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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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Mike Sielski | Magic in the Air
Tue, April 29, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Mike Sielski | Magic in the Air REGISTER In Conversation with Buzz Bissinger The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the court: the slam dunk. The dunk's history…
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Talking Ball with Rebecca T. Alpert: Edith "The Kid" Houghton
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a conversation on the life and times of Edith "The Kid" Houghton (1912-2013), star shortstop for the Philadelphia Bobbies and the first full-time woman scout in professional baseball, for the Philadelphia Phillies. Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert will be leading the talk. Rabbi…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia's Fishtown Community Library and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! This walk will begin at Penn Treaty Park, 1301 N. Beach Street - meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. We plan to stay out for 1 hour, and walk mostly on…
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LEAP Jump Rope Play
Tue, May 27, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for jump rope fun . For children. Ages 6+
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Family Storytime at Penn Treaty Park
Sat, May 31, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz at Penn Treaty Park on Saturday, May 31 at 12:30pm for Family Storytime - stories, songs and movement for kids 6 & under and their families! We will meet in the main field - look for the yellow wagon. Please bring your own blanket or other seating if you'd rather not sit on…