors the contributions of immigrants and recognizes that our communities are stronger — and more prosperous — when we are welcoming." - Alain… continue reading Celebrate Welcoming Week 2024 with the Free Library

By written by Betsy M.    September 12, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• New Americans
• Library Resources
• Languages and Learning
• Immigrant Heritage

After a milestone 30th anniversary season, we are thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 Author Events series will kick off on September 11, brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia… continue reading Announcing the 2024–2025 Author Series

By written by Free Library Foundation    September 11, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Author Events

September is Civic Awareness Month — a time to engage with our community, learn more about our civic responsibilities, and participate in initiatives that make a difference. In… continue reading Power Up! for Civic Awareness with the Free Library

By written by Brianna V.    September 3, 2024    2

• Events at the Library
• Community Events
• Social Justice
• Politics
• Voting and Elections

The Literature Department ’s Monday Poets series is one of the longest-running programs for adults at the Free Library. Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday… continue reading Monday Poets Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season with Sankofa

By written by Andrea L.    August 22, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Poetry
• Community
• Neighborhood Libraries

Photography means "to draw with light." It is derived from the Greek words  photos , meaning "light," and graphos , meaning "drawing." We… continue reading Celebrating World Photography Day

By written by Karen K.    August 21, 2024    1

• Art
• Events at the Library
• Print and Picture Collection
• Photography
• Special Collections

Every Tuesday this August, the Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library will host a film series for Black August facilitated by cinéSPEAK . Learn a little bit about the… continue reading Meet the Curators: Black August Film Series with cinéSPEAK

By written by Administrator    August 5, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Film Screenings
• Black Lives Matter
• Neighborhood Libraries

On August 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. , the Free Library's  Social Science and History Department  will host a discussion by Dr. Kelly Harris  of the University of… continue reading COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion

By written by Sabrina W.    July 29, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• History
• Black Lives Matter
• Racism

This summer, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of the Revolution at the Library  program, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution . This… continue reading Revolution at the Library Programming Returns

By written by Brianna V.    July 25, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Family Programs
• History
• Neighborhood Libraries
• History of Philadelphia

Photography is a powerful outlet for expression and creativity in young people. Teens aged 12–18 can explore their abilities as photographers at the Kensington  and Lillian Marrero… continue reading View Life Through the Lens: Photography Without Borders at the Free Library

By written by Anthony T.    July 23, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Teens
• Photography
• Summer

Are you an inventor, small business owner, or non-profit looking to better understand how to protect your business or invention? Do you want to learn what type of intellectual property will best… continue reading Free Workshop: Intellectual Property Basics at the Free Library

By written by Lonnie J.    July 23, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Patent and Trademark
• Business Resource and Innovation Center
• Business

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the United States has an upcoming election . Have you ever wondered how the election system works here in Philadelphia? You can learn… continue reading Your Vote, Your Voice at the Free Library

By written by Ben R.    July 18, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Government Information
• Politics
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Voting and Elections

Introducing a new book club at the Parkway Central Library  — on the second Monday of each month, the Short Story Book Club will meet from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Philbrick Hall… continue reading Short Story Book Club Coming to Parkway Central Library

By written by Francis B.    July 10, 2024    1

• Events at the Library
• Parkway Central
• Reading
• Fiction
• Book Clubs

In Languages and Learning , the adult education department of the Free Library, a number of our programs couldn’t run without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers — so… continue reading Languages and Learning Volunteer Lunch

By written by Meredith M.    June 28, 2024   

• Events at the Library
• Volunteers
• Adult Learning
• Languages and Learning