It’s starting to feel like summer here at the Free Library of Philadelphia. And with the start to the best season of the year, we’re excited for three months of activities, games,… continue reading Welcome to the Summer of Wonder!

By written by Becky F.    May 26, 2017    1

• Events at the Library
• Family Programs
• Teens
• Summer Reading
• Literacy
• Online Learning
• Summer
• Neighborhood Libraries

A baker browses through dozens of cake pans to plan confectionary creations of her wildest imagination. Meanwhile, a man chooses the perfect tie from more than 60 to wear to his graduation.… continue reading Focus On: Unique Lending

By written by Samantha M.    April 26, 2017   

• Free Library Staff
• Music
• Culinary Literacy
• Job Fairs
• Library Card
• Neighborhood Libraries

A year ago we kicked off the Paschalville Partnership , a Free Library-led collaboration of 11 organizations working to transform services for job seekers in Southwest Philadelphia. This community… continue reading The Paschalville Partnership: Transforming Services for Job Seekers in Southwest Philadelphia

By written by Julie B.    April 25, 2017   

• Community Events
• Job Fairs
• Neighborhood Libraries

Note: The scheduled Saturday, March 18 Migrate to Discovery and Adventure event has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 1, due to inclement weather. While books, CDs, and DVDs are still among the… continue reading Experience Nature Close-Up with Our Birding Backpack Program!

By written by JoAnne W.    March 13, 2017    9

• Neighborhood Libraries
• Nature

Happy Women’s History Month ! All throughout the month of March, we’re joining in the nationwide celebration of the vital role of women throughout American history. We hope… continue reading Women’s History Month at the Free Library

By written by Kate C.    March 3, 2017   

• Events at the Library
• Neighborhood Libraries
• Women's History Month

It’s February, cupid is dusting off his bow and arrow, and those chalky-but-delicious conversation hearts are lining supermarket shelves. With love already in the air, we thought it would be… continue reading #LoveTheLibrary: What Do You Love About YOUR Local Library?

By written by Kate C.    February 1, 2017    24

• Neighborhood Libraries

Last Thursday, the new South Philadelphia Library took a big step toward its opening, as an exciting piece of the puzzle was completed with the installation of the Maurice Sendak Chertoff… continue reading Sendak Mural Installed as South Philadelphia Library Opening Nears

By written by Kate C.    April 27, 2016   

• Neighborhood Libraries