Tagged Tech
O'Reilly for Public Libraries
O’Reilly for Public Libraries provides tens of thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and on-demand courses focused on the latest developments in technology, personal finance, and business culture. Everything is available for…
Tech Talk: Digital Skills Classes for Adults
In partnership with Temple University College of Education and Human Development, the Free Library of Philadelphia is excited to announce a new free digital learning series: Tech Talk: Digital Skills for Adult Learners . The…
Explore Creative Careers with Field Teen Center!
Throughout the month of July, Field Teen Center recorded interviews with a voice actor, four game designers, and a comic book writer. If you’re interested in creative jobs or if you just want to learn more about how your favorite…
Get Connected to These Free Internet Access Programs and Resources!
by Labonno Islam (Digital Engagement & Communications Specialist) and Juliet Fink-Yates (Digital Inclusion Fellow), City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology The City of Philadelphia recognizes that access to…
Support Digital Equity by Taking the Philadelphia Household Internet Assessment Survey
Want to help the City of Philadelphia close the digital divide and assist residents with affordable internet access? All you have to do is pick up your phone! The Philadelphia Household Internet Assessment is a…
Digital Media Spotlight | MAR10 Day and the World of Video Games
Today, on March 10—or Mar10 , if you will—we celebrate everything about the red-and-blue-suspendered plumber with extraordinary jumping abilities and a knack for exciting adventures— Mario ! Mario has been Nintendo…
Stay Connected with the School District of Philadelphia Parent and Family Portal
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…
Banned Books Week | Banned Websites Awareness Day
It's that time of year again, where we sound the alarm on censorship in all its forms during Banned Books Week —and today, more specifically, raise awareness of the overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational…
Accessing Computers and Digital Resources During COVID-19
by Labonno Islam (Digital Engagement & Communications Specialist) and Juliet Fink Yates (Digital Inclusion Fellow), City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology Increasing digital access is a key…
The Free Library's New Center for Digitization | Sharing Treasures Through Technology
" If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday" Pearl S. Buck Putting the contents of libraries and museums on the web makes wonderful, hidden art accessible. The Free Library of Philadelphia has…
The Pop Culture Apocalypse of Ready Player One
Just in time for Easter, perhaps the largest collection of "Easter Eggs" to ever be assembled on film debuts in theaters today— Ready Player One . The film is adapted from Ernest Cline's 2011 novel , a nod to all…
Updates to OverDrive Mobile Apps
OverDrive , one of our most popular Digital Media platforms for accessing ebooks and digital audiobooks, recently made some changes to their mobile apps. These changes should make your digital reading experience go more smoothly. In…
WiFi Upgrades: Better, Stronger, Faster
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s IT department has just completed a wireless upgrade throughout all our 53 neighborhood libraries! To paraphrase an old sci-fi show , "We have the technology. We can make it better than it…
E-Gadget Help Desk
*** Update: For current information about this service, please contact the Science & Wellness Supervisor at paquetteb@freelibrary.org. *** Looking to discover all the hidden features of your new iPad, e-reader, smart phone, or…
Introducing The Free Library's New Online Catalog!
The Free Library is happy to announce that we've launched our new Online Catalog ! As we mentioned on the blog and throughout social media last week, our goal was to help make our catalog more user-friendly, encourage exploration,…
Hoopla Makes A Splash (Page), Now Offering Comic Book Downloads!
It's new comic book day across the United States today and you can flip through some new comics without even leaving your house to head down to your local comic shop. Hoopla , one of our most popular Digital Media resources here at…
May 2015 Computer Classes at Parkway Central
Know anyone who'd like some free computer lessons? Parkway Central librarians have announced their new roster of computer courses for May 2015. Librarians lead these classes and serve as all around guides,…
April 2015 Computer Classes at Parkway Central
Take a look at Parkway Central's computer class schedule for the month of April 2015. You're welcome to share these with your community! This month we're debuting Be Your Own Travel Agent, plus some special…
Mobile Summer Reading
Summer Reading is here . For those about to take on the challenge of the School District of Philadelphia’s official lists (or anyone who knows a student who must), we’d like to salute you... with the following links to…
It's a Romance Video Podcast!
On Monday, February 10th, the Free Library broadcast its first ever Google+ Hangouts On Air with Dena, Camille, and Karin discussing romance books and what they love about the genre. Live streaming video was broadcast via our Google+…