Free Library of Philadelphia

Across the country, libraries are using culinary programs to evolve beyond traditional book-lending, adapt to users’ needs, and reshape themselves into contemporary centers of community. Read more from Contributor Liz Susman Karp. ⬇️

“I see gaming as the great equalizer … projects like this help us bring people together that wouldn’t be able to be together for whatever reasons exist. With youth, sometimes it’s financials, sometimes it’s location, it’s access, and that’s the most important thing, bringing gaming to everybody. We mean lowering that barrier of entry, so that it can be as easy to become someone playing esports and gaming as it can be to play basketball.” That’s what our own EVP of Commercial Operations and Content Strategy Aaron Talasnik recently told Billy Penn at WHYY about Nerd Street’s new youth gaming league for teens that kicks off this fall in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia. Although the new league mostly will be composed of Free Library teams, any youth organization in Philly can register teams to compete in Super Smash Bros. Most of the competition will take place online, but there will be two in-person LAN tournaments at Localhost Philly - one in the middle of the season and one at the end. The in-person component is one of the things that makes this league unique. “There’s tons of other really wonderful leagues out there that are all online,” our Head of Youth and Scholastic Programming Ben Beaver told Billy Penn. “And some of them have an end-of-season tournament. But to me, that just felt a little bit empty in the sense of I want kids to be able to come together in person so that when they win, you get to be with your team. You might have your parents there or your friends there watching, you just can’t get that experience from online play.” Thank you to Billy Penn and Violet Comber-Wilen for shining a spotlight on this program! We’re so excited to make esports more accessible for the city’s youth. There’s still time to sign up -  registration closes Monday, September 15, and the league will run from September 22 to December 8. Read more about it on Billy Penn’s website. https://lnkd.in/gim4A6JY #videogames #esports #supersmashbros #smashbros #youthsports

We’re so grateful to the incredible organizations that are joining us tomorrow for our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Community Resource Fair. Your support is helping families feel more prepared and supported as they head into the school year. We appreciate you showing up for our community. 📍5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia 📅 Friday, July 25 | 🕐 1–4 PM | Open To All See you at the fair! Beyond Literacy CityLife Health The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters Gemma Services Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Comcast Junior Barber Academy North Light Community Center Public Health Management Corporation Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia Union #ThankYou #BackToSchoolFair #PhillyFamilies #CommunitySupport #NorthernChildrensServices

We are incredibly excited to be partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia and Steven Jackson for this Mental Health Movie Screening and conversation!! See you on 8/23!!! National Alliance on Mental Illness - Philadelphia (NAMI Philly) Here's the eventbrite link for registration: https://lnkd.in/dJGYiBsx

Philly, We're Listening! Share your ideas with the Free Library. We are reimagining the future of public libraries in our city, and we want to hear from you. The Free Library of Philadelphia and The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation want your ideas for our strategic plan. Help ensure that our libraries truly meet the needs of all Philadelphians for years to come. This is an opportunity to tell us about your library experiences and expectations. We invite you to a community conversation! Please join us for a series of Free Library Town Halls: June 16, June 23, July 2, and July 16. Please sign up in advance at freelibrary.org/input

Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia, but don’t know where to begin, thought you had to know someone to be considered, or didn’t think you would qualify? Join the City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources (OHR) for upcoming information sessions to learn more about civil service careers, how the process works, what positions are available, and apply on-site! Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRmbw8F7

Need to refresh your professional headshot? Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the library! 📸 • Tuesday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. - Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library • Thursday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. - Business Resource and Innovation Center, Parkway Central Library • Saturday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. - Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library • Tuesday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. - Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library • Thursday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. - Business Resource and Innovation Center, Parkway Central Library View all upcoming sessions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-Z7hcv7

Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in the U.S.? The Free Library of Philadelphia is now hiring the following positions: • Computer User Support Specialist - open until Sunday, May 11 • Librarian 1 (General) (Bilingual) - open until Sunday, May 11 • Library Facility Guard • Library Supervisor 1 - open until Sunday, May 11 • Web User Interface Designer - open until Sunday, May 11 Find out more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eau55AfD

Join us at Kingsessing Library on Wednesday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a fantastic opportunity to explore job openings from various employers!

Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in the U.S.? The Free Library of Philadelphia is now hiring the following positions: • Computer User Support Specialist - open until Sunday, May 11 • Librarian 1 (General) (Bilingual) - open until Sunday, May 11 • Library Facility Guard • Library Supervisor 1 - open until Sunday, May 11 • Web User Interface Designer - open until Sunday, May 11 Find out more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eau55AfD