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Friends of the South Philadelphia Library Members Meeting
Mon, January 27, 2020
5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
The Friends of the South Philadelphia Library hosts our monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month to discuss ways to grow membership, how to raise and spend funds, and get everyone up to speed on current library programming. This meeting is free and open to the public, and we'll have…
Authors Up Close: Monument Lab: Creative Speculations for Philadelphia with editors Paul Farber and Ken Lum
Mon, January 27, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Cost: FREE
What is an appropriate monument for the current city of Philadelphia? The editors of Monument Lab, a living handbook about public art and history, address this question during a talk and Q&A. Join the editors for a civic dialogue about public art and history around what it means to…
First Person Arts Story Circle: Home and Identity
Mon, January 27, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The power of personal storytelling is at the core of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There . In this spirit, join a public Story Circle facilitated by First Person Arts to listen and share experiences around the topics of identity and home.
Book Discussion: There There
Mon, January 27, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join a free public discussion of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There by Tommy Orange . Limited copies of the novel will be available on-site for participants to take home. Reading the book prior to the discussion is not required.
Mysterious Travelers All Stars Returns!
Mon, January 27, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Jazz Project. Join up-and-coming & veteran Philly musicians who've played our past concerts for this free show! You'll hear the live band transform unlikely tunes from other genres like reggae, hip-hop, rock and country into stellar jazz…
Storytime and Crafting
Tue, January 28, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
In celebration of the importance and beauty of self-expression, a read-aloud of When We Were Alone , the One Book, One Philadelphia children’s selection, will be followed by a mixed-media activity encouraging children to create collages that represent parts of who they are. This…
215 Drumming Community
Tue, January 28, 2020
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
“He’d have the whole world on a drum if he could" ( There There ). All ages are invited to learn or brush up on the basic techniques of playing percussion instruments in a group setting. We'll learn the histories and purposes of a variety of drum and percussion instruments…
Book Discussion: There There
Tue, January 28, 2020
6:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Join a free public discussion of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There by Tommy Orange . Limited copies of the novel will be available on-site for participants to take home. Reading the book prior to the discussion is not required.
Haddington Library Friends Meeting
Tue, January 28, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
With the new year already upon us, we are planning our next Friends meeting to take place on Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00pm at the Haddington Library. The topic will be re-invigoration ideas for the Friends Group and programming plans for the upcoming new year. Join us for this discussion…
Census Job Fair
Wed, January 29, 2020
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
The Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary positions with pay rates between $17 – 23 / hour! Come hear from a Census Bureau representative about the great job opportunities available, ask questions and apply on-site from 4 – 6 PM in our Computer Lab! To learn more about…
One Book Film Screening: Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian
Wed, January 29, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond goes on a journey to reveal how Hollywood’s portrayal of Indians influences the world’s understanding and misunderstanding of Native people.
History of the Philadelphia Flower Show
Wed, January 29, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The History of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Since its first exhibition in 1829, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has introduced beautiful new plants, inspiring design concepts, and innovative environmental practices to the American public at its annual show. Having begun as a…
Book Discussion: There There
Wed, January 29, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a free public discussion of the 2020 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, There There by Tommy Orange . Limited copies of the novel will be available on-site for participants to take home. Reading the book prior to the discussion is not required.
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
Thu, January 30, 2020
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Enjoy stories, songs, music, movements and lots of fun in Mandarin Chinese with Ms. Han from the Philadelphia Chinese Academy for children birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. No prior Chinese language experience necessary.
Teen Karaoke
Thu, January 30, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Sing your heart out with friends! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram. Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is made possible in part by…
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…
Chinese New Year Celebration - Spring Festival 4718 (2020) : Year of the Rat
Sat, February 1, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia and the WE Cultural Exchange Institute to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rat with a Spring Festival at the Parkway Central Library in our Grand Lobby. Experience the famed Lion Dance, martial arts, folk music, Chinese opera, and the dances of…
¿Me Escuchas? / Can You Hear Me? Listening to Experiences of Indigenous Erasure (Workshop #1)
Sat, February 1, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
There There shows how historical Indigenous erasure—the deliberate and systematic destruction of cultures and violent displacement of peoples—continues today. Join the Counter Narrative Society (CNS) and collaborators for workshops that explore the history and impacts of…
Urban Medicine Cabinet
Sat, February 1, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Make and take home your own tinctures, salves, and syrups using native wild plants such as plantain herb, yarrow herb, and elderberry and learn more deeply about ceremonial healing practices that, like the ones in Tommy Orange's novel There There , “come from a long way…
Seed Swap!
Sat, February 1, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Share your favorite seeds and stories at this FREE event open to gardeners, seed keepers, and heirloom enthusiasts of all levels. Bring your own seed, plant starts and plant cuttings for your favorite cooking greens, beans, grains, root vegetables and culinary herbs to share. Do you any of your…