Whitman Illustrated

Now through Fri, May 31, 2019 3:40 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

A selection of Walt Whitman illustrated editions and other works by artists inspired by the American poet, such as Wharton Esherick, Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin, from the collections of the Art & Literature Departments on the occasion of his 200 year anniversary. In…

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Summer Poetry Slam!

Thu, June 6, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Poetry readings are open to adults and teens.  Participants will read poetry and other writings of their own and other works in the adult/teen department.  

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Poetry Summer Reading

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, June 7, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also July 12, August 9, September 13 & October 11  

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Singing Walt Whitman: Songs from the Drinker Collection

Mon, June 10, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Drinker Collection at Parkway Central Library

Celebrate Walt Whitman's 200th birthday with a free program of choral works set to and inspired by Whitman's poetry and drawn from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Drinker Collection of Choral Music.  Craft Works Music is your all natural, hand crafted, minimally processed…

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Poetry to the People!

Fri, June 14, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Narrative 4 story exchange (international) and the House of Speakeasy Foundation (NYC) visit Philadelphia to deliver a free writing workshop, a public poetry reading, and an opportunity to browse and take (a limited number) of published works from the House of Speakeasy Bookmobile .…

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Teen Wednesdays: Poetry Workshop

Wed, June 19, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Come be creative with us!  Write poetry, get feedback, and learn more about the poetry-writing process.  We recommend that you bring one of your own poems to this workshop.

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Whitman at 200: Songs of Myself Screening

Wed, June 19, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join Mural Arts and Southeast x Southeast for a one-time special screening at Whitman Library. We will be screening animations from Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" poem that includes voices from immigrant youth exploring the concept of multitudes and diversity through the use of…

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You Can’t Kill a Poet

Wed, June 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

An evening of LGBTQ writers and poets sharing their work. All ages are welcome. If you are interested in reading at this event, contact Boston Gordon at bostn.gordon@gmail.com.

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Teen Wednesdays: Poetry Open Mic Night

Wed, July 10, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Perform your best poems in front of a live audience.  You are welcome to use one of the poems created in our workshop, or any of your other works.  

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Summer Poetry Slam!

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Poetry readings are open to adults and teens.  Participants will read poetry and other writings of their own and other works in the adult/teen department.  

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Poetry Summer Reading

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, July 12, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also August 9, September 13 & October 11  

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Summer Poetry Slam!

Thu, August 1, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Poetry readings are open to adults and teens.  Participants will read poetry and other writings of their own and other works in the adult/teen department.  

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Poetry Summer Reading

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, August 9, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also September 13 & October 11  

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, September 13, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also October 11  

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TRIPOD: Conversations with Place

Now through Mon, September 30, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

The  Writers Room 's second annual Canon TRIPOD photo exhibition is on view throughout Pepper Hall, home of the Art & Literature Department . Head up to Art & Literature on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central, look for the photos hanging on and above…

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, October 11, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up.    

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry