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The <strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong>’s extensive Map Collection containsmore than 130,000 cartographic creations, from detailedworld atlases to historic maps <strong>of</strong> the Delaware Valley,that illuminate how our region has developed over TIME.OFF theSHELF<strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Philadelphia</strong>President and DirectorSiobhan A. ReardonAssociate DirectorDr. Joseph McPeakVice President<strong>of</strong> DevelopmentMelissa GreenbergVice President <strong>of</strong>External AffairsSandra HorrocksDirector <strong>of</strong>Communicationsand Brand MarketingAlix GerzWriter/EditorMichelle Saraceni ShefferPRODUCTION ASSISTANTEileen Owens<strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Philadelphia</strong> Foundation1901 Vine Street, Suite 111<strong>Philadelphia</strong>, PA 19<strong>10</strong>3215-567-77<strong>10</strong>freelibrary.org/support<strong>of</strong>ftheshelf@freelibrary.orgOff the Shelf is publishedtwice annually for supporters<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Philadelphia</strong> Foundation andshowcases the <strong>Library</strong>’seducational, economic,and cultural contributionsto the region.FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIABOARD OF TRUSTEESChairRobert C. HeimMembersSteven M. AltschulerChristopher ArleneJacqueline BarnettDarwin BeauvaisPeter A. BenolielGirard S. ClothierPatricia A. CoulterStephen M. CurtisPamela DembeW. Wilson Goode, Sr.Melissa GrimmNancy D. KolbNoel MayoStephanie W. Naid<strong>of</strong>fWilliam R. SassoChairWilliam R. SassoMembersPaul D. AddisCynthia AffleckRenee AmooreJames H. AverillPhyllis W. BeckPeter A. BenolielSheldon BonovitzGeorge DayAndrea EhrlichMarie FieldDaniel K. FitzpatrickElizabeth GemmillW. Wilson Goode, Sr.Daniel GordonRichard A. GreenawaltAndrew T. GreenbergElizabeth GrenaldRobert C. HeimJohn J. SorokoSherry A. SwirskyNicholas D. TorresIgnatius C. WangShelly Yan<strong>of</strong>fEmeritusGloria Twine ChisumArmand Della PortaEx-OfficioMichael DiBerardinisDeputy Mayor for the Environmentand Community ResourcesIrv AckelsbergFriends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong>FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn ImbesiLinda E. JohnsonAlexander KerrGerald MaginnisMarciene S. MattlemanLeslie Anne MillerStephanie W. Naid<strong>of</strong>fPatrick M. OatesDerek N. PewSusan G. SmithMiriam SpectorJennifer WeinerJay WeinsteinWilliam L. WilsonHONORARY BOARDTobey DichterA. Morris Williams, Jr.In memoriamThe <strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong> is sad to report the passing <strong>of</strong> two members<strong>of</strong> its Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees: Leslie Esdaile Banks andJerome Shestack. They will be sorely missed.From the President and DirectorWelcome to the inaugural issue<strong>of</strong> Off the Shelf, a beautiful newmagazine devoted to highlightingthe renowned programs,rich collections, and essentialservices that—together with ourhardworking staff—make up the<strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Philadelphia</strong>.In these pages you will find news from our 54-branch system, pr<strong>of</strong>iles<strong>of</strong> our many special collections, and thoughtful, compelling features.You will also find ways that, as a supporter, you can help our <strong>Library</strong>continue to grow and flourish.Our first feature story focuses on the <strong>10</strong>th anniversary <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Free</strong><strong>Library</strong>’s most recognized programs: <strong>One</strong> <strong>Book</strong>, <strong>One</strong> <strong>Philadelphia</strong>.For the past decade, <strong>One</strong> <strong>Book</strong> has inspired a love <strong>of</strong> literacyand <strong>of</strong> community in the hundreds <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> <strong>Philadelphia</strong>nswho participate. Here you’ll read about the history <strong>of</strong> the programas well as the vision for its future; you’ll get perspective from theauthors and individuals who bring it to life; and you’ll be reminded<strong>of</strong> the joys <strong>of</strong> reading and the power <strong>of</strong> community.I hope you enjoy reading the first issue <strong>of</strong> our magazine as much asI enjoyed working with our team to bring it to fruition. We inviteyou to send us your comments in response to the stories you read inOff the Shelf. And remember, you can always check us out online atfreelibrary.org/publications.Siobhan A. ReardonPRESIDENT AND DIRECTORWHAT’S INSIDE6 A Decade <strong>of</strong> <strong>One</strong> <strong>Book</strong>, <strong>One</strong> <strong>Philadelphia</strong>Examining the legacy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>Library</strong>’s flagship cultural program4 News & Notes5 Focus On: Dickens 20129 From the Neighborhoods<strong>10</strong> The Final Word11 Wish List