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Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, January 26, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Pathway Forward and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Languages and Learning Center for FREE GED. and Adult Basic Education classes on Saturdays and Sundays. Free Classes on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. English/Social Studies GED Prep 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.…

Discussion and Participation

Meet Meteorologist Krystal Klei

Mon, January 27, 2020 2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

What is a meteorologist and how do you become one? Krystal Klei will be at the library to answer your questions. Come hear her stories about life at NBC10. This event will be held in the Heim Center East and is free and open to the public.

Speakers and Lectures

Maker Mondays

Mon, January 27, 2020 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Explore your maker side with all kinds of supplies and challenges to face! This LEAP program is intended for friends ages 12 and under. Friends ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The Nobel Nobel | Guglielmo Marconi

Mon, January 27, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Guglielmo Marconi won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Tonight we will discuss the invention and contention surrounding the development of the modern radio, including the work of other notable scientists like Tesla, Fessenden, and Hertz. This program is presented by the Wagner Free Institute…

Science

History of the Philadelphia Flower Show

Wed, January 29, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

The History of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Since its first exhibition in 1829, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has introduced beautiful new plants, inspiring design concepts, and innovative environmental practices to the American public at its annual show. Having begun as a…

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, February 1, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Our Five Senses: A Family Friendly, Interactive Exhibition On Display until February 1, 2020

Now through Sat, February 1, 2020 3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Our Five Senses connects the science of the senses with the mind and the literary experience. Unique materials in the exhibition cross three centuries of human discovery. Visitors will learn about their identity, perceptions, and brain development by following five anthropomorphic…

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, February 2, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

The Nobel Nobel | Charles Hard Townes

Mon, February 3, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Charles Hard Towne won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964. The invention of the LASER revolutionalized all aspects of technology. Tonight we will explore the fundamental science of the LASER and discuss the patent battle that ensued. This program is presented by the Wagner Free Institute…

Science

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, February 8, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sun, February 9, 2020 1:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation

Mr. Malcolm's Science Show

Mon, February 10, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join Mr. Malcolm to explore science. Recommended K-6th grade. Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Families welcome! 2/10- Planetary Exploration

School Age

The Nobel Nobel | Donna Strickland

Mon, February 10, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Donna Strickland won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018. The LASER continues to be used to advance many areas of research. Tonight we will discuss the most recent advances in LASER technology, and also address gender issues particular to the Nobel Prize. This program is presented by the…

Science

Preschool Science Club

Thu, February 13, 2020 11:00 A.M.
Welsh Road Library

Preschool Science Club for children ages 2-6 with an adult caregiver on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00 A.M. Scientists, don't dress to impress! Come listen to a story and then try out a fun science experiment.

Preschool

Family Programs

The Nobel Nobel | Kip Thorne

Mon, February 24, 2020 6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Kip Thorne won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. Gravitational waves were proposed by Henri Poincare in 1905 and subsequently predicted in 1916 by Albert Einstein, on the basis of his general theory of relativity. The 2017 Nobel was given to those principally involved in…

Science

Pathway Forward: GED Preparation and ABE Classes

Sat, February 29, 2020 10:00 A.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Discussion and Participation