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On December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Parkway Central Library , the Social Science and History Department will host Bob Weinberg, Professor of History and International Relations at Swarthmore College.… continue reading The Dehumanization of Jews in Russian and Soviet Cartoons
By written by Hal T. November 13, 2024
The Map Collection , Print and Picture Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection have joined together to create a new exhibition in the West Gallery on the Second… continue reading Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art
By written by Nora R. October 30, 2024 1
Every Sunday in households across the United States, families gather around the television to watch the most popular sport in the country: football. It has become like a religion for those… continue reading Flying High: History of Football in Philadelphia
By written by Chris M. October 28, 2024
Our Closet In Your Neighborhood returns to Parkway Central Library on Thursday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Room 108. Our Closet In Your Neighborhood is a… continue reading Free Groceries, Clothing, and Social Services at Parkway Central on November 7
By written by Bridget G. October 24, 2024
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Music
By written by Jane L. October 21, 2024
Did you know that you can get a free, professional headshot done at the library? Every first and third Thursday of the month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. , the Free Library's Business Resource… continue reading Get Free Professional Headshots Done at the Library!
By written by Birch M. October 16, 2024 16
Join us at Parkway Central Library for a special storytime series celebrating the many languages of Philadelphia! Each storytime in this series will be bilingual, highlighting different… continue reading Languages of Philadelphia: A Bilingual Family Storytime Series
By written by Bridget G. October 15, 2024 1
The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at Parkway Central Library is excited to announce a series of workshops in partnership with the 30 by 30 Financial Literacy Campaign effort, each… continue reading Master Your Money With These Financial Literacy Workshops
By written by Jordan C. October 10, 2024 2
On Thursday, October 10 , in the Fourth Floor Skyline Room at Parkway Central Library , the Social Science and History Department will host Jon Grinspan , curator of political history at the… continue reading A Smithsonian Curator on the Lead-Up to the U.S. Civil War
By written by Ben R. October 8, 2024
The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is to "provide resources and advocacy to advance the mission of The Free Library while stewarding and promoting our special… continue reading Discovering Rare Books and Special Collections at the Free Library
By written by Free Library Foundation October 1, 2024
Are you looking for a fun Halloween activity to get you in the spirit of the season? Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop is a fun and creative Halloween project that… continue reading Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop
By written by Brianna V. September 30, 2024
College and test prep workshops , hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage , will return to the Free Library for the 2024–2025 school year .… continue reading Free SAT and College Prep Workshops 2024–2025
By written by Yona Y. September 23, 2024 1
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library is excited to host three programs covering different aspects of the… continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month in the Social Science and History Department
By written by Ben R. September 19, 2024
In light of the upcoming United States Presidential Election and to conclude the "Power Up!” series , the Free Library of Philadelphia will present the 2024 Philly Civics Fair and… continue reading Get Involved at the 2024 Philly Civics Fair
By written by Anthony T. September 18, 2024 1
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Central Children's
By written by Naomi S. September 16, 2024
After a milestone 30th anniversary season, we are thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 Author Events series will kick off on September 11, brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia… continue reading Announcing the 2024–2025 Author Series
By written by Free Library Foundation September 11, 2024
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Science and Wellness
By written by Erin A. September 3, 2024 1
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Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and… continue reading Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time
By written by Grace D. August 19, 2024 2
Since Parkway Central Library opened in 1927, patrons have had free and open access to its rich and unique collections, expanding services, and professionally trained and welcoming… continue reading Department Highlights: Social Science and History
By written by Ben R. August 15, 2024
While working in the newspaper business in the 1830s, Herbert Ingram noticed that newspaper circulation increased when a newspaper included an illustration. Ingram found the first newspaper… continue reading Highlights of the Illustrated London News
By written by Hal T. August 7, 2024