Bridge for Beginners

Wed, September 4, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Play Bridge with us! This game is hosted by Friends of Falls Library member Victor Lewis, and all are welcome. 

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Humanities

Know Your Courts-Landlord-Tenant Court

Wed, September 4, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Court rules and processes are often intimidating and unfamiliar, and going to housing court can be an overwhelming experience both for landlords and tenants. This program will guide you through the process, and is designed to bring you awareness and knowledge, so that you can be a more empowered…

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Bibliophiles Reading Group

Wed, September 4, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us as we discuss The Reluctant Fundamentalist, by Mohsin Hamid. Tonight's discussion led by Bidisha Mukherjee. Branch staff can assist you to obtain copies of the books, from the Free Library system. Are you interested in leading the discussion?  Do you have questions?…

Adult Discussion and Participation Humanities Book Clubs

Bridge for Beginners

Wed, September 11, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Play Bridge with us! This game is hosted by Friends of Falls Library member Victor Lewis, and all are welcome. 

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Humanities

Paul Tough | The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us

Thu, September 12, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Paul Tough is the author of the bestselling How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character , a “persuasive wake-up call” ( People ) to the deprivations of knowledge suffered by American kids from both extremes of the economic spectrum. His other books…

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Home on Our Back: A Laureate’s Reading on the Poetics of Diaspora

Sat, September 14, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for a bi-city poetry collaboration between Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and Philadelphia Poet Laureate Raquel Salas Rivera , which explores how migrations have shaped both East Coast cities. From North to South, from enslavement to freedom, across borders, from colony to the…

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Advanced Bridge

Mon, September 16, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Play Bridge with us! This game is hosted by Friends of Falls Library member Victor Lewis, and all are welcome. For experienced players.  

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Humanities

From Across the Waters

Mon, September 16, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Join us at Parkway Central Library for a kick-off to Welcoming Week poetry reading and conversation with authors writing about immigration in today's America:  From Across the Waters .   This event will feature Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach…

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Bridge for Beginners

Wed, September 18, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Play Bridge with us! This game is hosted by Friends of Falls Library member Victor Lewis, and all are welcome. 

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Humanities

Know Your Courts-Family Court

Thu, September 19, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Court rules and processes are often intimidating and unfamiliar. Gain an understanding of Dependency, Child Custody, and Child Support, court matters that affect many families. This program is designed to bring you awareness and knowledge, so that you can become a more empowered and prepared…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Government Information Law Social Science Humanities Reimagined Parkway Central

Reality Check: What the Ancient Game of Chess Can Teach You About Success in Modern Competitive Settings

Fri, September 20, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 p.m. Allisa Melekhina, internationally ranked chess master and author of Reality Check, will share insights from her inspirational book that can be adopted and used by anyone wishing to create a more successful life. Allisa won a gold medal at the 2009 World Team…

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Know Your Courts-Criminal Court

Mon, September 23, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library

Court rules and processes are often intimidating and unfamiliar, but criminal matters are high stakes for all involved. Learn about criminal court processes, terms and possible outcomes. This program is designed to bring you awareness and knowledge, so that you can become a more empowered and…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Government Information Law Social Science Humanities Reimagined Parkway Central

Banned Together: 2019 Censorship Cabaret Philadelphia Premiere!

Mon, September 23, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret is back for its fourth year in a row and appearing for the first time in Philadelphia! The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) created Banned Together as a celebration of songs and scenes from shows that have been censored or challenged on America’s…

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Bridge for Beginners

Wed, September 25, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Play Bridge with us! This game is hosted by Friends of Falls Library member Victor Lewis, and all are welcome. 

Adult Senior Other Great Programs Games and Gaming Humanities

Bibliophiles Reading Group

Wed, October 2, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us as we discuss Old in Art School:  A Memoir fo Starting Over, by Nell Painter.  Branch staff can assist you to obtain copies of the books, from the Free Library system. Are you interested in leading the discussion?  Do you have questions?  Contact Ms. Ahrens, the…

Adult Discussion and Participation Summer Reading Humanities Book Clubs

Remembering Amiri Baraka on His 85th Birthday

Sun, October 6, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Amiri Baraka is the author of numerous books of poetry over a career that spans nearly 50 years.  His themes range from black liberation to racism. Baraka's plays, poetry and essays continue to be defining texts for African American culture.  Join us in celebrating his life and…

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Know Your Courts-Family Court

Mon, October 7, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Independence Library

Court rules and processes are often intimidating and unfamiliar. Gain an understanding of Dependency, Child Custody, and Child Support, court matters that affect many families. This program is designed to bring you awareness and knowledge, so that you can become a more empowered and prepared…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Government Information Law Social Science Humanities Reimagined Parkway Central

Know Your Courts-Orphan's Court (Estates, Wills, Trusts)

Tue, October 8, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Court rules and processes are often intimidating and unfamiliar. Learn about Orphans’ Court, which actually deals with Guardianship, Wills, and disputes relating to Estates and Trusts. Learn the basics of this court system, in a program designed to bring you awareness, so that you can…

Adult Speakers and Lectures Other Great Programs Discussion and Participation Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Government Information Law Social Science Humanities Reimagined Parkway Central

Bibliophiles Reading Group

Wed, November 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us as we discuss Becoming, by Michelle Obama. This evening's discussion led by Carolyn Coker. Branch staff can assist you to obtain copies of the books, from the Free Library system. Are you interested in leading the discussion?  Do you have questions?  Contact Ms. Ahrens, the…

Adult Discussion and Participation Humanities Book Clubs

Bibliophiles Reading Group

Wed, December 4, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library

Join us as we discuss some poetry and plan for 2020. Branch staff can assist you to obtain copies of the books, from the Free Library system. Are you interested in leading the discussion?  Do you have questions?  Contact Ms. Ahrens, the branch manager. From 6 - 6:30 p.m, mingle and…

Adult Discussion and Participation Humanities Book Clubs