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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…
Celebrating Black Authors From Around the Globe
The commonalities connecting our African heritage, which is our Blackness, our resistance, and our resilience are well represented in writers from around the world. Within the history of African-American descent, our familial,…
Dena's Favorite Books of 2024
It's the 13th annual list of my favorite books — the 2024 edition! This year I leaned quite heavily into my three favorite genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance. I also seemed to zero in on joyful books. But…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January
Check out some new titles for the New Year! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) We Are Lion Dancers by Benson Shum Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all. In this story designed to engage early…
The Top Titles Checked Out from the Free Library in 2024
As we come to terms with the results of our Spotify Wrapped lists, the Free Library is again wrapping up our year with the most circulated items of 2024! While it may feel like it snuck past us, it was an…
The Central Children's Department's Book Awards of 2024
What did we read in 2024? From "Most 2024" to "Terrible Schools and Awesome Adventures," Parkway Central Children’s Department has all the extremely specific book awards you never knew you needed! …
Find Your Next Great Book with NoveList Plus!
We are pleased to reintroduce NoveList Plus , a longtime favorite electronic resource among book lovers. NoveList Plus is a database designed to help readers (or listeners) find their next books or audiobooks based on the titles,…
Discover Queer-Friendly Reads Recommended by the Trans by Trans Book Club
Greetings from the Trans by Trans Book Club folks! Are you looking for recommendations based on our recent reads? Check out these book club read-a-likes. *Note - Not all titles are written by trans authors about trans people. …
Celebrate National Learn a Foreign Language Month With Languages and Learning
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month! Maybe you’re looking for something to do over your winter break or already thinking about your 2025 goals. There’s never a bad time to start your language-learning…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in December
There’s a lot to explore this December with a mix of new titles coming to the Free Library's shelves! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Wake Up, Moon! by Lita Judge A playful squirrel defies bedtime, delighting in a…
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) At Our Table by Patrick Hulse This is a fresh and inclusive portrayal of Thanksgiving that celebrates sharing,…
The Vidocq Society: Solving Cold Cases Through Collaboration
Are you a true crime fan who listens to every new episode from your favorite investigative podcast? Do you enjoy sitting on your couch with a true crime book or watching endless reruns of Dateline ? Join us at The Vidocq Society:…