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  1. 32 minutes ago

    FYI

    Paschalville is CLOSED today due to a staffing shortage. Options here:
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  2. 47 minutes ago

    It's Immigrant Business Week, and we're celebrating the more than 40,000 immigrants doing business in Philadelphia. has the resources you need to succeed!

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  3. 2 hours ago

    "I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave." Fifty years ago today, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey hit theaters. Check out the sci-fi classic today:

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Free trees? Yes, please! Thanks,

    Who doesn't love free? will host their first of many yard tree giveaways at the Central Branch this Wednesday from 11am - 1pm.
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  5. 5 hours ago

    Celebrate this April with us! Check out your local library for readings and programs for people of all ages.

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  6. 21 hours ago

    New alert!

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    Elizabeth George, bestselling author of the Thomas Lynley mystery novels, talks with backstage about high risk writing and finding the heart of the story.
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  7. 22 hours ago

    Read with the little ones in your life!

    Preschool children are able to retell a story, act out a story, & draw pictures! Check out these books:
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  8. 23 hours ago

    Happy birthday to the prolific storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, born on this day in 1805.

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  9. 24 hours ago

    It's National Public Health Week! Learn more about how libraries help our communities stay healthy.

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  10. Apr 2

    In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month this April, we're excited to be hosting jazz performances for all ages at libraries throughout the city! Find a gig near you:

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  11. Apr 2

    It's Immigrant Business Week in Philadelphia! In celebration and support of the hard work it takes to run your own business, we're hosting extra pitch corner workshops and professional headshot sessions. All free via Dates and times:

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  12. Apr 2

    We're loving these gorgeous downloads for your devices. All images are from our collections!

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  13. Apr 2

    Fun fact: On this day in 1792, Congress established the first U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.

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  14. Apr 1

    The Free Library system is closed today in observance of Easter.

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  15. Mar 31

    Reminder: The Free Library will be closed tomorrow, April 1, in observance of Easter. We're always open at .

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  16. Mar 31

    It's the most powerful card in your wallet!

    Getting a card has never been easier. Here's how you can get yours ➡
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  17. Mar 30

    After all, there is nothing like a good book! image via

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  18. Mar 30

    Celebrating Passover... and Shakespeare? We love it!

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  19. Mar 30

    Take a science minute to catch up on 13 things you should know about groundbreaking mathematician Emmy Noether

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  20. Mar 30

    In observance of Good Friday, the Free Library is closed today, Friday, March 30. The system will also be closed in observance of Easter on Sunday, April 1.

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