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Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Thu, September 12, 2024
6:15 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 6:15 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
Fishadelphia’s Seafood Stories Extravaganza!
Sat, September 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Come learn about local seafood, learn to shuck an oyster, and make some fish prints! Philadelphia’s own community seafood program Fishadelphia is highlighted in the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water . This event will include a brief screening of the show and a panel of community members…
Unerasing Incarcerated Women: Kemba Film Screening and Talk Back
Thu, September 19, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a dynamic screening and a talk-back panel featuring Kemba Smith and other advocates committed to changing mass incarceration. Screening the compelling film "Kemba,” followed by a thought-provoking discussion on the status of incarcerated women. Event Details:…
Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Thu, September 19, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Thu, September 19, 2024
6:15 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 6:15 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
We are Here: Community Portraits at Cecil B. Moore
Tue, September 24, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"We are Here: Community Portraits at Cecil B. Moore" is an interactive program featuring discussions with neighborhood activists and community members about Freedom, Joy and Belonging. Taking inspiration from the Gender Wealth Framework from WOMEN'S WAY , all are invited to bring…
Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Fri, September 27, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 3:00 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Fri, September 27, 2024
3:45 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 3:45 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time Exhibit
Now through Mon, September 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and legacy. On display outside the Social Science and History Department at Parkway…
Falls Book Club
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be Think Again: the Power of Knowing What You Don't Know , by Adam Grant. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more…
BE/LONGING Exhibition
Now through Tue, October 1, 2024
8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
BE/LONGING is a polyphonic exhibition on the longing, belonging, and connection that library spaces in Philadelphia can inspire. Featuring work by artist Joanne Grüne-Yanoff and curation by exhibitions curator Suzanna Urminska, this community collaborative reflects on how libraries have the…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, October 3, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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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…
Madan Sara
Sat, October 5, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Women known as Madan Sara in Haiti work tirelessly to buy, distribute, and sell food and other essentials in markets through the country. Despite the obstacles faced by the women working in a sector that lacks investment, infrastructure and state assistance, the Madan Sara continue…
Homeless Awareness Training
Tue, October 8, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for an eye-opening Homeless Awareness Training session. This in-person program aims to educate and raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Learn how you can make a difference and help those in need. Together, we can…
Ecos de la Herencia: Revelando la Voz Poética Latinoamericana en Filadelfia (Presentado en Taller Puertorriqueño)
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Únase a nosotros para un taller enriquecedor e interactivo mientras celebramos el profundo impacto de la poesía latinoamericana en Filadelfia. Presentado en colaboración con Library of America’s Latino Poetry , la Feria Latinoamericana del Libro , Acción…
Movement & Change in the Archives
Wed, October 16, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Archives Month, explore how living archives can inspire action! The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group , is hosting a free, interactive community fair to showcase how movement and change are both documented in and catalyzed by…
Falls Book Club
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be The Death of Vivek Oji, by Akwaeke Emezi. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For more information please reach out to the Branch Manager.…
The Phillypino Oral History Project: Exhibition Opening
Wed, October 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Phillypino Oral History Project is an intergenerational, community-based oral history and photography project capturing the rich narratives of Filipino immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia, particularly in the 1980’s, after the collapse of martial law imposed by dictator Ferdinand…
We Are What We Eat: An Exhibition from Special Collections
Now through Sat, November 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, We Are What We Eat , explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, culinary heritage helps preserve flavors and traditions of our ancestors. Food also connects us with the here…
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, November 7, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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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…