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How to start a business workshop
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch and manage a successful business in this 2-hour workshop with Ebony Suns Enterprises. Open to aspiring, emerging, and established entrepreneurs. This group meets the third Saturday of the month from 11:00 - 1:00pm Join us for an…
Special Collections Showcase: Spotlight on Dox Thrash with the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, March 15, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting material from the Print and Picture Collection . On Saturday, March 15 at 11 AM, we'll focus on material related to artist Dox Thrash , inspired by the current exhibition Black Histories of Philadelphia . This is a drop-in…
Reviewing Kirkus Reviews
Sat, March 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Kirkus Reviews may be responsible for more open bottles of champagne and tears of sorrow than any other entity associated with the worlds of children’s literature and publishing. As a result of its direct and unflinching book reviews, it is read, referenced, and trusted by…
Business Resource and Innovation Center is now on Instagram
Sat, March 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Business Resource and Innovation Center of Free Library of Philadelphia is on Instagram @ BRIC_FLP starting today at 5:00 pm est. Look out for posts and reels on our upcoming events and resources.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, March 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Flute & Piano Recital: Women's History Month by Block/Henderson Duo
Mon, March 17, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Please join the Block/Henderson Duo for Women’s History Month as they present a free recital of music for flute and piano written and/or arranged by female composers. The audience will be led on a journey through three centuries, taking delight in the lyrical melodies of Amy Marcy…
Financial Help and Credit Repair Chat
Mon, March 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join Sherry Hoban, Executive Director of the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project (CBAP), for one-on-one financial help. Topics range from debt management to accessing annual credit reports. Bring all your financial questions! The program will meet in Parkway Central's First Floor lobby…
Teen Karaoke!
Mon, March 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us to sing your favorite songs with your friends! Mics provided. Location: Field Teen Center, Ground Floor Parkway Central Library Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups (including camp groups…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, March 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Author Talk: Jill Eicher| Mellon vs. Churchill
Mon, March 17, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Virtual Program Andrew Mellon, one of the most accomplished businessmen of his era, faced the daunting task of collecting the war debts from European governments still devastated by World War I. Dealing with the U.S. Congress and the heads of foreign governments on the world stage became one of…
Languages of Philadelphia: French / Heure du conte bilingue en français pour toute la famille
Tue, March 18, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual French Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, March 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, March 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, March 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…