by Andrew DePass, Intern,  Languages and Learning Center Have you started taking a GED or HiSET course before the pandemic that has been put on hold and want to continue your studies? Need an online course that fits your schedule? Maybe you need a refresher on using the computer or would like to improve your work readiness or… continue reading Prepare for Your High School Diploma and More With These Free Online Courses

By written by Rachel H.    November 25, 2020    3  

• Digital Literacy
• Online Learning
• Adult Learning
• Job Seekers
• Languages and Learning

COVID-19 has changed the way we perform on the job. For several months, the silence of everyday life has transformed the way we interact, at all levels, and in our community. Now, our home is not only a family space, but also a virtual operational center for many activities including school, work, small business, and everything in between.… continue reading Working Remotely? Ask Lynda!

By written by Mary Marques    November 4, 2020    1  

• Careers
• Databases
• Recommendations
• Online Learning
• Library Card
• Digital Learning

The Business Resource and Innovation Center’s (BRIC) free business resources are accessible anywhere! That means you can conduct business research at your leisure from the comfort of your home. So put on some comfy clothes, grab a caffeinated beverage, and settle in. It’s time to get your research on! We’ve been tackling the… continue reading At Home with BRIC: Compiling Free Sales Lists

By written by Gillian R.    November 4, 2020   

• Databases
• Online Learning
• Business Resource and Innovation Center
• Business
• Virtual Programs

The Languages and Learning Center supports Philadelphia adults in their individual learning goals, including language learning, basic education, and digital literacy. This fall, all of our programs are taking place virtually . We have several language learning groups starting in the next few weeks with open registration—read below for more… continue reading Join the Languages and Learning Center for Virtual English, Japanese, and Spanish Language Learning!

By written by Lindsay S.    October 27, 2020    4  

• Languages
• Online Learning
• Languages and Learning

A few years back, when I was an Afterschool Program Facilitator ( LEAP Leader) at my neighborhood library, one of the mothers of a student who regularly attended came in and asked if I could help her with some school work. When I noticed the title of the book she was holding, Passing The G.E.D. , I immediately knew I had to help! Why? … continue reading G.E.D. Test Prep

By written by Rich T.    October 22, 2020   

• Online Learning

by Khristina Spence - Intern, Languages & Learning Center Bonjour! Salut! Bonsoir! Join the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center ’s newest offering: the French Conversation Circle ! This free online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the French language, all while introducing you to other… continue reading French Conversation Circle

By written by Rachel H.    August 11, 2020   

• Languages
• Online Learning
• Digital Media
• Digital Learning
• Adult Learning
• Languages and Learning
• Virtual Programs

Attending video meetings has become a necessity for many of us these days while working from home, taking an online class, or keeping in touch with friends and family. Zoom is a popular web conferencing software platform for online meetings that you might need to use. The Free Library has several databases that provide instruction on how to use… continue reading Tutorials for Learning How to Use Zoom Video Conferencing Software

By written by Phil K.    June 9, 2020    1  

• Databases
• Digital Literacy
• Online Learning
• Digital Learning

Check out some of our favorite business resources, accessible from anywhere with your library card number and PIN. Most of BRIC ’s business resources are also available from anywhere.   10. Gale ebooks Do you find yourself wishing you could check out those big fancy hard-backed reference books? Here’s your chance to read them… continue reading Top Ten Business Resources You Can Access Anywhere with Your Free Library Card

By written by Gillian R.    May 12, 2020   

• Databases
• Online Learning
• Digital Media
• Business Resource and Innovation Center
• Digital Learning

Across Philadelphia, businesses are experiencing unexpected challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic . If you’re currently thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time or you’re an established business owner, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) has resources to help support your current needs.  … continue reading At Home with BRIC: Access Business Resources Anywhere!

By written by Gillian R.    April 30, 2020   

• Databases
• Online Learning
• Digital Media
• Business Resource and Innovation Center
• Teachers

The  Nourishing Literacy team is thinking of our school student friends, their loved ones, and the incredible community of Philadelphia teachers. We are sending wishes of health and peace during this unusual time in our world. During this time when lots of learning and teaching has transitioned to a virtual format, programs designed to… continue reading Information and Ideas for Youth and Family Remote Learning

By written by Shayna M.    April 29, 2020   

• Childrens Programs
• Family Programs
• Free Library Staff
• Teens
• School
• Online Learning
• Digital Media
• Culinary Literacy
• Writing
• Digital Learning
• Library Resources

by Labonno Islam (Digital Engagement & Communications Specialist) and Juliet Fink Yates (Digital Inclusion Fellow), City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology Increasing digital access is a key priority in Philadelphia. Various organizations and companies are offering helpful resources during the COVID-19… continue reading Accessing Computers and Digital Resources During COVID-19

