May 16, 2013
On Wednesday, May 29, esteemed author Alice Walker, will be on hand at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Libraryto discuss her newest works, answer audience questions and sign books. Best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, Walker has been writing novels, short stories, children’s books and poetry for more than 40 [...]
Read more»April 29, 2013
World-renowned entertainers, authors and experts come together to honor Jewish music during Philadelphia’s inaugural citywide Jewish Music Festival, presented by the Gershman Y. This nine-day celebration features an impressive roster that includes live performances, book readings and a participatory workshop. Events take place in five different venues across the city, including the Free Library and [...]
Read more»April 2, 2013
Heads up, bookworms. The Free Library of Philadelphia’s annual Book Festival begins April 14, just in time for National Library Week April 14-20. With events happening at each of the library’s 54 locations throughout the city this year, taking part in this bookish festival will be elementary. Previously held only at the Parkway Central Library, [...]
Read more»January 4, 2013
January 28, 2013 marks the 200th publication anniversary of Jane Austen’s iconic novel Pride and Prejudice. In honor of the special occasion, the Free Library is hosting “Pride and Prejudice at 200,” a day-long celebration of the novel at the Parkway Central Library, neighborhood libraries around the city and online at freelibrary.org. See below for [...]
Read more»December 20, 2012
If you’re gifted with a new e-gadget this season, keep this tip in mind: the Free Library’s gadget gurus can help you make the most of your new device. Stop by the Central Library lobby to meet with a tech pro from 2-4 p.m. on December 26-28 or January 2-4. Learn how to download any of 80,000 ebooks to your Kindle or Nook, or discover the hidden features of your new iPad or Windows 8 tablet. The best part is that they’ll also help you get materials from the library’s extensive digital collections. Don’t have a library card? They can also sign you up for one right on the spot. [Free Library]
December 10, 2012
In celebration of the 200th birthday of one of literature’s most iconic authors, Charles Dickens, the Free Library of Philadelphia has been hosting special Dickensian events all year. The Year of the Dickens still has one whole month of celebrating left. And many of the continuing events coincide perfectly with the winter holidays to make [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
[The holidays in Philadelphia are totally action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • City Hall Tree Lighting: Tonight, Philadelphia’s official Christmas [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
The Free Library’s Borrowers’ Ball and Raven Society Black Tie Holiday Fête will take place this Saturday, December 1. At the smashingest literary party of the year, the Borrowers’ Ball, guests will enjoy a full open bar, dinner by Brulee Catering and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. Plus, the knowledge that they’re contributing to one [...]
Read more»November 13, 2012
In our modern age of celebrity chefs, primetime food TV and the explosion of the word “foodie” and variations therein, successful food bloggers are basically royalty. Capitalizing on the popularity of one in particular, the National Museum of American Jewish History and Free Library are teaming up to bring Deb Perelman of the preeminent Smitten [...]
Read more»October 26, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia has just announced The Buddha In The Attic by Julie Otsuka as the featured selection for next year’s “One Book, One Philadelphia”. “One Book, One Philadelphia,” a project developed by the Mayor’s Office and the Free Library with the help of hundreds of community sponsors, is now in its 11th [...]
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