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Ants on a Log Concert
Tue, June 17, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Ants on a Log Tuesday, June 17 at 4:30pm Join the Ants on a Log for an energetic, interactive concert. Their award-winning music focuses on positivity, social justice, and silliness! This program is for families and children of all ages.
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Words Beyond the Walls: Communication for Incarcerated Trans Liberation
Tue, June 17, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This free panel discussion will expose the harm caused by the isolating conditions of the carceral system. Learn about how community organizing channels such as Hearts on a Wire and Black and Pink reduce that harm for trans people. Hear from the lived experiences of trans folks and learn about…
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Recapturing Black History: Preserving an Inclusive View of Philadelphia History.
Wed, June 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Amy Jane Cohen is an educator, historian, and author dedicated to helping Philadelphians understand and appreciate the evolution of Black history in their hometown. She is the author of "Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Routes, Continuing Legacy", published by Temple…
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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West Philly Skill Share: Learn How to Facilitate!
Thu, June 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn empowering and creative skills from an array of different community members in this West Philly based series. This week features Dr. E Morales-Williams, who is leading a workshop on best practices for facilitating courageous dialogue in community organizing. Learn how to navigate…
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Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Mon, June 30, 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,…
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- Black History Month
- Community Events
- Discussion and Participation
- Exhibitions
- Workshops and Enrichment
- Other Great Programs
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, July 1, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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Author Talk | Betrayed: Violence Against Women
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In a career that spanned four decades, Meg Groff worked as a legal aid attorney for woman and children victims of domestic violence. Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer’s Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor is Groff’s account, which includes both the…
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…
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Gardeners Without Borders
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Gardeners Without Borders is a youth-centered, 6 week summer initiative by Black Girls With Green Thumbs designed to cultivate leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship through the transformative power of gardening. Inspired by the idea that gardening knows no boundaries— social,…