The Office of Immigrant Affairs ’ Language Access Program team and the Free Library of Philadelphia collaborated on the creation of the Language Help Here! Campaign . The campaign’s main goal is to provide all residents, regardless of language, access to City services and information which is one of the major reasons we are a … continue reading Get To Know Our Language Help Here! Campaign
By written by Administrator March 23, 2023
Baking with Becca began at Whitman Library , nestled between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Snyder Avenue in South Philly. When COVID hit, we had to take a long break. I continued to grow and learn to strengthen this class and to steel myself during an uncertain time. I know we all did the same for what seemed like an eternity, but here we are slowly… continue reading Baking with Becca: Cooking Outside the Box
By written by Rebecca M. April 8, 2021 1
Are you interested in reading new authors? Are you looking for a safe place to discuss literature and culture? Then this book club is for you! The YA / Adult Multicultural Book Club has a focus on authors of color and expanding cultural knowledge. We will explore multiple genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and much more! If you have… continue reading Join Our New YA and Adult Multicultural Book Club!
By written by Kayla J. October 7, 2020 6
Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated in the United States on August 26. This date was chosen to commemorate both the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote in 1920 and a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights which took place on that same date in 1970. Since the Equal… continue reading Women’s Equality Day
By written by Susanna W. August 26, 2019
When we think of food, many of us recall the well-worn kitchen tables at which our families welcome friends and neighbors to share dishes that tell our stories. As a first generation American, I have long been drawn to the ways in which personal narratives can be told through cooking and food. In my family, stories about celebration and… continue reading Engaging Philadephia’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities Through Culinary Literacy
By written by Suzanna U. November 7, 2018 1
We know the Free Library is one of the most heavily used cultural and educational institutions in our city. We’ve got the numbers: In fiscal year 2017, 640,000 people in Philadelphia held a library card, and the Library welcomed more than 5 million in-person visits—plus millions more online. But how do Philadelphians view the Free… continue reading The Library’s Impact: A New Report
By written by Julie B. April 12, 2018
