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Town Hall with State Representative Tarik Khan
Tue, July 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Come meet Representative Khan and his staff! From 5:30 - 6:30 pm, they will be providing constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available like older adult SEPTA cards, PACE and PACENET, Property Tax and Rent Rebate applications, and more. From 6:30 pm -…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: I Am Somebody & Fannie's Film
Tue, August 6, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion with Dr. Kelly Harris
Wed, August 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us as we observe Black August, a month dedicated to acknowledging and honoring Black political prisoners and the ongoing resistance to oppression. In recognition of Black August, we will delve into the historic Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) targeted against African Americans.…
WHYY Bridging Blocks: Immigration
Tue, August 13, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join WHYY News and the Bridging Blocks program for a conversation on Immigration. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to a pivotal discussion that affects us all
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: Mangrove
Tue, August 13, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Black August Resource Fair
Mon, August 19, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August Resource Fair – Monday, August 19th, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library. Come explore resources for anyone impacted by prisons and policing, or to learn about the impact of prisons and policing. Guests will include Abolition School,…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Tue, August 20, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Black August Film Series with cineSPEAK: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Tue, August 27, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Black August commemorates the life of imprisoned Black Panther George Jackson, and the entire history of Black political prisoners and revolutionaries. This film series, curated by cineSPEAK, celebrates movement-makers and freedom-fighters. August 6: I Am Somebody (Dir. Madeline Anderson /…
Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore 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,…
Fishadelphia’s Seafood Stories Extravaganza!
Sat, September 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Come learn about local seafood, learn to shuck an oyster, and make some fish prints! Philadelphia’s own community seafood program Fishadelphia is highlighted in the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water . This event will include a brief screening of the show and a panel of community members…
WHYY Bridging Blocks: Public Education
Tue, September 17, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join WHYY News and the Bridging Blocks program for a conversation on Public Education. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to a pivotal discussion that affects us all