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Why the Free Library says it just had its busiest summer in a decade

Malcolm Gladwell coming to Philly to discuss new book

Malcolm Gladwell The American Way of Killing

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to discuss new book with Michael Smerconish at Free Library

Andy Beshar coming to The Free Libray

Free Library completely restores Saturday hours for first time since before the pandemic

Free library saturday hours final

Jane Austen-inspired garden party coming to Parkway Central Library rooftop terrace

Free Library.- Jane Austen Party

Want a Philadelphia library card? You now can get one online

Free library digital card

Free Library picks 'Our Missing Hearts' for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program

One Book, One Philadelphia

Bird-watching backpacks are now available at every Free Library branch

Free Library birding backpack

Black History Month

Free Library’s Black History Month events spotlight culture, creativity and community across Philly

Free Library Black History Month

By the end of January, over 80% of Philly's libraries will be open on Saturdays

Free library saturday hours

Halloween takes to the rooftop at the Free Library on Oct. 30

Ravens on the Rooftop - Free Library

Free Library of Philadelphia resumes Saturday hours at seven more branches

Free Library Saturday hours

Touring truck that gives away banned books to stop in Philly in October

Banned book wagon

Richmond Library reopens after finishing eight-month, $2.5 million renovation

Richmond Library inside

Free Library exhibit examines how different cultures view death and grief

free library death

Thousands of librarians come to Philly to discuss the state of their industry amid federal funding cuts

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Free Library seeks public input as it develops strategic plan to shape its future

Free Library town halls

The Free Library's new Vinyl Record Listening Club mixes old- and new-school vibes

Swearin' Album Vinyl

Black Thought's memoir, 'The Upcycled Self,' is this year's One Book, One Philadelphia pick

This Philly-based artist has been typing letters to the president for 21 years

Letters to president

Richmond Library to remain closed due to problems with its roof

Richmond Library roof

Free Library taps new team to lead its Author Events program following abrupt staff departures last summer

Free Library Author Events

A 16-year-old SLA student is named the new Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate

Youth poet laureate

Juneteenth holiday affects options for cooling off in Philly on Wednesday

Philly heat wave

Former Author Events team of Philly's Free Library speaks out after unexpected firing

Free Library Author Events

The Free Library is not canceling its Author Events program – contrary to a message put out Monday night

Free Library Author Events

Author Emma Copley Eisenberg to discuss LGBTQ+ novel at the Free Library

Free Library Emma Copely Eisenberg

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library adds video games to its catalog

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Family recipes are heirlooms. Learn ways to preserve them like historical documents at the Free Library.

Free Library recipes

Free Library picks 'True Biz' as this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection

True Biz One Book, One Philadelphia

Readers can pick up free banned books from Black authors through the Little Free(dom) Library initiative

Joyce Abbott Little Free(dom) Libraries

Philly expat and best-selling author Kiley Reid explores pettiness and money in second novel

Kiley Reid Come and Get It

Free Library community cookbook shares recipes from River Wards residents

Free Library Cookbook

The Free Library to resume Saturday hours at 12 more branches

Free Library Saturday Hours

10 Free Library branches are set to resume Saturday hours

Free Library Saturday hours

Free Library of Philadelphia to adjust hours, open Saturdays at all branches

Free Library Philadelphia

Philly's Welcoming Week celebrates immigrant communities with cultural festivals and a mural tour

Welcoming Week 2023 Events

Family-Friendly

Children can listen to Revolutionary War stories at Philly libraries this summer

AmRev Library Summer Program

Free ways to beat the Philly heat as summer temperatures climb

Philadelphia summer heat cool down

New limited-edition Free Library card celebrates 50 years of hip-hop

Free Library hip hop

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