Words At Play - BLOCK PARTY

Sat, September 30, 2017 12:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Come celebrate with us at our annual Words at Play Vocabulary Initiaitve Block Party! There will be Books! Food! and Art! The fun starts at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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Words at Play - Play Party

Sat, October 7, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Join the Philadelphia Zoo for an exploration of animals, and find out how you can learn more! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Words at Play: 215-686-5372 ext. 348

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Words at Play - Play Party

Sat, October 14, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Join the Kimmel Center to explore the perfoming arts around the world! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Words at Play: 215-686-5372 ext. 348

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Words at Play - Play Party

Sat, October 21, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Join the Philadelphia Art Museum to discover featured artwork from the museum and create your own masterpiece. FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Words at Play: 215-686-5372 ext. 348

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Chad Taylor

Mon, October 30, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Voodoo & The Afterlife Featuring Chad Taylor Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the Education, Philosophy & Religion Department Chad Taylor (b. 1973) is a composer, educator, percussionist and scholar who is a co-founder of the Chicago Underground ensembles.…

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Pepper Hall: The Founder’s Legacy

Now through Sun, November 5, 2017 5:11 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Named after the Free Library’s founder, Dr. William Pepper, Pepper Hall is a large, bright room on the north side of the Parkway Central Library that originally housed the Free Library’s art and architecture collections. In celebration of Parkway Central’s 90th anniversary,…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Ben Singer

Mon, November 20, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Nature of Morality Featuring Ben Singer  Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in Philbrick Hall Ben Singer is a drummer local to Philadelphia and strives to build upon the strong music tradition that the city is known for. While attending Temple University, he…

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Words at Play - Play Party

Sat, December 2, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute for exploration of animals and science! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Words at Play: 215-686-5372 ext. 348

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Words at Play - Play Party

Sat, December 9, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Kimmel Center to discover featrued artwork from the museum, create your own masterpiece, and explore the performing arts! FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Larry Price

Mon, December 18, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Dox Trash - Master Thrash From Philly's Past Featuring Larry Price Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Print and Pictures Department The soulful musical styling of jazz artist Larry Price, alto saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and producer,…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Dan Nosheny

Mon, January 29, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Impressions of an Exposition Featuring Dan Nosheny Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Social Science and History Department Dan Nosheny has been performing across a wide array of genres and styles for over two decades. A highly sought multi-instrumentalist…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Jeff Scull

Mon, February 26, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Soundtrack for a Wordless Novel Featuring Jeff Scull Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Art Department Jeff Scull is a jazz guitarist, composer, and teacher who has been active in the Philadelphia Jazz scene for the past 15 years. He is a graduate of the…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Mike Kennedy

Mon, March 19, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Writings of Poe, Clemens & Wilde  Featuring Mike Kennedy Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Rare Book Department Mike Kennedy is a guitarist, composer, recording artist, and music educator. He has been performing in Philadelphia and the…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Rob Martino

Mon, April 30, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Arts on 1/8/87  Featuring Rob Martino Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Newspapers and Microfilm Center Rob Martino is Philadelphia based drummer, composer, and educator. Rob has studied with some world-class musicians, including Ralph…

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Mysterious Travelers Featuring Nick Lombardelli

Mon, May 21, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Philly’s Railway Maps Featuring Nick Lombardelli Co-starring the collection & expertise of the librarians in the  Maps Collection Nick Lombardelli is a New Jersey native and lifelong musician.  Nick graduated from The University of the Arts, obtaining his bachelor's…

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