Tagged New Titles
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May
There's a lot to celebrate this month — spring has sprung, Mother's Day is around the corner, and it's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Roar-choo! by…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April
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) Sami's Special Gift: An Eid al-Adha Story Sami worries that the Eid al-Adha carnival won’t…
You're in Luck! The Free Library has Popular Titles Ready to Loan!
Want to read popular new titles without paying for expensive copies? You’re in luck! The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Lucky Loans program makes award-winning books like Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song and Bonnie…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!
This March, we're celebrating Women's History Month by exploring titles created by and featuring women! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) When I Wrap My Hair by Shauntay Grant, illustrated by Jenin Mohammed In…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February!
Check out these new titles coming to the Free Library's catalog in February! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storytelller by Breanna J. McDaniel, illustrated by…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January!
It may be chilly outside, but the Free Library has some titles to warm you up this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) I’m Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan When a little boy wakes up to see a blanket of snow covering…
The Top Titles Checked Out from the Free Library in 2023
As the holiday season bears down upon us with what feels like (almost) no warning, we will soon ring in 2024 as if this past calendar year were just a blink of an eye. While it may feel like it snuck past us, 2023 was an incredibly…
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) A Letter for Bob by Kim Rogers Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in October!
Decorative gourd season is in full swing and the Free Library of Philadelphia has some treats to share with you, like these new titles coming to our shelves this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Empanadas for Everyone by…
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) Vamos! Let's Go Read by Raul the Third Little Lobo and his…
Comix Club's New Titles Spotlight Review
With this month’s Comix Club drawing nigh (that’s Tuesday, August 29 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Art Department), here is a Review Spotlight of sparkly new additions to the Philadelphia Comics Collection .…
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) Rocket Says Speak Up! () by Nathan Bryon; illustrated by Dapo…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July!
This July we are cooling off, enjoying treats, and embarking on adventures! There's a little something for everyone in the following recommendations of new titles! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June!
There's something for everyone this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Awake, Asleep by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Nadia Alam From sunup to sundown, a young child’s day is bursting with discovery and wonder-filled…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May!
There's a lot to celebrate this month — spring has sprung, Mother's Day is around the corner, and it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Rainbow Shopping by…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April!
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) How To Write A Poem by Alexander Kwame and Deanna Nikaido In this evocative and playful companion to…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!
This March, we're celebrating Women's History Month by exploring titles created by and featuring women! Our children's titles feature adventure and inspiration, while our teen and adult selections focus on…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February!
It may be chilly outside, but the Free Library has some titles to warm you up this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) You So Black by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Based on Theresa Wilson’s (a.k.a. Theresa…
New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January!
It may be chilly outside, but the Free Library has some titles to warm you up this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle Sterling; illustrated by Dung Ho Little Ren looks forward to the preparation…
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) Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer Brown; illustrated by Ebony Glenn Every holiday,…