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 5, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia is continuing its Year of Dickens theme with a pub crawl to honor the 200-year anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth with a spirited, beer-filled celebration. On Saturday, November 10, the Free Library’s young friends group, the Raven Society, will host the pub crawl, aimed at raising money for the library. [...]
Read more»September 12, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise 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!] The weather is completely gorgeous, with [...]
Read more»August 23, 2012
Join the Raven Society, the Free Library of Philadelphia’s membership group for supporters in their 20s and 30s, on Wednesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. for pizza and a movie night at Nomad Pizza. Delicious pizza and craft beer will be available for purchase, followed by a free movie screening of a literary classic (TBD). [...]
Read more»May 24, 2012
“Ravens On The Rooftop” hits the Free Library next Thursday, May 31 with all-you-can-eat gourmet cookout fare; an open bar featuring Yards beer, wine and a specialty cocktail; an entry into a drawing for a great door prize; and the chance to win some fabulous silent auction items. The night’s live entertainment is music from [...]
Read more»April 9, 2012
Grab a few paperbacks this Thursday, April 12 to bring to the Free Library Foundation’s Raven Society spring bookswap at Sidecar Bar & Grille. The bookswap starts at 5:30 p.m. and will run through Sidecar’s happy hour, which ends at 7 p.m. As part of happy hour, all of the amazing beers on tap will [...]
Read more»December 14, 2011
[Evenings during the holiday season in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise 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!] • Raven [...]
Read more»December 2, 2011
The Raven Society, the Free Library of Philadelphia’s membership group for supporters in their 20s and 30s, is hosting its 6th Annual Holiday Fete inside the Central Branch’s newly renovated Popular Library, on Wednesday, December 14, 6 p.m. Besides the great view of the city skyline, you’ll be able to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live [...]
Read more»October 13, 2011
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise 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!] • 1940s USO Canteen Party at [...]
Read more»October 12, 2011
Gunner’s Run of Northern Liberties is hosting a fundraising happy hour for the Raven Society, The Free Library of Philadelphia’s young friends ’20s-’30s group, Thursday, October 13. Admission is free and specials include an appetizer happy hour from 6-7 p.m. featuring wings and quesadillas for $5, and draft specials from 6-8 p.m. including $3 Kenzinger [...]
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