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James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, January 7, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, January 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
The Phillypino Oral History Project: Exhibition
Now through Tue, January 14, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Phillypino Oral History Project is an intergenerational, community-based oral history and photography project capturing the rich narratives of Filipino immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia, particularly in the 1980’s, after the collapse of martial law imposed by dictator Ferdinand…
Coffee & Conversations: Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Hold fast to dreams… Join us for an enchanting evening of poetry and community as we gather to share our dreams, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and give voice to our hopes for the future. Whether it’s a dream for change, a personal vision, or a story of resilience,…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, January 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, January 28, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Juan Williams | New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America's Second Civil Rights Movement
Tue, January 28, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Juan Williams | New Prize for These Eyes REGISTER In New Prize for These Eyes, award-winning author Juan Williams shines a light on this historic, new movement. Who are its heroes? Where is it headed? What fires, furies, and frustrations distinguish it from its…
Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, January 31, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 4, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 11, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Bridging Blocks: Gentrification
Tue, February 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents. According to data from The Pew Charitable Trust, the median price for a single-family, entry-level home increased 171 % from $59,000 in 2000 to $160,000 in…
James Baldwin Reading Group
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"The People of Philadelphia Read James Baldwin" is a citywide series of book clubs at several locations across Philadelphia. Facilitated by the Saturday Free School as part of their "Year of James Baldwin." Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional…
Bridging Blocks: “Aging in the City”
Tue, March 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
20% of Philadelphia’s population are over the age of 60 with a record number of them living below the poverty line. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, lower-income older adults spend 131% of their income on housing compared to 74% in 2013. The senior population in…