❄️ January 2025 ❄️

On behalf of everyone at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, we wish you a very Happy New Year!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to the year ahead. As always, we have a full calendar of events to keep you and your loved ones engaged this winter. Whether you're cozying up with a good book or attending an exciting Author Event, the Free Library is a safe, warm, and welcoming space. We look forward to seeing you at one of our many neighborhood libraries! We also hope you'll join us for an evening of intrigue and revelry as we celebrate Edgar Allan Poe at our annual Poe Party, hosted by the Raven Society! 📚💙

Event Highlight

You're invited to the Raven Society's annual Poe Party on January 31st from 6-9 p.m. as we celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 216th birthday!

Step into an evening of intrigue and revelry with heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary cocktails, and a touch of the mysterious. Don your moodiest party attire (think dark romance with a hint of drama) and prepare for a night inspired by Poe’s haunting legacy, where the line between reality and the macabre blurs.

Raven Society members receive 50% off their tickets! Become a member today to receive your discount code! 

January Author Events

Join us this season for an opportunity to engage in compelling and dynamic discussions right here in Philadelphia!

•  January 16: Caroline Eden (Cold Kitchen: The Year of Culinary Travels)

•  January 22: Uché Blackstock (Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine) in conversation with Joel Bervell

•  January 28: Juan Williams (New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America's Second Civil Rights Movement)

Miss an Author Event? You can always watch the recording on our YouTube!

More to Explore in January

Curious about the books that captivated patrons the most last year? Discover the top titles checked out from the Free Library in 2024! 📖

The Children's Department at Parkway Central Library offers exciting and educational programs for kids of all ages! On February 1, join local musical group Ants on a Log for an fun Ice Cream for Breakfast Day concert! The festivities will include songs, stories, crafts, a balloon artist, and more! 🍨

Stay up-to-date on all the exciting events in the Children's Department by subscribing to their newsletter HERE!

As you can see, great things are happening at the Free Library! Please consider making a gift today to advance literacy and inspire curiosity.