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Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, January 31, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…
The Literature Department presents: Louis Parascandola - A Black Philadelphia Reader
Sat, February 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Louis J. Parascandola is a Professor of Humanities at Long Island University, Brooklyn. He has published several books on Black authors including Eric Walrond, Gwendolyn Bennett, J. A. Rogers, and Amy Jacques Garvey. He is currently working on two projects, one a collection of the writings of…
Heritage Hangout
Sat, February 1, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Friends of the Tanner House and Free Library Exhibitions for their second annual Heritage Hangout from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. We invite all those interested in Black memory work, the archives, and heritage preservation to join us at Parkway Central Library to celebrate one another and steward…
Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds, Aminata Sy in conversation with Cherri Gregg
Mon, February 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an evening with Philadelphia author and American diplomat, Aminata Sy , in conversation with award-winning journalist, Cherri Gregg . Aminata Sy left Senegal in 2001, starting a new life in Philadelphia with the challenges of being a high school dropout who did not speak English. In…
Story Quilting with Mama Carly Wiley
Mon, February 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Combine the tales of the African diaspora with the opportunity to create your very own tied quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words and cloth. This program is intended for children, tweens, teens, families & caregivers, and patrons of all ages.
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 4, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Black History Month: Afro-Poetry Workshop with blew kind
Tue, February 4, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Learn about Black and Brown poets, read their work, write from prompts inspired by their writing, and share. This program is suitable for adults and teens.
Black History Month Matinee Movie Screenings | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I am
Fri, February 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Friday morning during Black History Month as we screen documentaries celebrating Black history, culture, and excellence. See the schedule below and contact the librarian with any questions you may have about the films. Every Friday in February at 11a.m. February 7: Toni…
Black History Month: Pick Up Your Pens! The Power of Writing
Fri, February 7, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Join us as presenter Raheem Curry shares a program on the enormous power of writing to transform lives and overcome obstacles. Mr. Curry will show how writing can be used to channel expression and solve issues in our daily lives in a healthy, nonviolent way. Open to all ages.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, February 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children ages 4-12 are welcomed to the library to learn about library resources and figures in Black History by completing a scavenger hunt! Turn in your completed sheet to Librarian Kate for a special treat! . Please note, this is a passive program and will run all day.
TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS!
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Storytellers Ki and Q using folk tales, puppets and songs tell the stories of trains in African-American history. Beginning in Africa with the camel trains of ancient Mali through the enslavement and freedom struggles of the Underground Railroad…then over to the railroad workers like John…
Black History Month: Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Mama Carla Wiley at Fox Chase Library as she tells stories of the African diaspora while giving participants the chance to create their own tied quilt square. All ages welcome!
Hip Hop Fundamentals Rhythm
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing with Hip Hop Fundamentals. This program is for school age children and their families.
Vinegars, Rock Sugar & the Legacy of Ms Emma Dupree
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Celebrate the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes sampling herbal vinegars and creating your own infused vinegar to take home. Presented by Yam Vallis. Yam is an…
African Drum Circle
Mon, February 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Join Mister Boom Boom for an African Drum Circle for kids of all ages! Unleash the rhythm within you while learning to play a range of West African hand drums, including the djembe and the talking drum. The program wraps up with an exhilarating dance and drum…
Black History Month: Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Tue, February 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Join Mama Carla Wiley at Fox Chase Library as she tells stories of the African diaspora while giving participants the chance to create their own tied quilt square. All ages welcome!
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 11, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Book Club: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Tue, February 11, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Kick off Bushrod's 75th year with a book from the era! This Black History Month, join us for a discussion of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man". Published at the time this library opened, this novel grapples with the complexities of race and social expectations in 20th century…
African Drum Circle with Mister Boom Boom!
Wed, February 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Unleash the rhythm within you with this exclusive program that teaches you to play a range of West African hand drums, including the djembe and the talking drum. The program wraps up with an exhilarating dance and drum circle, where you get to showcase your newly acquired skills. This event will…
Black History Month: Hip Hop Fundamentals
Thu, February 13, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Students will learn basic moves, create their own choreography, and learn about breakdancing. This workshop is designed to build self-confidence and reinforce the idea that you can do anything! Program recommended for school aged children