It's that time of year where staying warm in the comfort of your home sounds so nice. Why not work on getting your next job or learning a new skill from the comfort of your home! Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the Free Library, brought to you by Full Circle Group and JEVS Human Services!… continue reading Work Towards a New Career with Virtual Career Workshops!
By written by Steven D. October 26, 2022
Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in making your LinkedIn profile stand out? Check out the new virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the Free Library, brought to you by Full… continue reading Fall into a new Career with Virtual Career Workshops at the Free Library of Philadelphia!
By written by Steven D. September 6, 2022
Lately, transgender and gender non-conforming youth have been a hot topic across the nation. Many people feel confused, even panicked, and it can be hard to tell what claims being made are even true. We've assembled a panel of experts: real parents and professionals who support transgender and gender non-conforming children and adolescents.… continue reading Empathy Versus Misinformation: Transgender Youth Panel Series
By written by Shelley R. July 11, 2022
This February, the Free Library is proud to commemorate Black History Month , honoring the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and celebrating Black history, culture, and heritage. Black History Month offers all of us an opportunity to learn more about the significant contributions of Black Americans, including… continue reading Celebrating Black History Month at the Free Library
By written by Inaara S. February 1, 2022 1
No matter what holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December is jam-packed with holiday offerings at the Free Library–both in-person and virtually! So whether it's Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, or a love for sweater weather, we're here to help you celebrate this month! For a complete list of our holiday… continue reading Celebrate the Holidays with the Free Library!
By written by Kate C. December 13, 2021 1
Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month ? If your job or class schedule has eased up for the summer and you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, check out these ways to beat boredom and keep busy with the help of the Free Library! Attend an In-Person Outdoor Event or Log On to a Virtual Event Since the start… continue reading Beat Boredom with the Free Library in July
By written by Kate C. July 12, 2021
Over the past year and a half, Free Library staff worked hard every day to bring virtual events right to your living room while our library buildings remained closed due to the pandemic... but did you know we recently added outdoor in-person event offerings to our schedule? That's right—from storytimes to yoga… continue reading Enjoy Free Library Outdoor Events This Summer!
By written by Kate C. July 6, 2021
by Jena Harris and Suzanna Urminska "In every race, in every nation and in every clime in every period of history there is always an eager-eyed group of youthful patriots who seriously set themselves to right the wrongs done to their race, or nation or sect or sometimes to art of self-expression. No race or nation can advance without… continue reading Reimagining a Recipe for Radical Self Care
By written by Suzanna U. February 9, 2021
Have you been meaning to revise your resume, but are not sure how to get started? Would you like to learn new skills to conquer your next job interview? Are you interested in making your LinkedIn profile stand out? Check out our new virtual career workshops at the Workplace , brought to you by Full Circle Group! These workshops… continue reading New Virtual Career Workshops
By written by Margaret T. November 5, 2020
Do you long for the days of Nick at Nite , TRL , the Spice Girls , and Fresh Prince ? Do you catch yourself saying "as if" and "talk to the hand" in casual conversation? Do you still wear your hair in "The Rachel" and rock overalls? Then all of your 1990s nostalgia dreams are about to come true! Join the Raven… continue reading The Raven Society and Field Teen Center are Throwing it Back to the '90s!
By written by Jamie K. March 11, 2020
"Even if I believed that women should be denied the right of suffrage, wild horses could not drag such an admission from my pen or my lips, for this reason: precisely the same arguments used to prove that the ballot be withheld from women are advanced to prove that colored men should not be allowed to vote." Mary Church Terrell is… continue reading Women's History Month 2020: Stories We Know, Stories We'll Discover
By written by Kalela W. March 3, 2020
I learned so much at a recent One Book, One Philadelphia panel about the relationship between food, memory, and economic justice. The conversation centered on what it means to "decolonize" our food systems— in other words, undo the deeply harmful impacts of colonialism and inequity. Those impacts could look like a… continue reading One Book, Many Voices Community Dinner at Cobbs Creek Library
By written by Brittanie S. February 26, 2020
On Thursday, February 20 , David W. Young will appear at Parkway Central Library to discuss his book, Battles of Germantown: Effective Public History in America . Many Philadelphia residents are familiar with the annual reenactment of the historic 1777 Battle of Germantown—a loss for the Continental Army under the command of George… continue reading What is "Public History", Anyway?
By written by Nina C. February 19, 2020
The Free Library is proud to honor Black History Month ! We’ll be celebrating, learning, and reflecting together, with a multitude of programs for the whole family at neighborhood libraries across the city. Explore local history on the Free Library’s blog , where you can find a firsthand account of Dr. King’s visit to… continue reading Explore Black History with Your Family at the Free Library!
By written by Emily S. February 4, 2020
Part of my job is to show Parkway Central Library ’s private spaces to those who are interested in renting them for events . At the end of those tours, I often take them to the Heim Center , one of the new public library spaces that opened in April 2019. Even though it is not available for rent, I want people to know that this space… continue reading New Monthly Game Night Series to Take Place in Heim Center
By written by Kamilah C. January 23, 2020 4
On Wednesday, January 22, Tommy Orange will join us in Philadelphia for the One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff , which launches eight weeks of more than 130 events exploring the themes in his novel There There . Below are some featured events that you definitely won’t want to miss: On Wednesday, January 29, the Rosenbach Museum will host… continue reading #OneBookWednesday | One Book 2020 Event Highlights
By written by Brittanie S. January 8, 2020
Parkway Central Library Senior Services will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards for excellence in African American children’s literature with a five-part discussion series called Conversations In Color . These conversations take place throughout the month of June and center around the influence that images… continue reading Conversations in Color: The Coretta Scott King Awards Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence
By written by Lisa-Jane E. May 29, 2019 2
This year, Free Library Comic Con celebrates its 5th anniversary with our annual event at the Parkway Central Library on May 11, 2019! When you arrive, you’ll first encounter our Vendor Hall which will be chock full of an array of local businesses, colleges and universities, and other organizations. Artist Alley is where you can find all… continue reading The 5th Annual Free Library Comic Con!
By written by Kris L. May 2, 2019 2
Every year, the Free Library of Philadelphia hosts a Family Fest —a celebration just for children and their families in the historic Parkway Central Library . Open to the public, this very special fundraiser features activities for the whole family to enjoy. In celebration of the recent launch of our new Knee-Hi Society membership , this… continue reading Celebrate the Free Library at This Year’s Family Fest!
By written by Alexa L. March 25, 2019
On Tuesday, October 30, Parkway Central Library ’s Skyline Room was abuzz with the cheers of sixth graders, the sound of buzzers and music, and the roar of applause. The cause? A "Book Battle," a Jeopardy-style literature trivia competition that tested students’ knowledge and understanding of a book that they’d all… continue reading This Sixth Grade "Battle" Was One for the Books!
By written by Jess P. November 28, 2018
