Teen Tuesdays: Poetry Jawn

Tue, July 23, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Teens and tweens are invited to join Ms. Deb in  weekly wonderful activities.  For kids in 6th to 12th grade.  We'll meet from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Today, we'll write our own poem and perform it!

Young Adult Other Great Programs Summer Reading

Writing Wednesdays

Wed, July 24, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come write with us.  We will explore writing songs and melodies, comic strips, poetry and plays.  

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens

Writing Wednesdays

Wed, July 31, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Come write with us.  We will explore writing songs and melodies, comic strips, poetry and plays.  

School Age LEAP Children Family Makers & Makerspaces Teens

Summer Poetry Slam!

Thu, August 1, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Poetry readings are open to adults and teens.  Participants will read poetry and other writings of their own and other works in the adult/teen department.  

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Poetry Summer Reading

Peace

Now through Fri, August 2, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

In partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia,  Friends, Peace, and Sanctuary  invites you to experience this groundbreaking exhibition, available for quiet contemplation surrounding the true meaning of peace and tranquility. Featuring artists’ books by individual…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Exhibitions Community Events Citizenship Family New Americans Philadelphia arts & crafts ESL - English as a Second Language Book Arts

Open Mic at the Library

Sat, August 3, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for a program of  music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  This program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during Philly Free Streets Don't miss our evening programs on August 9, September 13 & October 11  

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Monday Poets at the Free Library

Mon, August 5, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Jericho Brown's first book of poetry  Please (New Issues, 2008) won the American Book Award. The New Testament (Copper Canyon, 2014) was named one of the best books of the year by Library Journal and won the Anisfield-Wolf book award. His latest collection is The Tradition (Copper…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Live Performances Monday Poets Reading Series Author Events Literature

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, August 9, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also September 13 & October 11  

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Poetry Club

Wed, August 21, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Come join us for our brand new POETRY CLUB! Share your favorite poem, or share one that you created.This program is for adults.

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Discussion and Participation Poetry

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, September 13, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also October 11  

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Author Talk: Elaine Terranova and Thomas Devaney: A Conversation in Poetry

Wed, September 18, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

A Conversation in Poetry with Elaine Terranova and Thomas Devaney. Elaine Terranova has published seven collections of poetry, most recently, Perdido (2018).  Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The American Poetry Review, Ploughshares, and other magazines, and in such anthologies as…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Poetry History

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, October 11, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up.    

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Bibliophiles Reading Group

Wed, December 4, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us as we discuss some poetry and plan for 2020. Branch staff can assist you to obtain copies of the books, from the Free Library system. Are you interested in leading the discussion?  Do you have questions?  Contact Ms. Ahrens, the branch manager. From 6 - 6:30 p.m, mingle and…

Adult Discussion and Participation Humanities Book Clubs