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Theatre Writers Gathering in Philadelphia
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at our Theatre Writer Advocacy Session on Saturday, July 27, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring our new Philadelphia Affinity Regional Rep, Will Vence Jr, and our new Philadelphia Regional Rep, Charles Primerano. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
God's Revolutionary Voice: Celebrating James Baldwin's 100th Birthday
Now through Mon, August 5, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the lobby of Parkway Central Library to celebrate the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin's birth! Music and dance performances at 5:30 pm will be followed by an unveiling and discussion of the exhibit "Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time" in the 2nd…
End of Summer Reading Raffle Party!
Tue, August 6, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a batch of activities throughout the afternoon and evening: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: StoryCorps Black History Project presentation 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Board Games 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Amazing Mr. Q performance for children. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Julian Hartwell, a jazz soloist will perform 5:00 -…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: I Am Somebody & Fannie's Film
Tue, August 6, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion with Dr. Kelly Harris
Wed, August 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us as we observe Black August, a month dedicated to acknowledging and honoring Black political prisoners and the ongoing resistance to oppression. In recognition of Black August, we will delve into the historic Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) targeted against African Americans.…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: Mangrove
Tue, August 13, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Black Tea Rhapsody--A Homage to African American Tea Culture
Fri, August 16, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Central Senior Services and the Culinary Literacy Center is pleased to announce our upcoming program, "Black Tea Rhapsody: An Exploration of African American High Tea Culture," scheduled for August 16, 2024 @ 12pm in our Skyline Room. This research and exhibit has been curated by Dr.…
Black August Resource Fair
Mon, August 19, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August Resource Fair – Monday, August 19th, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library. Come explore resources for anyone impacted by prisons and policing, or to learn about the impact of prisons and policing. Guests will include Abolition School,…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Tue, August 20, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Tue, August 27, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Dream Academy Mentoring Program Event
Wed, August 28, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the staff of U.S. Dream Academy to create vision boards. This is a great way to envision your future in a creative way while also getting to hear more about U.S. Dream Academy. U.S. Dream Academy is a national nonprofit that serves youth who have been impacted by…
Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore 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,…
Author Event: Dr. Louis Parascandola- A Black Philadelphia Reader
Sat, September 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Louis J. Parascandola is a Professor of Humanities at Long Island University, Brooklyn. He has published several books on Black authors including Eric Walrond, Gwendolyn Bennett, J. A. Rogers, and Amy Jacques Garvey. He is currently working on two projects, one a collection of the writings of…