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09/27/2026

Un Lugar Perfecto - Matt de la Peña; Ilustrado por Paola Escobar

Lucas asiste a la escuela perfecta en el vecindario perfecto. Y cuando obtiene calificaciones perfectas, siente que encaja perfectamente.
Pero la vida en casa no es tan perfecta. La vieja camioneta de su papá se sigue descomponiendo. Su mamá trabaja muchas horas como empleada en la cafetería. Y Lucas debe compartir su pequeña habitación con su hermanita.
Una noche, a Lucas lo despierta una extraña luz, la cual sigue hasta el lugar en donde viven las personas perfectas. Ahí todo es más bello de lo que se podría imaginar. Pero mientras más tiempo está ahí, más se pregunta lo que significa ser perfecto. ¿Significa nunca cometer errores? ¿Significa rechazar a su bullicioso vecindario y a su amorosa familia? ¿Y qué tiene de genial ser perfecto, de cualquier manera?

Spanish Language Book: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2720224

09/27/2026

The Perfect Place - Matt de la Peña; Illustrated by Paola Escobar

Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad's old work truck stalls in front of the school. The electricity is out when he gets home, and he doesn't even have time to show his mom his report (on which he received a perfect score) before she rushes off to her night job. That night, Lucas dreams of a strange light, which he follows down the fire escape, into the alleyway, clear out of his neighborhood, all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But is it possible things aren't as perfect as they seem? This lyrical, richly illustrated picture book highlights the beauty to be found in even the humblest of homes and in a family that may not be materially rich but is rich in love.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2693462
WonderBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2736620
Spanish Language Book: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2720224

Looking for a school for 2026-27? The School District of Philadelphia's Philly Schools Compass makes it easy to search,...
09/26/2026

Looking for a school for 2026-27? The School District of Philadelphia's Philly Schools Compass makes it easy to search, compare, and learn about more than 400 public district, public charter, private, and faith-based schools across Philadelphia.

Start your search today at phillyschoolscompass.org! The SDP has School Selection Application Assistance Labs scheduled across the city-- find a location near you to receive hands on assistance! Find dates, locations and more information at philasd.org/findyourfit

TODAY -- at The Academy of Natural Sciences -- Save the Academy Rally from 2:00 -6:00 pm! Come dressed as your favorit...
09/26/2026

TODAY -- at The Academy of Natural Sciences -- Save the Academy Rally from 2:00 -6:00 pm!

Come dressed as your favorite dinosaur, insect, animal, or just yourself and enjoy face painting, art, music, bubbles, and dancing! Supportive fun for an important cause

Guess what! Germantown Community Fridge turns 6 today! To celebrate they are hosting their yearly Birthday Party giveaw...
09/26/2026

Guess what! Germantown Community Fridge turns 6 today! To celebrate they are hosting their yearly Birthday Party giveaway from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the Rmat Street Fridge on Maplewood Mall.

Folks are encouraged to come for free food, essentials & community
Please BYO bags! They have some, but run out quick!

What started out as an extra house fridge has grown into three community fridges/pantries that are accessible 24/7 to help curb food waste while sharing good food and essentials with neighbors FOR FREE !

Shout out to all the neighbors, volunteers, and comrades that have been showing love and support to neighbors via our community fridges.

Armat Street Fridge
Maplewood Mall
Armat Street and Greene Street
Philadelphia PA 19144

TODAY -- Temple University's Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex -- Philadelphia Department of Planning & D...
09/26/2026

TODAY -- Temple University's Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex -- Philadelphia Department of Planning & Development's Annual Housing Fair from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm!

The PHDC Annual Housing Fair Presented by Independence Blue Cross, returns to Temple University’s campus for the fourth year in a row, bringing Philly residents ALL THINGS HOUSING! THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY AND FREE!

The Housing Fair provides a one stop-shop for valuable information and services for current homeowners, first-time homebuyers, renters, landlords, and individuals interested in learning more about homeownership, property maintenance, development opportunities, and other housing-related resources.

With more than 100 exhibitors, attendees will have an all-access opportunity to connect with mortgage lenders, City-funded housing counseling organizations, real estate professionals, insurance agents, contractors, homebuilders, representatives from various City of Philadelphia departments, legal services organizations, and other experts across the housing industry.

Temple University
STAR Complex
1816 North 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121

TODAY -- at the Oak Lane Branch - Free Library of Philadelphia -- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a LIVE performa...
09/26/2026

TODAY -- at the Oak Lane Branch - Free Library of Philadelphia -- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a LIVE performance by Bomplé!

This interactive program will include historical, social and cultural aspects of the music. Participants are encouraged to sing along, play percussion and learn some dance steps with the group.

Bomplé is a Puerto Rican bomba and plena group created by educator, musician, and Free Library Librarian Alberto Pagan-Ramirez. He has taught this music for over 20 years in the area and beyond.

This program is for all ages!

Oak Lane Branch
6614 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126

TODAY -- All across Pennsylvania -- National Hunting and Fishing Day! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is cele...
09/26/2026

TODAY -- All across Pennsylvania -- National Hunting and Fishing Day!

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is celebrating with free programs across the Commonwealth! Check out the weekend full of events they've prepared and find one near you!

Visit: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/landing/schedule/agency:38

09/26/2026

(LIVE) Benita and the Night Creatures - Written & Read by Mariana Llanos; Illustrated by - Cocoretto; Follett Content Story Corner

"Booo!" screamed Cuco, and the tree outside the window shivered.
"You too!" Benita replied, and she flipped a page.
On a dark, dark night, Benita is just settling in to enjoy a nice book before bedtime when all of a sudden... Boo! Spooky creatures from Peruvian lore jump keep interrupting her! To the creatures' disbelief, she doesn't look up from her book. Why isn't Benita afraid? Why is she so cranky? And what is this thing called a book? This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the "scary" out of monsters.
Endnotes provide more information on Peru and the creatures featured in the story

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2667959
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2733890

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19144

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
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