For many Philadelphians, Monday was the first time they learned that there was such a thing as a foundation in connection with the Free Library.
Philadelphia book lovers held their breath Monday as they read conflicting messages regarding the future of the beloved Author Event series hosted by the Free Library Foundation, which many learned in real time is the fundraising arm of the Free Library.
Here’s what to know about the foundation, its role in the Free Library ecosystem, and why the Author Events team left.Think of it as the fundraising arm of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pryor said young readers who participated in the Summer of Wonder program, another foundation-supported effort, logged 260,000 minutes of reading last summer.
The team was well connected in the publishing world and known for being able to execute well-attended and well-run events. The team took care of everything from booking and promoting events, to arranging book deliveries so attendees could buy copies.Why did the Author Events team leave? “How many times are they going to tell us ‘We’re just not that into you’?” Kovacs, who was on the events team for about 14 years, recalled thinking.
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