Celebrate National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. When you were a child, did you have a love for books and the array of universes that reading opens? Promoting literacy is particularly important, especially…
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Free Library of Philadelphia
Traveling Treasures presents a hands-on collection of rare literary artifacts in a one-hour librarian-led program.
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Sundays on Stage series hosts a variety of free, culturally-enriching live performances for children and families. Select Sundays.
Weekend Planner: May 1, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for May 1 - May 3, 2015.
Story Time & Summer Reading
Help kids 12 and younger beat the summer slide with the STEM-based summer reading club Fizz, Boom, Read! through Aug. Programs vary among the branches, but readers are divided into age groups and are encouraged to listen to and read books…
Bottle cap match game teaches the ABCs
Earlier this week one of my library families stated that her children were having trouble with the alphabet, particularly recognizing the letters uppercase and lower case. We spoke a bit more and I thought for the please touch discovery stations…
PE stretches beyond gym class
To get kids moving, schools are using exercise bikes in the library, calisthenics during algebra and even video games like Dance Dance Revolution.
A simple trick for organizing photos: batch printing
Mom blogger and professional organizer discusses ways to manage large numbers of photos many of us have in this digital age.
Ode To Cardboard
We have been spending a lot of time at home. It's been sticky hot and while I've proved I can leave the house with two kids in tow, it still feels like quite an ordeal. Luckily I'm blessed with a…
I Used To Be 'That Parent'
Blogger Rachée Fagg admits to having been overly focused on her daughter's achievements and milestones. Then, two important influences changed her outlook.
Fun Summer Learning Ideas
To prevent brain drain, create specific summer learning goals. If your child’s schedule allows it, set aside a specific day of the week as a learning day.
Maurice Sendak Dies at 83
The Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia is the major repository for the beloved children's illustrator and author.
There's a Book Club for You!
From the literary scholar to the mystery lover to the casual reader, there’s a place for everyone in the Delaware Valley’s numerous book clubs.
Why We Still Need Libraries
Despite online technology, visits have increased locally and nationally.