By written by Administrator    April 28, 2020   

• Tech
• Digital Literacy
• Online Learning
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Free Library of Philadelphia is a great place to learn and practice English . If your English classes have been affected by closures related to COVID-19 , there are library resources available online to help you continue your learning from home. To access these tools, you’ll need your Free Library card number and PIN to log on.… continue reading Learn and Practice English at Home with Your Library Card

By written by Lindsay S.    March 26, 2020    2  

• Ebooks
• Online Learning
• Digital Learning
• Library Resources
• Audiobooks
• English Language Learners
• Languages and Learning

While we all practice social distancing with schools and libraries closed for at least two weeks to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 , what exactly are you (and your kids!) going to do with yourself? A lot of us have to-be-read piles stacked in tottering piles and a to-do list of tasks around the house that we may have been putting off for a… continue reading Keeping You and the Kids Busy While Social Distancing

By written by Jennifer E.    March 25, 2020    1  

• Recommendations
• Online Learning
• Digital Media
• DIY
• Crafts and Hobbies
• Digital Learning

The Free Library’s Spring Reading Challenge is active now through May 15! Engage your brain in fun activities, alone or with family and friends. Sign up online, then track your reading journey using the website or the free Beanstack Tracker phone app. The Beanstack Tracker app includes an in-app reading calendar, a timer, and a barcode… continue reading Spring Online Reading Challenge

By written by Shari K.    March 24, 2020    3  

• Family Programs
• Reading
• Online Learning

If you're looking for free, personalized academic support while your school or university is closed, the Free Library can connect you to a qualified tutor through Homework Help Online , powered by Tutor.com. Homework Help Online supports K through 12, college, and adult learners through virtual, one-to-one, on-demand tutoring; drop-off… continue reading Homework Help Online: Live Chat with a Qualified Tutor

By written by Jamie B.    March 18, 2020    13  

• Online Learning
• Homework Help
• Digital Learning

If your school or college is affected by COVID-19, resources from the Free Library are available to help students continue their learning from home. You can find all of these digital tools at freelibrary.org/ehomework . You’ll need your Free Library card number and PIN to log on.   Elementary School Kids InfoBits Access… continue reading Learning from Home? The Free Library Can Help!

By written by Jamie B.    March 16, 2020    5  

• School
• Online Learning
• Homework Help
• Digital Learning

Fire up your computer or smart device—it's Digital Learning Day ! Of course, every day is Digital Learning Day at the Free Library—all you need is a library card and you can gain access to all the great resources and databases we offer through our Digital Learning Portal , 24/7! Our Digital Learning Portal is a great resource… continue reading Every Day is Digital Learning Day at the Free Library!

By written by Peter SM    February 27, 2020   

• Databases
• Online Learning
• Digital Learning

The calendar still says August, and the weather forecast still says summer, but the new school year is just around the corner— School District of Philadelphia will ring the bell to begin classes on Tuesday, September 3!  After a summer full of reading and fun, the Free Library is ready to help Philadelphia students and their families… continue reading Go Back to School with the Free Library!

By written by Jess P.    August 30, 2019    1  

• Childrens Programs
• Databases
• Digital Collections
• Family Programs
• Reading
• Teens
• Online Learning
• Read by 4th
• Back To School
• LEAP
• Homework Help
• Library Card

Beginning December 15, 2017, the Free Library will host an all ages online Winter Reading Challenge. The program encourages participants to continue reading all winter long, and also provides ideas for other fun activities. How do I sign-up? Visit https://freelibrary.beanstack.org on or after December 15 to sign-up. If you already have a… continue reading Announcing the Free Library’s All Ages Online Winter Reading Challenge!

By written by Barbara T.    December 14, 2017    6  

• Childrens Programs
• Family Programs
• Reading
• Teens
• Pre K
• Early Literacy
• Literacy
• Online Learning
• Digital Learning

The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that beginning today we will offer free access to Lynda.com with your library card ! Lynda.com is an online training and learning tool for business, software, technology, and creative skills. Offering over 10,000 training and development courses taught by industry experts,… continue reading Lynda.com: A New Online Learning Experience from the Free Library

By written by Jamie W.    September 5, 2017    47  

• Databases
• Online Learning
• Digital Learning