Ants on a Log: Music for Children and Other Childlike People

Wed, June 12, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Philly's favorite folksy duo, Ants on a Log, performs music for children and other childlike people, songfully advocating for positivity, social justice, and silliness! The Ants have been featured on WXPN's Kids Corner, at the Philadelphia Folk Fest, and on radio stations and blogs…

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Expert Office Hours: Strategic Planning

Wed, June 12, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

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 consulting sessions to assist you with a project or goal…

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Let's Speak English for International Adults

Wed, June 12, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

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The Legacy of Juneteenth

Wed, June 12, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Juneteenth is a commemoration of the day when enslaved Texans learned they had been freed. This anniversary asks what freedom truly meant during Douglass's and Du Bois's times, which spanned eras of enslavement, sharecropping, Jim Crow laws, and lynching. At These Crossroads Curator Dr.…

Adult Young Adult School Age Senior Discussion and Participation African American History

Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, June 13, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)! Headshots are a new service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more! Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

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Ravens on the Rooftop: Peace, Love, and Libraries

Thu, June 13, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join the Free Library’s Raven Society as we commemorate Woodstock’s 50th anniversary on the Parkway Central Library’s amazing rooftop terrace. Enjoy an open bar, snacks, throwback tunes, and beautiful city views as you mingle with fellow young professionals and celebrate…

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Jam and Cocktails with Marisa McClellan and Andre Darlington

Thu, June 13, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join food writer Marisa McClellan and drinks writer Andre Darlington for an evening of preserving and mixology. Marisa will demonstrate how to make a pair of small batch, seasonal fruit preserves and Andre will show you how to turn them into tasty and refreshing cocktails. It's a great way…

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Mark Kram Jr. | Smokin’ Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier

Thu, June 13, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In conversation with Steve Ross Mark Kram Jr. won the 2013 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing for Like Any Normal Day , the tragic story of two brothers bonded but separated by a devastating sports injury. He formerly wrote for the Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Magazine and…

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Poetry to the People!

Fri, June 14, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Narrative 4 story exchange (international) and the House of Speakeasy Foundation (NYC) visit Philadelphia to deliver a free writing workshop, a public poetry reading, and an opportunity to browse and take (a limited number) of published works from the House of Speakeasy Bookmobile .…

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Roots2Rise Wellness: Yoga on the Rooftop Summer Series

Sat, June 15, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join Roots2Rise for an eight week yoga series on the beautiful rooftop at Parkway Central Library! You're invited to $5.00 yoga every Saturday--beginning June 1 and continuing through July 20--from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. All proceeds go towards yoga and wellness programming in neighborhood…

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A Normal Pig FLP Book Launch

Sat, June 15, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Meet K-Fai Steele, the author and illustrator of the new book A Normal Pig for a special storytime and book signing party! Attendees will also get a drawing lesson and the opportunity to purchase a special signed copy of the book with a personalized drawing.   A Normal Pig is about Pip, a…

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Suite Talk III: Resonance

Sun, June 16, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Free talk and performance. June 16th, 1:30pm workshop, 3pm recital, Main Lobby How to follow in Bach’s footsteps. We will dive into the world of contemporary cello music , hearing the many ways composers today are pushing the boundaries of the instrument. The culminating recital will begin…

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Mon, June 17, 2019 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!

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Teen Chess Club

Mon, June 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens of any skill level are welcome to join us for Chess Club. Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

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Teen Anime Club

Mon, June 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Teens interested in watching Anime are invited to join the Field Teen Center Teen Anime Club! Mondays in the Field Teen Center from 3pm-5pm.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Teens Anime & Manga

The Forgotten Schoolhouse: An Original Song and Poetry Tribute to Honor Black Civil Rights Leaders in Education

Mon, June 17, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Come HEAR AND SEE The Forgotten Schoolhouse , a new stirring concert tribute to civil rights leaders in education featuring powerful original songs and poetry by Cynthia Cozette Lee and Hazel Ann Lee , the award-winning sister songwriting team. Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth Day and honor…

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Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Tue, June 18, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn how to use everyone's favorite foundation funding database, Foundation Directory Online . The user-friendly interface makes it easy to find funders that are interested in supporting your organization's mission. During this workshop we will explore the database…

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Big Kids Story Time

Tue, June 18, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Free! No registration required. Children's Department Story Hour Room School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

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Big Kids Play Group

Tue, June 18, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Creative Play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers!  Children's Department Story Hour Room. Free. No registration required.  School, camp, and daycare groups - please call to schedule a visit. 215-686-5369

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A Free Tour of Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition.

Tue, June 18, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Sign up for your free curator-led tour of Our Five Senses, the first family friendly, fully-interactive exhibition at the Free Library. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m and are 45 minutes. While the exhibition is geared for all ages, the suggested minimum age for the tour is 10 years old. Tours are…

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