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New Titles Coming to the Free Library in November
We are grateful for these new titles arriving on our shelves this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Benjamin Grows A Garden by Melanie Florence Benjamin is ready to help his mother plant their garden. As Benjamin cares for their…
Classic Children’s Books Re-read, and What to Read Instead!
Once upon a time, you were a child, and you loved a book. It was a classic, one that perhaps a beloved aunt or teacher had shared with you. You cherished this book, and now as an adult you want to share this joy with the child in your…
New Titles Perfect for LGBTQ+ History Month
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. These historians show that gender and sexual diversity have always been a part of the fabric of humanity. For many, LGBTQ+ history begins in 1970, when seemingly all the gay and transgender people…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in October
These new titles are coming to the Free Library in October! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Día de Muertos by Jacque Jours Discover the meaning of Dia de Muertos and learn how children all around the world celebrate this…
Latinx Comics and Graphic Novels in the Catalog
Latinx comics and graphic novels are important because they provide authentic representations of diverse Latinx identities, cultures, and experiences often overlooked in mainstream media. They challenge stereotypes and amplify voices…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in September
As summer begins to wind down and another autumn is on the horizon, your friends at the Free Library have some new titles to share with you! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) When You Go to Dragon School by Chelsea M Campbell The human…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August
Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) The Marvelous Now by by Angela DiTerlizzi A magical friend…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July
Explore something new with one of these titles coming to the Free Library in July! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) A Sky that Sings by Anita Sanchez Mia, a blind girl who enjoys identifying birds by their distinctive calls and…
Black and Queer: 10 Powerful Reads at the Crossroads of Identity
Being Black and LGBTQ+ means navigating multiple dimensions of identity, each with its own unique set of challenges and triumphs. For some, the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and Black communities is a rich legacy of resilience, culture,…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June
There are lots of new titles for all ages to explore in early summer at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) City Summer, Country Summer by Kiese Laymon Three Black boys spend one special summer exploring…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May
There are lots of new titles for all ages to explore this spring at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Little Bird Laila by Kelly Yang Laila knows how clever, kind, and funny her Mama and Baba are —…
Enjoy Autistic Authors This Autism Acceptance Month
Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while "autism" is kept lowercase to represent the…
Highlighting Autistic Artists in the Art Department's Collection
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Art Department is highlighting Autistic artists from our collection. Each of these books is available for loan using your Free Library card . Just place a hold on the item or drop into the Art…
Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating its 16th year. In 2009, Rachel Crandall-Crocker decided to create a day to celebrate living transgender people as a positive counterpart to Transgender Day…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April
There are many new titles for all ages to explore this spring at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Jollof Day by Bernard Mensah Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March
These new titles can be checked out from the Library starting in March 2025! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Every Monday Mabel by Jawan Ashar Every Monday, Mabel wakes up early and peeks out her window to make sure she…
New Children's Picture Books for Ramadan
Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month, begins on February 28 this year. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar and all over the world Muslim families celebrate with daily fasting and prayer. For families that…
Afrofuturism: Still Moving Black to the Future
Modern media can leave the impression that the African American experience, as depicted primarily in television and film, functions on a timeline illustrated as a backward-moving ray. Many of the stories are either contemporary,…
Celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week With Local Creators
The first week of February is Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the writers and artists who play an integral part in the literacy journey of children worldwide.…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February
There is lots to explore with these new titles coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia in February! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Space for Everyone by Seina Wedlick Zainab cherishes time spent with family and friends around…