Free Library of Philadelphia
Can the Free Library Replace Your Netflix Subscription?
The Free Library of Philadelphia is taking a giant leap into the Streaming Digital Future of Everything today, launching Hoopla — a service that lets […]
Hillary Clinton Signing Her New Book in Philly Next Week
Hillary Clinton is coming to the Free Library next week to sign copies of her new book, Hard Choices, which chronicles her four years serving as […]
Moshe Safdie’s Free Library Addition on Indefinite Hold
Back in 2004, the Free Library of Philadelphia was planning a massive $130 million expansion of the central branch — a project almost as grand […]
April Author Events in Philly: Toni Morrison, Lisa Scottoline, and More
This April, there are several author events in Philadelphia. Here are the four we’re most excited for: Looking for more events? We’re keeping a good […]
8 Things to Do in Philly This Week: Arcade Fire After Party, War on Drugs, Shut Up and Dance, and More
Looking for more Philly events? We’re keeping track of the best local to-dos now through May in our Philadelphia Event listings.
NYT Features Philly Airport Library
The New York Times features the newest branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia—at the airport:
Philadelphia Book Festival Schedule: Barbara Ehrenreich, Food Network’s the Neelys and More
The eighth annual Philadelphia Book Festival returns April 13th for a week of page-turning, citywide fun. Free Library will host guest speakers at events at […]
PHILADELPHIA AUTHOR EVENTS: Lisa DePaulo, Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker and More
This March, there are several author events in Philadelphia. Here are the five we’re most excited for:
Author David Macaulay to Sneak-Peek New Book on the SS United States in Philly
David Macaulay, best-selling author/illustrator behind The Way Things Work, staple of coffee tables and active minds for years, will host a sneak-preview of his upcoming, yet-to-be-published book […]
5 Must-Dos This Week in Philadelphia: Romeo and Juliet in Space, the “I Love You, I Hate You” Happy Hour and More
Every week we round up five of the best things to do in the week ahead. Weather pending, of course. Philly “rock and roll theater […]
5 Questions: Siobhan Reardon on How “One Book” Brings Philadelphia Together
This year’s “One Book, One Philadelphia” book is The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers, which “tells the story of a young soldier struggling to find […]
TONIGHT: One Book, One Philadelphia Launches [EVENT POSTPONED]
Weather permitting, the Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP) is kicking off its 12th annual One Book, One Philadelphia (OBOP) event tonight at its Central Branch location. Here’s […]
Gary Shteyngart’s Snowed In In Philly, Tweets About It
As I reported earlier today, comic novelist Gary Shteyngart was supposed to read from his new memoir, Little Failure, tonight at the Free Library, but […]
TONIGHT: Gary Shteyngart, Phosphorescent, an ’80s Party and More
Our daily roundup of what’s happening tonight in Philadelphia. Quick note before we move on: All tonight’s events are subject to cancellation because of weather. […]
Philadelphia Library E-Books Are Really Popular. Naturally, You’ll Have Less Access to Them.
If you’re looking forward getting a new e-reader for Christmas, you may not want to look to the Free Library for help filling it up […]