Song-Poems: Bill Nace

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

The second concert in the Art & Literature Department's 'Song-Poems' series, where Philadelphia musicians interpret and perform works from the library's vast poetry collection, featuring renowned experimental guitar player Bill Nace, who has toured nationally as a solo artist…

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Singing Whitman: Songs from the Drinker Collection with Craft Works Music

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach

Working in conjunction with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s archives, Craft Works Music, in partnership with the Rosenbach Museum, presents a program of choral works drawn from the Drinker Collection set to and inspired by the poetry of American Transcendentalist Walt Whitman. This…

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Amazing Mr. Q!

Fri, May 31, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Widener Library

The Amazing Mr. Q performs hilarious magic, puppets, mischief, and mayhem.

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Slam Your Senses

Fri, May 31, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Attention all teens! Join your friends for a special teen reception (this means free food!) followed by a Poetry Slam performance on Friday May 31 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. in the Rare Book Department.   This free program in offered in conjunction with Our 5 Senses,…

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Philomusica presents With Every Breath

Sun, June 2, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Drinker Collection at Parkway Central Library

The Drinker Library is pleased to host this choral program performed by the ever popular Philomusica Chorale.  With Every Breath is a new composition by Philomusica's Artistic Director Gayle Wieand. The concert program also includes Mozart's "Coronation" Mass in C…

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Amazing Mr. Q!

Mon, June 3, 2019 4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

The Amazing Mr. Q performs hilarious magic, puppets, mischief, and mayhem.

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ENAensemble presents the Serial Opera Project

Tue, June 4, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

ENAensemble’s new Serial Opera project is a multi-month performance of a new chamber opera. Each month, the next scene will be premiered, along with solo and chamber music performances by ENAensemble’s players. The opera, with a premise by the award-winning author and librettist…

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Drag Queen Storytime

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Encouraging a safe place for inclusive dialogue, special guest Brittany Lynn will share children's books about diversity and self-love at this popular storytime. For all ages.

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Drag Queen Storytime

Thu, June 6, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Encouraging a safe place for inclusive dialogue, special guest Brittany Lynn will share children's books about diversity and self-love at this popular storytime. For all ages.

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, June 7, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café.  Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up. Also July 12, August 9, September 13 & October 11  

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Celebration of Black Music Month

Sat, June 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Music, Dance & History Lesson by Alfie Pollitt  

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Singing Walt Whitman: Songs from the Drinker Collection

Mon, June 10, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Drinker Collection at Parkway Central Library

Celebrate Walt Whitman's 200th birthday with a free program of choral works set to and inspired by Whitman's poetry and drawn from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Drinker Collection of Choral Music.  Craft Works Music is your all natural, hand crafted, minimally processed…

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Ants on a Log: Music for Children and Other Childlike People

Wed, June 12, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Philly's favorite folksy duo, Ants on a Log, performs music for children and other childlike people, songfully advocating for positivity, social justice, and silliness! The Ants have been featured on WXPN's Kids Corner, at the Philadelphia Folk Fest, and on radio stations and blogs…

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Poetry to the People!

Fri, June 14, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

The Narrative 4 story exchange (international) and the House of Speakeasy Foundation (NYC) visit Philadelphia to deliver a free writing workshop, a public poetry reading, and an opportunity to browse and take (a limited number) of published works from the House of Speakeasy Bookmobile .…

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Suite Talk III: Resonance

Sun, June 16, 2019 1:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Free talk and performance. June 16th, 1:30pm workshop, 3pm recital, Main Lobby How to follow in Bach’s footsteps. We will dive into the world of contemporary cello music , hearing the many ways composers today are pushing the boundaries of the instrument. The culminating recital will begin…

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Rhythm and Percussion with Karen Smith

Mon, June 17, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join us for an afternoon of rhythm and fun in these interactive percussion workshops for children and teens. Karen Smith is a percussionist, playwright, director, producer, and poet in Philadelphia. Small groups are welcome, but must call ahead. Sponsored by the Friends of Cecil B. Moore Library.

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The Forgotten Schoolhouse: An Original Song and Poetry Tribute to Honor Black Civil Rights Leaders in Education

Mon, June 17, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Come HEAR AND SEE The Forgotten Schoolhouse , a new stirring concert tribute to civil rights leaders in education featuring powerful original songs and poetry by Cynthia Cozette Lee and Hazel Ann Lee , the award-winning sister songwriting team. Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth Day and honor…

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Amazing Mr. Q!

Wed, June 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

The Amazing Mr. Q performs hilarious magic, puppets, mischief, and mayhem.

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Summer of Rebellion: The Legacy of the Stonewall Uprising

Wed, June 19, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 conflicts between New York's LGBTQ+ community and anti-gay police and agitators, a panel of activists, performers, and educators will discuss this rebellion's role in the yet-unfinished fight for equality. 

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Open Mic: Creative Expressions

Wed, June 26, 2019 3:30 P.M.
Kensington Library

Perform your own writing or another writer’s works that inspire you! All levels of experience and ages welcome. (Note: Please review expectations and your contributions beforehand with Sara Palmer at 215-685-9996 or palmers@freelibrary.org.)

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