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Theatre Writers Gathering in Philadelphia
Sat, July 27, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us at our Theatre Writer Advocacy Session on Saturday, July 27, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring our new Philadelphia Affinity Regional Rep, Will Vence Jr, and our new Philadelphia Regional Rep, Charles Primerano. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national…
Teen Karaoke
Mon, July 29, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Sing your heart out to your favorite artists at Karaoke! Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school groups) must contact the Teen Center to see if special arrangemnts are possible.…
July New Play Reading Series
Wed, July 31, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us on July 31st to hear a new play brought to life by actors and afterwards meet the cast and playwright. You might meet the next Suzin Lori Parks or Quiara Alegría Hudes! Good Boy Best Friend by Liv Shoup Shelby’s dog was dead to begin with.…
God's Revolutionary Voice: Celebrating James Baldwin's 100th Birthday
Now through Mon, August 5, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us in the lobby of Parkway Central Library to celebrate the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin's birth! Music and dance performances at 5:30 pm will be followed by an unveiling and discussion of the exhibit "Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time" in the 2nd…
End of Summer Reading Raffle Party!
Tue, August 6, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a batch of activities throughout the afternoon and evening: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: StoryCorps Black History Project presentation 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Board Games 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Amazing Mr. Q performance for children. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Julian Hartwell, a jazz soloist will perform 5:00 -…
Family Story Drumming with Julius Rivera
Tue, August 6, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Story drumming combines read-alouds with syllabic rhythms to offer an engaging way of experiencing the joy of drumming. Words and phrases are used as scaffolds to help participants access rhythm patterns. This way of learning reinforces musical skills and supports literacy and language…
Summer Reading Closeout Party!
Wed, August 14, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
We will wrap up summer with prizes for those who participated in summer reading: Squishmallows , free museum passes, and more! Outside of the library, step inside Tree House Books ' traveling bookmobile to pick out free books. The Traveling Tree House has books for kids, teens,…
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, September 6, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, October 4, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, November 1, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…