World Book Online is a great resource for children and teens. If you want to go directly to one of the four modules on our database page, now you can! You can find biographies of notable people such as congressman and civic rights activist, John R. Lewis, learn about topics like artificial intelligence (AI), and much more! Kids… continue reading World Book Online is Now Even Better!
By written by Sharyl O. March 19, 2024 3
The last Thursday of February each year is known as Digital Learning Day — a day dedicated to innovative, future-focused education that utilizes technology. At the Free Library, patrons can access free online courses, learn at their own pace, and level up their skills with our digital learning resources ! Familiarize… continue reading Celebrate Digital Learning with the Free Library's Resource Database
By written by Bridget G. February 15, 2024
Free college and test prep programs continue at Parkway Central Library through the spring semester! Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage is offering five Saturday workshops for youth ages 12 to 18. College-bound students, you won’t want to miss these! Spring workshops will take a deep dive into the… continue reading Free SAT Workshops and Other College Prep Resources
By written by Yona Y. January 2, 2024 2
The Free Library is pleased to announce that the LEAP After-School Program is once again available in neighborhood libraries across the city! This groundbreaking library program offers drop-in homework help and playful learning activities to school-aged children and teens. Beginning October 16, LEAP hours will reflect the newly streamlined… continue reading Welcome Back to LEAP Afterschool!
By written by Emily S. October 16, 2023 7
This school year, college and test prep workshops return to the Free Library, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage. This free series is for youth ages 12–18 and includes both in-person and virtual sessions. Virtual sessions will be accessible on the Free Library Teen Central Youtube… continue reading College and SAT Prep Workshops for the 2023–2024 School Year
By written by Yona Y. September 25, 2023
We may just be wrapping up the dog days of summer, but a new school year is just around the corner! For Philly families looking for school supplies, we’ve got some hot tips. Each year, the Philadelphia School District hosts a Ring the Bell Bus Tour , featuring sweet school supply giveaways from July 31 until August 18 . These… continue reading Gear Up for Success With Back To School Giveaways!
By written by Emily S. August 4, 2023 5
Early in our Interior Chinatown unit, my co-teacher and I talked to our students about the idea of interior and exterior — an important contrast that structures Charles Yu ’s novel. What did we mean by interior and exterior? In the book, the interior is associated with lived experience, personal perspectives, and a deep… continue reading Teaching Interior Chinatown — With Appropriate Supports
By written by Administrator April 10, 2023 2
Written by Lewis Shaw, who conducted extensive research in the Art Department as part of a Friends Select School Senior Internship Project. The following is a continuation of a previous blog post on the topics of Surrealism and Gender. Leonora Carrington grew up in the UK as the daughter of a rich couple whose wealth was built on the textile… continue reading A Continued Discussion on the Topics of Surrealism and Gender
By written by Administrator November 10, 2021
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
As the pandemic enters its second year, online platforms and virtual learning continue to serve a critical role in our children’s education. Are you the caregiver of a currently enrolled student in the School District of Philadelphia? Do you need an easy way to keep informed about your child’s academics? Want to stay up to date with… continue reading Stay Connected with the School District of Philadelphia Parent and Family Portal
By written by Jennifer E. February 25, 2021
The new school year starts this week throughout Philadelphia and whether students will be attending school in-person and / or virtually, the Free Library is ready to help with resources and programs to help make the school year a success. Here are some of the many ways the Free Library can help students soar into this September and succeed all… continue reading Back to School Resources and Programs for Students
By written by Valerie S. September 1, 2020 1
Updated Friday, July 10, 2020 4:59 p.m. "The Social Justice Symposium Teen Planning Committee supports the Concerned Black Workers of the Free Library of Philadelphia ! CBWFLP Response to DEI/Board of Trustees' letter We are Philadelphia high school and college students who have been working for several weeks to plan the Free… continue reading Race in the United States: Social Justice Virtual Workshops for Teens
By written by Megan J. July 7, 2020
On Thursday, April 8, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the unprecedented closure of K-12 schools for the remainder of the year due to the outbreak of COVID-19 . In lieu of brick and mortar classes, the Philadelphia School District will offer students online classes and a Digital Learning Plan . In order to make this… continue reading Going the Distance: Remote Learning and Online Resources for Educators
By written by Joe S. April 24, 2020
Sharing cross-cultural stories is so important to developing civic engagement and participation in our communities. Creating safe environments is essential to discovering, exploring, and learning about our neighbors. We all share a set of collective stories about our families, cultures, and love for our traditions. Learning what is important to… continue reading Multicultural Fair: Empowering Communities, Quilting Stories
By written by Mary Marques November 5, 2019 1
Nourishing Literacy is the Culinary Literacy Center ’s set of programs that connect youth, teachers, and caregivers to the library through educational cooking opportunities. We offer school year and summer programming for youth, intergenerational programs, career development, and teacher trainings. We are so happy to announce the opening… continue reading Nourishing Literacy 2019/2020 Registration Now Open to School Classrooms!
By written by Shayna M. October 4, 2019
On a recent Monday morning, Paul L. Dunbar School’s kindergarten storytime got a special guest—librarian Kayla H. from the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood library . Dunbar Elementary’s Community Partnerships Coordinator wanted a special treat for two kindergarten classes, so she invited Ms. Kayla and her bag of books to come… continue reading Spotlight on School Storytimes: A Visit to Dunbar Elementary
By written by Jess P. December 13, 2018
On Saturday, November 10, 34 students from several area colleges and universities gathered for a New Student Orientation held in the Skyline Room at Parkway Central. Students were welcomed by Debi Leonard, Work Study Program Coordinator, and Paul Walchak, Acting Director of Volunteer Services. Students received valuable information and… continue reading Free Library Welcomes New Work Study Students
By written by Administrator December 7, 2018
