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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…
How To Get a Free Library Card
Want to get a Free Library card , but unsure how to go about it? Look no further for everything you need to know about becoming a patron of the Free Library of Philadelphia! Who is eligible for a Free Library card? Anyone who lives,…
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 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…
Oddities and Wonders: A Selection of Unusual Artifacts for TTRPG Players
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Special Collections is excited to present a free catalog of items that can be used to supplement Dungeons and Dragon s and other tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs)! Each in-game item was…
Incorporating Homosaurus Into the Free Library's Catalog
The Free Library is proud to announce the implementation of Homosaurus , a linked data vocabulary of LGBTQ+ terms. Homosaurus enhances LGBTQ+ discoverability within the catalog by offering patrons a broader range of search…
Pride in Video Gayming
Queer people and video games have gone hand-in-hand since the days of Pac-Man . Who among us hasn’t made their Sims get gay married? Or dreamt about rescuing Princess Zelda from the clutches of evil? Or built the perfect…
What's Philly Reading? May 2025
The Free Library's physical and digital shelves have been alive with the excited energy of the impending summer reading season. While patrons check their to-be-read lists and stock up on beach reads, the Library embarks…
Queer Films in the Free Library Catalog
The Free Library is home not only to books, but digital, visual, and auditory media. We take pride in curating a diverse collection of materials for our patrons to explore and borrow. People who don’t fit neatly into…
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…
Now Available: Blood Pressure Monitors for Loan at Select Libraries
The Free Library now offers blood pressure monitoring cuffs for loan at select neighborhood library locations ! High blood pressure is known as hypertension. It can cause serious issues in your health, such as vision loss, stroke, heart…
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…