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Uncovering the Real James Bond at The Free Library of Philadelphia

Fri, October 8, 2021 2:00 P.M.
virtual

In researching his recent book, The Real James Bond, about Philadelphian James Bond, whose identity was stolen by Ian Fleming, author Jim Wright found a goldmine in the Free Library's Rare Book Department. In the Mary Wickham Bond Papers on the "real Jame…

Make Your Own WPA Poster with Posters for The People

Wed, October 13, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

Drop in between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a free hands-on screen printing workshop. All ages welcome and no experience required. A teaching artist from Posters for the People will guide you in making your own poster based on W.P.A. posters from the Print and Picture…

The History of Trails in Greater Philadelphia

Wed, October 13, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Trails have been an important part of Greater Philadelphia since ancient times. This illusrated talk will explore their fascinating origins, growth and change up to modern times. Our speaker is Bob Thomas, who's been involved in trail building since the 1970s. …

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Speakers and Lectures

Make Your Own WPA Poster with Posters for The People

Thu, October 14, 2021 4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Printmaking with the Dox Thrash House

Thu, October 21, 2021 3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Drop in between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to learn more about the history and future of the Dox Thrash House and participate in a fun printmaking activity. This program is part of For the Greatest Number: The New Deal Revisited .

Garden Variety: An Arrangement of Exceptional Art

Now through Fri, November 19, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection at Parkway Central Library

Now that the Free Library of Philadelphia has reopened to the public, Parkway Central feels like it is in full bloom again! We hope you enjoy these botanically-themed materials housed in the Children’s Literature Research Collection , Map Collection , and Print & Picture Collection…

Exhibitions

Garden Variety: An Arrangement of Exceptional Art

Now through Sat, November 20, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

Exhibitions

Garden Variety: An Arrangement of Exceptional Art

Now through Sat, November 20, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Map Collection at Parkway Central Library

Now that the Free Library of Philadelphia has reopened to the public, Parkway Central feels like it is in full bloom again! We hope you enjoy these botanically-themed materials housed in the Children’s Literature Research Collection, Map Collection, and Print & Picture Collection. The…

Exhibitions

Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight for the Vote: Self-Guided Tour

Now through Fri, December 3, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Making Her Mark exhibition is open in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library and offers a look at the stories of Philadelphia women who built and sustained movements dedicated to voting rights. Making Her Mark was curated by Jennifer Zarro, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Instruction,…

Exhibitions