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Trash Academy: Plastic Bag Implosion
Thu, February 25, 2021
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Come learn the truth about plastic bags from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Trash Academy who will present their Plastic Bag Implosion webinar , an exploration of the local invisible impacts of consumer culture, from water pollution to environmental racism, using their visual…
Virtual Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics for Small Business Owners
Wed, March 3, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics is designed to give business owners an overview of the four major business tax types: Business Income and Receipts, Net Profits, Wage/Earnings, and Use & Occupancy. You won’t leave as a tax expert, but you will have a better understanding of…
Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 1: Licenses, Permits, and More!
Thu, March 4, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you want to start a business in Philadelphia but aren't sure about the process to get started? In this two-part series, you will learn the necessary steps to take in order to start a business in Philadelphia-including the licenses and permits necessary, as well as business planning…
Work Search Buddies: Finding Success with a Little Help from a Friend
Mon, March 8, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Workplace
at
Parkway Central Library
Do you ever have trouble getting motivated to start your search in the morning? Are you not getting the results you want from your resume or networking? Are you frustrated, ready to quit your search? Maybe a buddy to lean on will help keep the motivation going and give you the important feedback…
Virtual Set Yourself Up for Success with Digital Marketing
Wed, March 10, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Now more than ever, a good online presence is critical for local businesses. The web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices have transformed the way we live, work, shop, and do business. Consumers have integrated the web into their everyday lives and activities. Businesses and nonprofits…
Making Her Mark Spotlight: Black Sisterhood and Suffrage | Digital Discussion
Wed, March 24, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Zoom
From the recent 'Stroll to the Polls' that mobilized voters for the 2020 presidential election, to the longstanding commitments to public service and racial uplift, Black Greek sororities have played a pivotal role in expanding and activating voting rights since well before the passage…
Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 2: Free Library Resources to Help Your Business
Thu, March 25, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
at
Parkway Central Library
If you’re currently thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time or you’re an established business owner, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) has resources to help support your current needs. Learn how BRIC’s extensive digital resources can…
Virtual - Deborah Willis | The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship
Tue, March 30, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
DETAILS TO COME In the meantime, read more about the author and book here. https://www.inquirer.com/arts/books/deborah-willis-black-civil-war-soldier-book-20210223.html
Making Her Mark Spotlight: Poetry and Movement Building | Digital Readings
Thu, April 8, 2021
6:30 P.M.
Zoom
Live readings of historical and contemporary poetry that center movement building. Movements to expand voting rights have always used spoken word and poetry as modes of expression and connection. Join staff from the Free Library's Division of Cultural and Civic Engagement and the Literature…
VIRTUAL - Larry Krasner | For the People: A Story of Justice and Power 
Tue, April 20, 2021
7:30 P.M.
Virtual
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE Winning on a platform of prison reform in a city notorious for its high incarceration rates, Larry Krasner was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia in 2018 with more than 50% of the vote. He worked as a public defender and civil rights lawyer in Philadelphia for more than…
Making Her Mark Spotlight: Generation to Generation | Digital Discussion
Thu, May 6, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Zoom
Join curators from regional institutions whose exhibitions look at the multi-generational women-led movement building around voter rights and enfranchisement leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment and beyond. This discussion will provide additional context on exhibitions accessible…