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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Free Library! 🎉This week, explore Hispanic heritage through art, storyt...
09/28/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Free Library! 🎉

This week, explore Hispanic heritage through art, storytelling, music, and movement! Create your own vejigante, discover playwriting, bring the little ones to a Children’s Fiesta Party, get creative at Crafternoon, and experience the vibrant rhythms and traditions of Puerto Rican music and dance with Bomple en Vivo! 💃🏻

There’s something for everyone at the library this week!

Explore our events calendar for more Hispanic Heritage Month programs happening across the Free Library!

An evening of storytelling, comedy, and conversation is coming to Parkway Central Library! 📚On Wednesday, October 7, we'...
09/26/2026

An evening of storytelling, comedy, and conversation is coming to Parkway Central Library! 📚

On Wednesday, October 7, we're welcoming Harper Steele, Emmy-winning comedy writer, producer, and former head writer of Saturday Night Live, for a reading from her forthcoming memoir.

From her early days at MTV to her work on SNL and Funny or Die, Steele will reflect on her decades-long career in entertainment and her personal journey.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

📅 Wednesday, October 7 at 6 PM
📍 Parkway Central Library, 4th Floor Skyline Room

Register on our website!

📚 The Free Library of Philadelphia is growing, and so is our impact!From expanded service hours and restored Saturday se...
09/25/2026

📚 The Free Library of Philadelphia is growing, and so is our impact!

From expanded service hours and restored Saturday service to more than 300 additional staff members, we’re making it easier for Philadelphians to access the resources, programs, and services they need.

Between FY2024 and FY2026, total checkouts increased by 55%, while digital checkouts rose by 75%!

These numbers represent more than growth. They represent neighbors discovering new stories, families connecting with resources, and communities finding support at their local libraries.

🔗 Read the full blog to explore our progress and the impact we’re making across the city: https://bit.ly/4ydK4hs

09/25/2026

📚 What’s Philly Reading? This time, we’re visiting Katharine Drexel Branch Library!

We caught up with our library community to find out what they’re reading and loving lately. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner or exploring a new genre, your neighborhood library has something for everyone.

Now we want to hear from you! What are you currently reading? What neighborhood library should we head to next? Share your latest read in the comments, and visit our catelog to find your next great read!

¡Tu tarjeta de la biblioteca pública te conecta a un mundo de recursos en español! 📚🌎En celebración del Mes de la Herenc...
09/24/2026

¡Tu tarjeta de la biblioteca pública te conecta a un mundo de recursos en español! 📚🌎
En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, explora recursos digitales gratuitos para descubrir más sobre la cultura, practicar idiomas y acceder a herramientas educativas y de entretenimiento.

Ya sea que busques libros y películas en español, periódicos internacionales, recursos para aprender idiomas o apoyo académico, hay algo para todos.
¡Solo necesitas tu tarjeta de la biblioteca para comenzar!

🔗 Explora la lista completa de recursos: www.freelibrary.org/es-digital

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Library card? It's in your phone! 😉This Library Card Sign-Up Month, we're making it easier th...
09/23/2026

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Library card? It's in your phone! 😉

This Library Card Sign-Up Month, we're making it easier than ever to keep your Free Library card handy.

Add your library card to your Apple or Google Wallet and enjoy the convenience of having it right at your fingertips. No more searching through your bag or wallet when it's time to check out your next great read!

Already have a library card? Give it a digital upgrade today at freelibrary.org/getcard.

Looking for something new to read during Hispanic Heritage Month? 📚Explore a selection of books by Hispanic and Latino a...
09/22/2026

Looking for something new to read during Hispanic Heritage Month? 📚

Explore a selection of books by Hispanic and Latino authors, featuring stories, voices, and perspectives from across the diaspora. Whether you’re looking for your next novel or want to discover a new author, there’s something on the list for you.

Browse the full booklist through the Free Library catalog and let us know what you’re reading this month!

Looking for a new fall hobby? 🍂This week at the Free Library, you can try your hand at some grandma-approved favorites, ...
09/21/2026

Looking for a new fall hobby? 🍂

This week at the Free Library, you can try your hand at some grandma-approved favorites, including bird watching, walks, fiber arts, chess, butter making, and more.
Whether you’re ready to learn something new or just spend a little less time scrolling, there’s a program waiting for you.

Explore this week’s events: freelibrary.org/events

09/19/2026

We’ve been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across the Free Library with programs that bring people together through books, music, food, and culture. From the Hispanic Book Fair and Latin Rhythm on the Roof to tortilla making, here’s a look back at some of the fun so far!

There’s still more to experience, check out upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month programs across the Free Library and join the celebration!

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at West Oak Lane Library with a special storytime featuring Alyssa Reynoso-Morris ...
09/18/2026

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at West Oak Lane Library with a special storytime featuring Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and her book, Plátanos Are Love. 💛📚

Through this heartwarming story, families explored themes of culture, tradition, and the special ways food can connect generations. Thank you to Alyssa and everyone who joined us!

Keep the celebration going—check out more Hispanic Heritage Month programs happening across the Free Library.

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