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Colorful Stories Presents: Colorful Conversations
Sat, December 14, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a series of interactive read alouds, followed by activities that are guaranteed to spark conversations around race, with young children and their families. Our presenter, Lisa Browne, is an Early Childhood Educator, Trainer, and the founder of Colorful Stories. Through Colorful…
Kwanzaa!
Sat, December 21, 2019
2:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family, and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their Afrikan roots and heritage.
Kwanzaa
Sat, December 28, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Kwanzaa Celebration! Join us for stories/ information, a craft and light refreshments. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Adult Reading Club: Color's Blues
Mon, January 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Education, Philosophy & Religion Department as we read and discuss Philadelphia author, Lee Ruben's novel, which delves into the steamy underworld during the Harlem Renaissance era. Copies of the book chapters will be available. Snacks will be provided. To register…
Colorful Stories Presents: Colorful Conversations
Sat, January 18, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a series of interactive read alouds, followed by activities that are guaranteed to spark conversations around race, with young children and their families. Our presenter, Lisa Browne, is an Early Childhood Educator, Trainer, and the founder of Colorful Stories. Through Colorful…
Colorful Stories Presents: Colorful Conversations
Sat, February 8, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a series of interactive read alouds, followed by activities that are guaranteed to spark conversations around race, with young children and their families. Our presenter, Lisa Browne, is an Early Childhood Educator, Trainer, and the founder of Colorful Stories. Through Colorful…
Invisible Warriors, African American Women in World War II
Sat, February 8, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for a screening of the documentary, Invisible Warriors, featuring a diverse group of African American “Rosie the Riveters” who recount what life was during the war. Followed by a conversation with Gregory S. Cooke, the director of the film. To learn more, visit…
Adult Reading Club: Color's Blues
Mon, February 10, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Education, Philosophy & Religion Department as we read and discuss Philadelphia author, Lee Ruben's novel, which delves into the steamy underworld during the Harlem Renaissance era. Copies of the book chapters will be available. Snacks will be provided. To register…
Monday Poets | Octavia McBride-Ahebee & Sekai'afua Zankel
Mon, February 10, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Octavia McBride-Ahebee’s work presents human relationships within the context of global inequality. Her poetry collections include Assuming Voices (2003) , Where My Birthmark Dances (2011) and most recently Praise Song for the Gravediggers (2019). Her work has appeared in The Beloit Poetry…
Sundays on Stage: Freedom Stories by TAHIRA
Sun, February 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks, focusing on the Underground Railroad and including freedom songs like “John the Rabbit,” which contained coded messages used by…
Adult Reading Club: Color's Blues
Mon, March 2, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Education, Philosophy & Religion Department as we read and discuss Philadelphia author, Lee Ruben's novel, which delves into the steamy underworld during the Harlem Renaissance era. Copies of the book chapters will be available. Snacks will be provided. To register…
Adult Reading Club: Color's Blues
Mon, June 8, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Education, Philosophy & Religion Department as we read and discuss Philadelphia author, Lee Ruben's novel, which delves into the steamy underworld during the Harlem Renaissance era. Copies of the book chapters will be available. Snacks will be provided. To register…