Now that the summer is drawing to a close, children, teens, and even adults are prepping for the start of the coming school year. We at the Free Library of Philadelphia are prepping, too! That is, we’re organizing events and resources for students of all ages to feel confident when entering the classroom this fall. From reading help with… continue reading Hit the Books with the Free Library!
By written by Becky F. September 1, 2017
Each month the Regional Foundation Center 's Inforum newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who highlights their organization's services and how they support the social sector. This month we are excited to have Doug Barg, founder and president of Kitchen Cred to talk about the… continue reading An Interview with Doug Barg of Kitchen Cred
By written by Caitlin S. August 23, 2017 5
This year, the Summer of Wonder program has teamed up with the Rosenbach Museum to offer family-friendly fun for the whole season! The Rosenbach is a quirky little place located near Rittenhouse Square. In the 1940s and 50s, it was the home of brothers Abraham and Philip Rosenbach, who were crazy about collecting things—especially… continue reading Free Rosenbach Museum Admission for Summer of Wonder Participants!
By written by Emilie P. July 28, 2017
Can you believe the Summer of Wonder is already halfway over? We can’t either. So far, we’ve danced with the Phillie Phanatic, built space ships, and learned how to knit. We’ve done yoga, played new instruments, and, of course, read great books! But one thing we’ve really been doing a ton of this summer is using our… continue reading Halfway through the Summer? Already?!
By written by Becky F. July 21, 2017
At 15-years-old, Elba remembers first hearing about "healthy food" in elementary school. She says it was a no-questions-asked type of learning though; staff would simply hand out the food to students and succinctly say, "Here, this is healthy." While she learned certain foods were healthier than others, she says she never… continue reading Teen Discovers New Views on Food with Get HYPE Philly!
By written by Brittany B. July 13, 2017
A 10th grader at Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD), committed teen leadership assistant (TLA) at the Free Library of Philadelphia, and basketball player for his school team, Amir Evers knows good food fuels good work. But he never found himself in the kitchen until he joined Get HYPE Philly! (GHP)—a city-wide… continue reading Good Vibes Only at Get HYPE Philly!
By written by Brittany B. July 7, 2017
As summer heats up, stay cool with this fruit soda recipe from Get HYPE! Philly ! Under the guidance of Chef Shawn Murray, teens at our Kensington Library used a blender to learn how to puree ingredients. Using only fruit and sparkling water, the drink is a simple and sweet summertime treat. Plus, they learned a key lesson about… continue reading Fruit Sparkling Water Recipe in 4 Easy Steps
By written by Brittany B. June 26, 2017 2
You may know him as the recipient of multiple Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards . You may know him as the author of such great books as The Watermelon Seed , Good Night Owl , and Number One Sam . Now you can add "Free Library of Philadelphia Summer of Wonder artist" to the list of ways that you know Greg Pizzoli . As an author, illustrator,… continue reading Meet Greg Pizzoli, Our Summer of Wonder Artist
By written by Becky F. June 20, 2017
While some schools in the area have already let out for the summer, the last official day for Philadelphia School District students is Tuesday, June 20. Woo Hoo! While pools and spraygrounds around the city will begin opening later this week and continue through July 1, that's not the only way to stay cool... The Free Library has plenty of… continue reading When School's Out, Stay Cool with Awesome Activities at the Free Library!
By written by Administrator June 19, 2017
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, dancing, crafting, and, of course, reading! Summer of Wonder begins at neighborhood Free Library locations on June 12 th and goes through August 4 th .… continue reading Welcome to the Summer of Wonder!
By written by Becky F. May 26, 2017 1
The Culinary Literacy Center is excited to present Summer Thyme Cooks, a fresh approach to learning about cooking, collaboration, and cost. Summer Thyme Cooks is a FREE , four-part summer cooking program for kids and teens entering grades 5-12. In four weekly hands-on classes, students will learn basic cooking skills, including how to read a… continue reading Summer Thyme Cooks - Apply Now!
By written by Jamie B. May 10, 2017 6
The Philadelphia Science Festival is almost here! The city-wide celebration of science happens April 21-29. The Free Library is proud to partner with the festival to offer great programing for all ages! Check out all the science events happening at your neighborhood library . Science After School April 24 – 27 3:30 p.m.… continue reading A City-wide Celebration of Science: The 2017 Philadelphia Science Festival!
By written by Ann P. April 20, 2017
Wow, what a success that was! 2017 marked our third annual Free Library of Comic Con and it was our biggest yet! To all of you who came—Thank You! You are the reason we’re able to do great programs like Free Library of Comic Con that are fun for everyone and empowering to local artists, publishers, and performers. Without you and… continue reading Free Library of Comic Con 2017 Wrap-Up!
By written by J. Matthew C. April 19, 2017 1
What if an entire community wrote one line each on a vintage Underwood Typewriter to create a really, really, long poem? Would it bring world peace? Would love abound? Would we become a united nation? One can hope, right? On April 3, South Philly poet, Maria Fama composed the first line of our poem. She pecked out her lines on the… continue reading Are You the Poetry 'Type'?
By written by Abbe K. April 17, 2017
Our Get HYPE Philly! teens are ready for spring! In preparation for the warmer weather, they learned how easy it is to prepare light but flavorful snack dips. The lesson, by Food Educator Lauren Nixon , showed teens how to use common kitchen staples like herbs, spices and seed butters to improvise their favorite flavors. Love a green pesto… continue reading Dip into Springtime with Fresh Get HYPE Philly! Recipes
By written by Brittany B. April 17, 2017
At long last, the time has come... If you’ve been longing to get out of the house after a long snow and ice bound end to winter, Free Library of Comic Con ( FLoCC ) is a great chance to go out and get your geek on! This year's event kicks off outside of Parkway Central Library at 9:45 a.m. with a performance from the Drexel Dragon… continue reading Free Library of Comic Con
By written by J. Matthew C. March 22, 2017
Ordering Pizza? Our Get HYPE Philly! teens recently built environment-friendly pizza ovens to reheat leftover pizza. All you have to do to make your own is hang on to your delivery box! They also learned how to cook a pizza-inspired recipe that will make you rethink pulling out your wallet and ordering delivery. At these programs, teens… continue reading Powered-Up Pizza!
By written by Khyra L. March 14, 2017 1
Get HYPE Philly is a city-wide initiative for youth development, funded by GSK and brought to youth by several organizations including The Food Trust and the Free Library of Philadelphia. At Parkway Central Library and the North Philadelphia libraries, Get HYPE Philly is primarily known for Food Education. Basically, we show up, we cook, and we… continue reading What's the HYPE?
By written by Khyra L. February 8, 2017 2
I have weird memories of being a teenage girl—I’m pretty sure that I thought I was right about everything when maybe I was in actuality not so swift on the uptake. It’s refreshing for me now to read graphic novels in which the teenage female protagonist is so much stronger and sometimes has more superpowers than I could have… continue reading Teen Girls in Comics: The People I Wish I Would Have Been
By written by Rachel F. January 11, 2017
Pennsylvania Teen Health Week 2017 takes place January 9-13. The second annual state-wide week of awareness is unique in that it focuses on a holistic view of teen health and seeks to raise awareness of the health issues facing Pennsylvania teens. Through a variety of programs and activities, teens are encouraged to take charge of their… continue reading Pennsylvania Teen Health Week
By written by Ann P. January 9, 2017
