Joseph E Coleman Northwest Regional - Children's Department

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10/12/2026

Encounter - Brittany Luby; Illustrated by Michaela Goade

Based on the real journal kept by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Encounter imagines a first meeting between a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As they navigate their differences, the wise animals around them note their similarities, illuminating common ground.
This extraordinary imagining by Brittany Luby, Professor of Indigenous History, is paired with stunning art by Michaela Goade, winner of 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Best Picture Book Award. Encounter is a luminous telling from two Indigenous creators that invites readers to reckon with the past, and to welcome, together, a future that is yet unchartered.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2516740
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2534916

10/12/2026

History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People (History Smashers #8) - Kate Messner & Jose Barreiro; Illustrated by Faylynn Koch; Narrated by Darrell Dennis

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America.
The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus!

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2664390
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2752638
AudioBook Download from the Free Library of Philadelphia (2:27): https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2734313

10/12/2026

American Indian Code Talkers (All-American Fighting Forces) - Julie Garstecki

How did Native Americans contribute to victory in the Pacific during World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of American Indian Code Talkers in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Native Americans who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, Bolts All-American Fighting Forces series reveals the little-known history of men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination. Each nonfiction book focuses on a particular fighting force that represents America’s diverse society and history.

eBook via Epic!: https://www.getepic.com/app/read/36115

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yasmin - Saadia Faruqi; Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

Yasmin and her classmates are learning about Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They attend a powwow and festival to celebrate the holiday, enjoying the beautiful regalia, the rhythmic music, delicious food, and more! Then something special catches Yasmin’s eye, and she learns about beautiful Ojibwe dream catchers meant to protect children.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2716840
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2777101

The Free Library of Philadelphia system is closed in observation of Indigenous People's Day. The Joseph E. Coleman North...
10/12/2026

The Free Library of Philadelphia system is closed in observation of Indigenous People's Day.

The Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library will reopen tomorrow, October 13th, from 11:00 - 7:00 pm!

Have a safe and healthy holiday!

10/12/2026

This Land - Ashley Fairbanks; Illustrated by Bridget George; Read by Sarah Podemski

Before my family lived in this house, a different family did, and before them, another family, and another before them. And before that, the family lived here, not in a house, but a wigwam. Who lived where you are before you got there?
This Land teaches readers that American land, from our backyards to our schools to Disney World, are the traditional homelands of many Indigenous nations. This Land will spark curiosity and encourage readers to explore the history of the places they live and the people who have lived there throughout time and today.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2701753

10/11/2026

(LIVE) Alyssa Reynoso-Morris reads her book 'Plátanos Are Love' - Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman - Read & Learn with Simon Kids

A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.
“Abuela says, “plátanos are love.”
I thought they were food.
But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one.”
With every pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they are her culture, and—most importantly—they are love.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2645426
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2703617
Libro en español de la Biblioteca Pública de Filadelfia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2720249

The Widener Branch Library is excited to invite you to their Mighty Writers Teen Workshop: Mighty Brotherhood on Monday,...
10/11/2026

The Widener Branch Library is excited to invite you to their Mighty Writers Teen Workshop: Mighty Brotherhood on Monday, October 26th, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm!

Mighty Brotherhood🌟
We’ll discuss how to be the best young Black man that we can be. From learning how to tie a tie to discussions on conflict resolution and leadership, nothing is off the table. We will grow as young men as we write about our future selves in this workshop together.

Widener Branch
2808 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19129

10/11/2026

We the People Is All the People - Howard W. Reeves; Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh; Read by Tim Morgan

“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . .”
Who are the "we the people" mentioned in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution? They are our neighbors next door, down the street, or across the country. They live in different places, worship in different ways, come from different backgrounds and histories. They struggle, achieve, and overcome. They are you, and me, and us.
Because, as we strive to create a more perfect union, "we" should mean "all."
This beautiful picture book celebration of the best of America includes the preamble to the United States Constitution as well as notes from the author and artist.

Book from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2829851
eBook from the Free Library of Philadelphia: https://freelibrary.overdrive.com/library/kids/media/12187533

Getting ready to buy a new home or just starting to think about it? Then head to the Roxborough Neighborhood Library's R...
10/11/2026

Getting ready to buy a new home or just starting to think about it? Then head to the Roxborough Neighborhood Library's Red Flags When House Hunting workshop presented by Inspectadelphia this Saturday, October 17th, from 10:30 - 11:20 am!

Learn the red flags common in Philly's unique housing so you can stop a "money-pit" before it starts. Topics covered will include:
* Old, New, and Flipped Homes
* Identifying Outdated Electrical
* Managing Water
* Understanding Basements

Roxborough Branch
6245 Ridge Avenue
Phialdelphia, PA 19128

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68 West Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19144

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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