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One Story Over Broad: An Oral History Project

Wed, April 16, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

You are invited to come and share your stories of community, challenges, and changes in the neighborhood around Broad, Germantown and Erie. We will be recording April 2, 9 & 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, or by appointment.

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Vinegars, Rock Sugar & The Legacy of Ms. Emma Dupree

Mon, April 21, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Celebrating the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes sampling herbal vinegars and creating your own infused vinegar to take home.

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Author Talk: Vance Lehmkuhl

Mon, April 21, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Revolutionary Peace tells the story of the diverse group of health nuts and animal advocates who made Philadelphia a long-running base for the national vegetarian movement. The veg movement in the US dates to 1817, but the book also chronicles 18th-century visionaries like Benjamin Lay, Anthony…

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Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center

Tue, April 22, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center Tuesday April 22nd at 3:30pm Join Penn Research Fellow Sugra Bibi for an interactive program! Learn about South Asia through reading and literature. This program is for school age children and their caregivers. No groups, please.

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The Extraordinary Black Heritage in Philly’s Everyday Places

Sat, April 26, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

Heim Center Room 131/132 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join us to culminate the ending of the Black Histories of Philadelphia exhibition with a two hour panel discussion delving into the rich history of everyday Black Philadelphians. Explore how the stories of the past are being used as a…

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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition

Now through Sat, April 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…

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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition

Now through Sat, April 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition

Now through Sat, April 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

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Tracing Your Roots: A Case Study in African American Genealogy

Tue, April 29, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a presentation by Natline Thornton focused on preparing for your research, setting goals, using oral history, staying motivated, and finding resources to help you find your ancestors. Drawing on her own genealogical journey, Thornton will cover the search for an African American…

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Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, May 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…

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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection

Sat, May 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…

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Proud to be a Philadelphian

Sat, May 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

A Philadelphian claps back at the outsiders who LOVE to HATE his city. A comedic and historical view of Philly Firsts and why we are so proud! An 80 minute program for Adults.

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Live! Critical Mass Early Music Ensemble

Sat, May 3, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a lively performance of Medieval and Renaissance choral music by Critical Mass, a student ensemble from Swarthmore College. After the performance, stick around for a showcase of music manuscripts, courtesy of the Rare Book Department! 2pm in the Lobby at Parkway Central

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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection

Sat, May 10, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

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Ants on a Log Concert

Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library

Join the library for a fun concert outback in the playground on May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are…

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Book Talk: Building Ghosts - Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City

Mon, May 12, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

“Building ghosts” are the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies, they can reveal remarkable things, such as an old staircase…

Let's Go To Indonesia with the Geography Lady!

Tue, May 13, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Let’s Go to Indonesia! Tuesday, May 13th at 4:30pm Take a trip to Indonesia with the Geography Lady! There will be stories, maps, photos, sensory items, games, music, movement activities, and a craft project! This program is for school aged children. No groups, please.…

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Malcolm X at 100

Thu, May 15, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE

Explore Malcolm X's profound influence and lasting legacy in celebration of his 100th birthday (May 19th). Join us for a discussion with Errol Henderson, author of The Revolution will not be Theorized: Cultural Revolution in the Black Power Era, John King, author of The Breeding…

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Author Talk: Hope and Struggle in the Policed City

Sat, May 17, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE

Join us for an author talk with Menika Dirkson, author of Hope and Struggle in the Policed City . Menika Dirkson is a Philadelphia native and an Assistant Professor of African American History at Morgan State University. She received her PhD in History from Temple University. Her research…

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Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, June 5, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library