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Exhibition Opening Reception: Our Flesh of Flames by Theodore Harris and Amiri Baraka

Now through Mon, November 25, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for an opening reception with the artist. The exhibition of artwork by Philadelphia-based artist Theodore Harris will be on display in the hallway galleries of the Art & Literature departments through the end of January 2025. This exhibit is taking place in…

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Vertical Display: David K. Coleman Jr.

Now through Tue, December 31, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Four paintings by David K. Coleman Jr. are now on display in the Art Department's historic poster stands. Part of an ongoing series highlighting work by artists who make use of our space as a free artist studio and library resources for inspiration. David K. Coleman Jr. is a…

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Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Now through Sat, January 4, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

Storytelling has shaped cultures and captivated imaginations throughout history. Whether teaching moral lessons or celebrating epic heroes, each tale reflects our values, fears, and dreams. Stories reflect the context—past or present—in which they are created, told, and retold.…

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Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Now through Sat, January 4, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

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Telling Tales: From Oral Tradition to Art

Now through Sat, January 4, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

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The Phillypino Oral History Project: Exhibition

Now through Tue, January 14, 2025 8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Phillypino Oral History Project is an intergenerational, community-based oral history and photography project capturing the rich narratives of Filipino immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia, particularly in the 1980’s, after the collapse of martial law imposed by dictator Ferdinand…

Exhibition: Our Flesh of Flames by Theodore Harris and Amiri Baraka

Now through Fri, January 31, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

An exhibition of artwork by Philadelphia-based artist Theodore Harris will be on display in the hallway galleries of the Art & Literature departments through the end of January 2025. This exhibit will take place in conjunction with a reading from the new and expanded…

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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,…