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Free Library of Philadelphia
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Advancing literacy, guiding learning, and inspiring curiosity. This is an official @PhiladelphiaGov account.
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Joined August 2008
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    "She was not a slowpoke grown-up. She was a girl who could not wait. Life was so interesting she had to find out what happened next." Celebrate Beverly Cleary's 103rd (!!!) birthday with these quotes from Ramona the Pest: ow.ly/fK5S30opsAY
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    It's #NationalCheesesteakDay so you know Philly has to represent! Whether you take your cheesesteak loaded like the picture below or classic like @phillymayor (American cheese, onions & ketchup)ย we want you to shout out below how you like yours. Bonus points if you have a pic๐Ÿ˜
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    Haven't visited in a while? Join us for a mini tour of Parkway Central Library on @instagram Stories this afternoon!
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    There are nearly as many library cardholders in Philadelphia (635,000) as there are people living in Boston (673,000). #FlyPhillyFly #FlyEaglesFly
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    Itโ€™s our valentine to the city we love: Weโ€™ve gone fine-free! ๐Ÿ˜ That's right, as of today, the Free Library no longer charges fines for overdue materials! Learn more now: ow.ly/ENqk50ymwGN #FineFreeFLP
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    Good morning. ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฆ…
    Parkway Central Library lit up green for the Eagles
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    Happy #FlagDay! Flag Day marks the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. ๐Ÿ“ธ: @PIX_FLP
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    Good things happen in Philadelphia.
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    The Free Library is currently digitizing about 100 of its Islamic manuscripts and over 800 paintings, part of a three year grant-funded project awarded by @CLIRnews @CLIRHC! An update on this exciting project: ow.ly/C7Fl30lHsVf
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    Have you heard? The work of two scholars has led to the astounding discovery that a Shakespeare First Folio housed in the Free Library's Rare Book Department likely belonged to English poet John Milton! Learn more: ow.ly/qaTK30pxR05
    First Folio opened to a page showing Shakespeare's face
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    The Free Library is pleased to announce the return of @Kanopy, the popular on-demand video streaming service! Kanopy PLUS, including Kanopy Kids, is now available at no cost with your Free Library of Philadelphia library card: ow.ly/yqsc50MsHlm
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    Get your tickets to the reconfigured @KevinHart4real event at the Free Library! Learn more: ow.ly/8msk30c4NH9
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    Before she wrote "Little Women," Louisa May Alcott was born in Philadelphia's Germantown section. She went on to become one of America's most iconic, and beloved, authors. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHMPHL