Free Library of Philadelphia

Many libraries in the US are discovering ways to become more relevant in today’s changing world. Even though technology has fostered the modernization of many libraries, the libraries themselves have not been able to break free from outdated stereotypes. The Free Library of Philadelphia has partnered with the Entertainment Technology Center to find new ways to engage their users by transforming the library into a core institute of all modern cities. Their goal is to be recognized as a major catalyst in the economic recovery of Philadelphia. Team FLiP was created to serve the Free Library of Philadelphia in their quest to invigorate the library for its many visitors. Our team has identified the children’s department as our main focus for this project. Our mission is to revolutionize the experience of the library for children and make it friendly for both parents and children alike. We are investigating different digital and analog solutions to fulfill our mission.