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LEGO Club

Thu, September 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Calling all young engineers! Join us for an afternoon of building and collaborative, creative play with LEGO bricks. Build a kit or make a creation of your own design! Children ages 6-12. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming Series

School Age Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Games and Gaming Makers & Makerspaces Technology STEM

Thursday Crafternoons!

Thu, September 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a short storytime and craft for the whole family!

School Age Preschool Arts and Crafts Programs Family Programs Art Children Crafts & Hobbies Education Family Makers & Makerspaces arts & crafts

Edible Alphabet in Italiano: Learn Italian Through Cooking at the Library

Thu, September 19, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Italian language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for a hands-on Italian language cooking class! Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Culinary…

Adult Young Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Language Study Literacy Bilingual Programs

Engage and Empower Workshop Featuring Local Author Fiona Harewood of I Did It ...You Can Too!

Thu, September 19, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Have you considered finishing your education but thought it would be too hard or that you were too old? Here's your chance! In her book, Fiona shares the trials and triumphs of her educational journey, helping you to realize that if she did it... you can too! Along with motivating…

Adult Young Adult Senior Community Events Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Family Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy English Language Learners

Edwidge Danticat | Everything Inside

Thu, September 19, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In conversation with Glory Edim, author and founder of Well-Read Black Girl In “fiercely beautiful” novels, memoirs, and essay collections brimming with “enchantments and surprises” ( Los Angeles Times ), Edwidge Danticat bears witness to the complexities of Haitian…

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Reality Check: What the Ancient Game of Chess Can Teach You About Success in Modern Competitive Settings

Fri, September 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. Allisa Melekhina, internationally ranked chess master and author of Reality Check, will share insights from her inspirational book that can be adopted and used by anyone wishing to create a more successful life. Allisa won a gold medal at the 2009 World Team…

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Family Programs Chess Humanities

Board Game Bonanza!

Mon, September 23, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

From Chutes and Ladders to Connect 4, from Bingo to Twister, play some games and make some friends! Find us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/parkwaycentralchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkwayCCD

School Age Other Great Programs Children Crafts & Hobbies Family Literacy Chess Board Games and Role-Playing

Edible Alphabet en Español: Learn Spanish Through Cooking at the Library

Mon, September 23, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Looking for a chance to brush up on your Spanish language skills? Interested in meeting new people, learning to cook a new recipe and have a great time? Join us in the Culinary Literacy Center for a hands-on Spanish language cooking class! Monday, September 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Culinary…

Banned Together: 2019 Censorship Cabaret Philadelphia Premiere!

Mon, September 23, 2019 7:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery East at Parkway Central Library

Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret is back for its fourth year in a row and appearing for the first time in Philadelphia! The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) created Banned Together as a celebration of songs and scenes from shows that have been censored or challenged on America’s…

Adult Young Adult Senior Live Performances Free Library of Philadelphia Literacy Literature Performing Arts Humanities Shakespeare Park Shakespeare in the World

Billy Bragg | The Three Dimensions of Freedom

Mon, September 23, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In conversation with Ian Zolitor Legendary English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg’s more than 40-year musical career melds facets of folk, punk, and protest music with political and romantic themes. Some of his most famous works include Brewing Up with Billy Bragg , Don’t Try This at…

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Trademark Basics 2019

Tue, September 24, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Should you be concerned about intellectual property? If you want to create long-term business value and better protect your business, then YES! Increase your understanding of: • How trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, and business name registrations all differ • Why…

Adult Business Speakers and Lectures RFC Program Calendar Nonprofit Business & Entrepreneurs Patents & Trademarks

Kids Yoga

Tue, September 24, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own. This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that…

School Age Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Body, Mind & Spirit Children Family Health & Fitness Sports & Recreation Yoga meditation Health

Ann Patchett | The Dutch House

Tue, September 24, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: $47/$32 - two seats + book/seat + book

Tickets on sale September 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. “Exquisite” and “impossible to put down” ( New York Times ), Ann Patchett’s many novels include the PEN/Faulkner Award–winning Bel Canto , the New York Times Notable Book of the Year The Patron…

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Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics for Small Business Owners

Wed, September 25, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics is designed to give business owners an overview of the four major business tax types: Business Income and Receipts, Net Profits, Wage/Earnings, and Use & Occupancy. You won’t leave as a tax expert, but you will have a better understanding of…

Adult Business Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Philadelphia Business & Entrepreneurs

Resume Review

Wed, September 25, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Workplace at Parkway Central Library

Stop by the Workplace in the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to have your resume reviewed by a hiring manager with over two decades of experience hiring, firing, and managing employees. No registration is required! You will be…

Adult Career Workshops Jobs & Job Seekers

Edible Alphabet - Learning English Through Cooking!

Wed, September 25, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Adults are invited to this FREE English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together! Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m September 4, 2019 - October 9, 2019 Attendance is preferred at all 6 classes. Where: Parkway Central Library…

Adult Senior New Americans Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Language Study Literacy New Americans ESL ESL - English as a Second Language English Language Learners

Office Hours: Registered Patent Agent

Wed, September 25, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Interested in protecting your invention or design with a patent? Would you like to talk to a Registered Patent Agent for free? We are pleased to announce that we are accepting requests for free 30 minute patent consultations with registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley from the…

Adult Business Discussion and Participation Workshops and Enrichment Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Nonprofit Business & Entrepreneurs Patents & Trademarks

Census 2020 - Start Here

Thu, September 26, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will answer your questions about the upcoming census and discuss how working toward a complete and accurate count can benefit your community. Partnership and employment opportunities will also be presented. Registration is recommended:…

Adult Senior Workshops and Enrichment Education Government Information Job Fairs

Prospect Research: Finding New Donors for Your Organization

Thu, September 26, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of prospect research and how it can help you increase giving to your organization. Topics in this interactive workshop will include: defining prospect research how to conduct prospect research with limited resources selecting vendors and subscription…

Adult Discussion and Participation Other Great Programs Workshops and Enrichment Speakers and Lectures RFC Program Calendar Fundraising Nonprofit

Artist talk: Jonathan Pinkett

Thu, September 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Jonathan D. Pinkett was born in Philadelphia and studied filmmaking at The Philadelphia College of Art followed by drawing and painting at the Grand Central Atelier in New York where he was mentored by Colleen Barry and Jacob Collins. Pinkett has exhibited broadly and his work can…

Adult School Age Senior Speakers and Lectures Discussion and Participation Art Artist Talk