Free Library of Philadelphia
Friday: John Hodgman at the Library
Though he often goes by his real name,* author/comedian/actor John Hodgman is rarely just being himself. On The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he often […]
Man Stabbed to Death Outside Free Library in Center City
This is a developing news story. Check back for more information. A man was stabbed to death on Friday morning outside the Free Library of […]
Edward Snowden Will Make an Appearance at the Free Library
Edward Snowden is (kind of) coming the Free Library next month. The whistleblower and former CIA employee will appear via live closed-circuit video link – […]
Mural Arts Honors Fallen Fire Lt. Joyce Craig
The latest project from the city’s Mural Arts program celebrates the life and memory of the first woman to die in the line of duty in […]
Free Library to Help Entrepreneurs Make Better Pitches
The Free Library’s Business Resource and Innovation Center wants to teach Philly entrepreneurs a thing or two about pitching. Next week, the Parkway Central Library […]
Author Q&A: Judy Collins on How She Conquered Her Food Addiction
Singer Judy Collins doesn’t mind at all if you bring up the whole “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” homage. In fact, she’s meeting up with former […]
3 Book Events to Check Out This Week
Jeffrey Sussman @ Gershman Y | Tuesday, February 7 Boxer Max Schmeling never officially joined the Nazi Party, but in 1920s Germany the Nazis touted […]
Bernie Sanders Is Coming to the Free Library Next Month
What will Bernie Sanders do after the election is over? Sanders gained a huge gathering of followers during his run for the presidency. Though he […]
4 Book Events That Aren’t Bruce Springsteen
Alton Brown: EveryDayCook @ Parkway Central Library | Thursday, September 29 The endearing chef/TV host Alton Brown will be at the Free Library to talk […]
I Just Checked This Guitar Out of the Philly Library for Free
In addition to books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and sheet music, you can now check musical instruments out of the Philadelphia Free Library. The program launched […]
Five Philly Public Libraries Are Getting a Makeover
Construction is under way on two of five Philadelphia libraries being modernized as part of the 21st Century Libraries Initiative.
Play Mini-Golf in a Library
The Independence branch of the Free Library is trying out a new way to raise some cash for books: Mini-golf and alcohol. On Friday night […]
How to Get Tickets for Springsteen’s Book Event at the Free Library
Last week, Bruce Springsteen played for four hours, four minutes in Philadelphia — his longest-ever concert on U.S. soil. Now he’s coming back to Philadelphia for another […]
From Playgrounds to Play Spaces
The last time the Community Design Collaborative ran its Infill Philadelphia design competition, they asked the entrants to get wet. This time, they want them to go out and […]
“One Book, One Philadelphia” Events Are Underway
Events for the Free Library’s annual “One Book, One Philadelphia” citywide book club are underway. This year’s book is Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. The […]