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Philly Short stories Read Aloud!
Wed, August 4, 2021
7:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL
Cost: FREE
The Literature Department at the Free Library of Philadelphia and Philly-Short Edition brings you an evening of short stories to delight and inspire you! Join Sophie Greer, Sanjana Ramanthan, Sam Price, and more Philly Storied City writers as they share a short story found as one of the…
OUTDOOR Summer of Wonder Sendoff featuring Janay Anderson, author of I Love My Curls
Sat, August 7, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us in Shakespeare Park on Saturday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. for a special event to close out Summer of Wonder 2021! Local author Janay Anderson will read her book I Love My Curls and teach us about hair positivity & self love. About the book: Curls are Magical! I Love My…
Job Search in the Post-COVID Environment
Mon, August 9, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Workplace
at
Parkway Central Library
The world and job market changed dramatically in the spring of 2020. There are millions of people whose employment status was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and, because of that, managing your job search and career is more important than ever. The foundational aspects of a job search, like…
What You Need to Know About Housing Law: For Renters
Mon, August 16, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
The impact of evictions is obvious in a pandemic: people kicked out of their house can’t stay safe or quarantine at home. But an eviction is always a public health hazard with devastating consequences. Join advocates from Philadelphia Legal Assistance to discuss resources and protections…
What You Need to Know About Housing Law: For Homeowners
Thu, August 19, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Owning your home is a massive accomplishment that most people work towards for years and is key to families building wealth and stability for future generations. As gentrification rises, it is vital to protect homeownership in our neighborhoods. The most affordable home is often the…
Sunday Fundays (in partnership with Folkshul)
Sun, August 22, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Sunday Funday is a partnership between Folkshul and the Free Library of Philadelphia. Join us for a morning of stories & songs + mindfulness, meditation, and movement in celebration of Jewish culture & Jewish Life. For children ages infant-5 and their caregivers. Led by children’s…