Movement & Change in the Archives
Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Archives Month, explore how living archives can inspire action!
The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group, is hosting a free, interactive community fair to showcase how movement and change are both documented in and catalyzed by archival collections. Drop by the lobby of the Parkway Central Library for an array of pop-up exhibitions, demonstrations, table-top activities, and hands-on workshops from local institutions, collections, and initiatives.
Alongside The Free Library of Philadelphia subject departments, special collections, and branches, participating institutions include:
- Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia
- Common History
- Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
- Founder's Hall at Girard College
- Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
- German Society of Pennsylvania
- Library Freedom Project
- Lincoln University
- Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia
- Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia
- PA Photos & Documents
- Penn Libraries Kislak Center
- SAADA (South Asian American Digital Archive)
- The Stoogeum
- Swarthmore College Special Collections
- Villanova University
For more information about Archives Month Philly and to browse events across the city, visit archivesmonthphilly.com
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Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357)