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Butterfly Effect program
Thu, January 30, 2020
4:15 P.M.
Widener Library
Participants will craft butterflies to acknowledge the 76,000 children being retained at the Mexican Border.
Criminal Court
Thu, January 30, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital for an individual’s ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community. This presentation will…
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Mon, February 3, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 7, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Colorful Stories Presents: Amplifying Black Voices Using Children's Literature
Sat, February 8, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
"...There are no books with black kids.." a preschooler said, while walking past a classroom bookshelf. As professionals that work with children and families, how can we counter the cultural work of valuing non-white lives by using children's literature? Join us for a…
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, February 12, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
at
Parkway Central Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but encouraged at…
A City Divided: Race, Fear and the Law in Police Confrontations
Thu, February 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
at
Parkway Central Library
When an African American high school student walking at night in his neighborhood came face to face with three plain clothes police officers, this chance encounter quickly turned violent. The young man was injured and arrested, and the case would likely have remained unknown -- until…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 14, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, February 19, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but…
Battles of Germantown: Effective Public History in Germantown
Thu, February 20, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Known as America’s most historic neighborhood, the Germantown section of Philadelphia (established in 1683) has distinguished itself by using public history initiatives to forge community. Progressive programs about ethnic history, postwar urban planning, and civil rights have helped make…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 21, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, February 26, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 28, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Tue, March 3, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but…
Philly Slam League
Fri, March 6, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Tue, March 10, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but…
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, March 11, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how!
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, March 11, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
at
Parkway Central Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how! Registration not required, but encouraged at…
Become a Volunteer 2020 Census Champion
Wed, March 11, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
After this 90 minute workshop, you will proudly call yourself a Census Champion: a trusted grassroots expert able to answer questions about the coming 2020 Census. Counting every single Philadelphian will make our communities stronger. Come learn how!
Philly Slam League
Fri, March 13, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …