The Mission of The Free Library of Philadelphia is to provide to all segments of Philadelphia's diverse population a comprehensive collection of recorded knowledge, ideas, artistic expression, and information in a variety of media, including current technology; to assure ease of access to these materials; and to provide programs to stimulate the awareness and use of these resources. The Free Library will create a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning and will promote individual enlightenment, community enrichment, and economic vitality throughout the region.But you gotta have 12 bucks for this event, Philadelphians. We should take a page out of the RAT book and find a homeless Philadelphian who can't afford to attend an event at the Free Library.The Free Library has four primary roles: It will provide current materials of high interest in a variety of formats for persons of all ages. It will provide timely, accurate information, and reference services employing a highly qualified staff who provide the link between the Library materials and users in a congenial and professional manner. It will support the educational goals of Philadelphians by providing materials and programs for children, as well as for their parents and caregivers.
The Free Library of Philadelphia will uphold the public's freedom of access to knowledge. It will recognize its responsibility as the Public Library for the City of Philadelphia, as a District Library Center for Philadelphia County, and as a Statewide Resource Center for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
PS I wonder if they'll kick out all the homeless before the Queen arrives.
Is this the Free Library which was founded by Ben Franklin?
Tour Dates (Get your non-free ticket now!)
8/5/2008 Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library)
Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-4341 7 pm
8/6/2008 Temple Judea
5500 Granada Blvd.
Miami, FL 33146
305-442-4408 7:30 pm
8/7/2008 Borders Books
612 East Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-668-7652 7 pm
8/11/2008 American Jewish University
Gindi Auditorium 15600 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-659-3110 7 pm
8/12/2008 Dominican University
Angelico Hall 50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-927-0960 7 pm
8/13/2008 Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
Oracle Corporation 500 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
415-382-6022 7 pm
8/14/2008 Cowell Theater
Fort Mason Center, Pier 2
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-643-3400x11 7 pm
8/20/2008 Tattered Cover Bookstore
1628 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-436-1070 5:30 pm
WE NEED PICTURES, FOLKS! If someone can get me pictures at her stops, I will start a “Where’s Nancy Today?” thread.