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June’s Literacy Tip: Back-and-forth exchanges build baby brains for language! 💬🧠✨For pre-verbal babies, this means talki...
05/31/2026

June’s Literacy Tip: Back-and-forth exchanges build baby brains for language! 💬🧠✨

For pre-verbal babies, this means talking, pausing for their response (sound, look, or movement), then responding back. These simple “serve and return” moments help wire the brain for listening and conversation later. 👶💛

Join us for Read, Baby, Read storytimes all month long! 📚🌟

On This Day in Philly History 📜 During the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates agreed to create a natio...
05/30/2026

On This Day in Philly History 📜

During the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates agreed to create a national government with legislative, executive, and judicial branches — a major step toward the U.S. Constitution.

Philadelphia helped shape a nation. 🏛️🇺🇸

Need support, resources, or guidance? We’ve got you. 💙The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Free Library of Philadelphia So...
05/29/2026

Need support, resources, or guidance? We’ve got you. 💙

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Free Library of Philadelphia Social Services Calendar highlights June programs, workshops, and one-on-one support across Philadelphia, designed to connect you with the help you need.

From housing and employment resources to wellness services and benefits assistance, support is closer than you think—this June and beyond.

📅 Explore the full June Social Services Calendar
📍 Programs available at select library locations
💙 Always free and open to the public

We’re Hiring Supervisors! 🚨The Free Library is looking for experienced leaders to join our team in two exciting roles:📚 ...
05/28/2026

We’re Hiring Supervisors! 🚨

The Free Library is looking for experienced leaders to join our team in two exciting roles:

📚 Library Supervisor
🏢 Building Maintenance Supervisor
Ready to lead teams, oversee operations, and make an impact in your community?

Apply now and take the next step in your career!
🔗https://libwww.freelibrary.org/about/careers/

Everyone’s talking about the …and so are we. 📚🌳               Think libraries are quiet? You haven’t seen us at the picn...
05/28/2026

Everyone’s talking about the …and so are we. 📚🌳

Think libraries are quiet? You haven’t seen us at the picnic yet.

This Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st, we’re taking the Free Library to the Plateau for a full weekend of books, community, and summer vibes.
Come celebrate reading—picnic style.

✨ Free Cuts
✨ Free Briads
✨ Free Books
✨ Free Giveaways

…and don’t miss this summer’s must-have Limited-Edition accessory. 👀

Come for the vibes 💫 Stay for the books📕

We’re proud to partner with BalletX for The Four Seasons Reimagined — an immersive outdoor performance experience you wo...
05/27/2026

We’re proud to partner with BalletX for The Four Seasons Reimagined — an immersive outdoor performance experience you won’t want to miss. 🌿✨

Join us at the Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann for world premiere choreography, live music by Dan Deacon and his band, plus pre-show performances and community activities celebrating an immersive love letter to Mother Nature.

📅 June 4–5, 2026
📍 5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
🚗 Free parking
🎟 https://www.balletx.org/seasons/festival-at-highmark-mann-2026/

Come celebrate dance, music, and community under the stars. ✨

We’re honored to be featured in tonight's episode of PBS Books's American Stories: A Reading Road Trip! 🚗📚Join PBS Books...
05/26/2026

We’re honored to be featured in tonight's episode of PBS Books's American Stories: A Reading Road Trip! 🚗📚

Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as they explore Pennsylvania’s literary history — featuring iconic figures, historic libraries, and beloved cultural landmarks throughout the Keystone State.

All Free Library locations are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday.
05/25/2026

All Free Library locations are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday.

Looking for something new to try? Explore hobbies, discover events, and connect with your community this week at the Fre...
05/24/2026

Looking for something new to try? Explore hobbies, discover events, and connect with your community this week at the Free Library! 📚🎨🗣

Check out what’s happening near you and join the fun!✨

Winner winner, chicken dinner! 🐔🎮🏆Huge congratulations to our Lillian Marrero Branch Library teen e-sports team for brin...
05/23/2026

Winner winner, chicken dinner! 🐔🎮🏆

Huge congratulations to our Lillian Marrero Branch Library teen e-sports team for bringing home the win at the FLoP Bowl! 🥇 Your teamwork, determination, and support for one another continue to make us proud.👏💙

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