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Mon, April 23, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at
Parkway Central Library
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Monday at 11 a.m. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: …
Toddler Family Programs Children Family Literacy
Mon, April 23, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at
Parkway Central Library
The Teen Center is home to numerous arts and craft supplies which teens can use on Monday afternoons to create take home projects. Join us for freeform activities and pre-determined crafts.
Young Adult Arts and Crafts Programs Art Comics & Graphic Novels Crafts & Hobbies Teens arts & crafts
Mon, April 23, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at
Parkway Central Library
Join owner and head butcher of La Divisa Meats, Nick Macri, as we break down a hog by primal cuts. Each class will focus on a different cuts, giving a better understanding of each area, including how best to prepare and cook it. This class focuses on the Ham. We will learn how to break down…
Adult Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition
Mon, April 23, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at
Parkway Central Library
Shoah is a Hebrew term that has come to describe the Holocaust. While this tragedy has been a defining moment of our history, the most meaningful and appropriate ways to remember and commemorate the Shoah are less certain. Join Temple University Professor, Dr. Laura Levitt, as she discusses how…
Adult Young Adult Speakers and Lectures Religion Social Science History Humanities
Mon, April 23, 2018 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In conversation with Marty Moss-Coane, host of Radio Times on WHYY Leslie Jamison is the author of the bestselling essay collection The Empathy Exams , a personal and probing look at pain and how we understand others’ suffering, praised for “its ethical generosity, the palpable sense…
Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Free Series Author Events Biography & Autobiography Body, Mind & Spirit Medical Psychology General Research Hearing Loop
Tue, April 24, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at
Parkway Central Library
Do you have a project to make happen? This workshop uses the example of planning a large Shakespearean production to help you understand how to handle the myriad details. You’ll learn how to organize, budget, and calendarize a project, and how to track all of these strands. We’ll use…
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Tue, April 24, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at
Parkway Central Library
Stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome. Free; no reservations required. Children's Department Story Hour Room *Programs are subject to change.* Find us on Facebook: …
Preschool Family Programs Storytimes Children Education Family Literacy
Tue, April 24, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at
Parkway Central Library
For more than 10 years, Teen Tuesday has been an afternoon of snacks and socializing. Join us as we play our favorite board and video games, create arts and crafts projects, and enjoy some snacks! This program will be located in Room 108.
Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Technology Teens Board Games and Role-Playing Video Games arts & crafts
Tue, April 24, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at
Parkway Central Library
Many people have used email marketing at one time or another – sending monthly emails to “keep in touch." The only problem is, those emails don’t usually work to increase revenue. In this session you will learn techniques to use email to actually grow your business and…
Adult Business
Tue, April 24, 2018 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $15.00
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“Intensely personal … funny and poignant” ( New York Times) , Gregory Pardlo’s poetry collection Digest won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize. An out-of-nowhere coup for the relatively unknown Columbia University MFA student and teacher, it was also nominated for an NAACP Image…
Adult Author Events Speakers and Lectures Author Events - Ticketed Series African American Author Events Biography & Autobiography Literature Poetry
Wed, April 25, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at
Parkway Central Library
Books, songs, rhymes and bounces for children (birth to 23 months) and their caregivers!. Wednesday at 11 a.m. (repeat of the Monday 11 a.m. program) ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on…
Toddler Family Programs Children Education Family Literacy
Wed, April 25, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at
Parkway Central Library
Hang out in the Teen Center and geek out about all your favorite fandoms!
Young Adult Discussion and Participation Comics & Graphic Novels Games and Gaming Movies & Television Teens
Wed, April 25, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at
Parkway Central Library
The web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices are transforming the way we live, work, shop, and do business. Consumers have integrated the web into their everyday lives and activities. Businesses and nonprofits need to do the same. In this seminar, learn how to make the most of some…
Adult Business RFC Program Calendar
Wed, April 25, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library is proud to welcome Dr. Christopher Close of St. Joseph’s University and Dr. Christopher Atkins of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a discussion of the Reformation, the revolution of mind and spirit which continues to this day! Beginning as a debate in…
Adult Speakers and Lectures Religion History Humanities
Thu, April 26, 2018 3:30 P.M.
Teen Center at
Parkway Central Library
Get your game on at the Teen Center with RPG sessions and our expansive collection of board games!
Young Adult Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Teens Board Games and Role-Playing
Thu, April 26, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a short storytime and craft activity! 4 p.m. in the Story Hour Room. Free. Parkway Central Library Children's Department Ground Floor, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5369 ***Programs are subject to change*** Find us on…
School Age Preschool Family Programs Art Children arts & crafts
Thu, April 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in urban bicycling but want some tips for navigating city streets? Or are you a veteran bicyclist who wants to learn how to use Indego Bike share? All are welcomed to join this free class that will give you the knowledge and confidence to start bicycling safely in…
Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Bicycling
Thu, April 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Workplace at
Parkway Central Library
Are you tired of applying for jobs online and not getting a response? The days of applying to jobs via online postings and getting called in for an interview are waning. Attend this interactive presentation to learn how to create a marketing plan for yourself! We will discuss the…
Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers
Thu, April 26, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at
Parkway Central Library
Earth, Air, Water, and Fire have long represented forces that shape our world - both physical and emotional. In this two-part workshop, we'll look at these elements in tarot and plant magic, covering the basic how-to of tarot and incorporating plants into that practice. This workshop is…
Adult Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Crafts & Hobbies
Thu, April 26, 2018 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $15.00
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Jen Sincero is the no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life , a sass-filled self-help book for people who want better lives but don’t want to get caught reading a self-help book. She is a success coach…
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