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Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Tue, May 11, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Books & Cooks: Ocean Waves
Tue, May 11, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
Books & Cooks is a collaboration between Parkway Central Children's Department & the Culinary Literacy Center Nourishing Literacy team. This event is designed for school-aged children with an open invitation to caregivers, to join alongside child(ren). Inspired by the theme of ocean…
VIRTUAL | Homework Hangout for Teens
Tue, May 11, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a relaxing virtual co-working space on Instagram Live on Tuesday evenings! We'll listen to calming music, set goals, and chat about what we're working on. Bring your homework, an art project, or just yourself. Watch live on Instagram .
Virtual English Conversation Group
Tue, May 11, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Virtual Program
Join us for a free weekly conversation hour. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 6:00-7:30 pm every Tuesday. Class is currently full - for more informaiton or to join the waitlist, call 215-686-8664, email…
The Tradition virtual Book Discussion
Tue, May 11, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Online
Join a facilitated public book discussion of the 2021 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, The Tradition by Jericho Brown. Wide-ranging conversation will be prompted by the themes in this Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems. Reading the book beforehand is not required to…
VIRTUAL - Ian Manuel | My Time Will Come: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope, and Redemption
Tue, May 11, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE In conversation with Reginald Dwayne Betts, essayist, poet, and author of the award-winning collection, Felon When Ian Manuel was 13 years old he shot a young mother of two in the face during a botched robbery. Sentenced to life imprisonment, he spent the next 26 years in prison,…
Virtual Program | What's Dena Reading?
Tue, May 11, 2021
8:00 P.M.
www.facebook.com/PhilbrickHall
Check in with Librarian Dena every Tuesday night to see her talk about a book that she highly recommends!
Virtual Business Planning Made Easy: Introducing Gale Small Business Builder
Wed, May 12, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you ready to write, revise, or completely revamp your business plan for your business or non-profit? Learn how to use Gale Business: Plan Builder, a guided planning tool that provides resources for starting, managing, and optimizing a business or non-profit. You will explore five key…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Wed, May 12, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through videocall). This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Starting January 13, 2021…
French Conversation Circle
Wed, May 12, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Bonjour! Salut! Bonsoir! Join the Languages and Learning Center’s French Conversation Circle! This FREE online group will build your knowledge and confidence in the French language all while introducing you to other French-loving adults in a casual and fun learning environment! We are…
Online Advanced Mandarin Conversation Circle
Wed, May 12, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Starting April 28, 2021 This free online group will build your knowledge and confidence in the Mandarin language in a casual and fun learning environment. For high-intermediate and advanced Mandarin speakers. Register at http://bit.ly/MANDARINadvanced
Student Meal Distribution
Wed, May 12, 2021
11:00 A.M.
Logan Library
We are offering a free, weekly meal distribution to school children, or families of school children, up to 18 years old. Each child will receive 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches, along with a gallon of milk. Parents can pick up meals for their children. The meals start out…
Virtual Expert Office Hours: Financial Management and Budgeting
Wed, May 12, 2021
11:30 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Expert Office Hours are held virtually via Zoom. The Regional Foundation Center is pleased to offer Expert Office Hours with Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) from RSVP . On the second Wednesday of each month, VECs will be available for 45-minute management one-on-one…
Take Home: Job Fair in a Bag
Wed, May 12, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Do you need some job search tips for this new zoom era? Some ideas on where to search? Do you need a tie for interviews? Stop by our table outside the library and pick up our job fair in a bag! *Ties are available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis.
Mutual Aid Fair at Cecil B. Moore Library
Wed, May 12, 2021
12:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join library staff for a giveaway day on Wednesday May 12th at 12:00 noon in the library courtyard! Pick up FREE kids' craft kits, school supplies, books for all ages, diapers, wipes, sanitary supplies & more.
Online English Conversation Class
Wed, May 12, 2021
12:30 P.M.
Virtual Program
Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Practice English listening and speaking online while the library is closed to the public. Every week, participants will listen to/watch clips from Voice of America's 'Learning English' series and converse in English. Class is…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, May 12, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour
Now through Wed, May 12, 2021
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Making Her Mark exhibition, open by appointment weekday afternoons in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library, offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D.,…
Virtual Storytime on Instagram Live
Wed, May 12, 2021
2:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Weekly storytime for children with Ms. Tuesday on Instagram @mcphersonsqlibrary
Virtual English Conversation Circle
Wed, May 12, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Virtual Program
Join us for a free conversation circle. Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other international adults in a casual learning environment. 3:00-4:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Class is currently full - for more informaiton or to join the waitlist, call 215-686-8664…