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Modern Juries, Modern Courts Speaker Series
Thu, April 3, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) presents the first session of Modern Juries, Modern Courts . Join the Free Library and Professor Nancy Marder to learn about the crucial role of jury service in promoting fairness, democracy, and justice within the legal system. About the Speaker:…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, April 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci | On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service
Thu, April 3, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $36.00 l Live Screening with Book
The Author Events Series presents Dr. Anthony Fauci | On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! In Conversation with Dave Davies Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous - and most revered - doctor in the world today. His role guiding America…
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, April 4, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Haddington Library
Snake expert Scott Prior will showcase his collection of harmless live snakes, sharing facts about their habits, diet, sizes, and conservation while dispelling common myths. This is a popular program and space may be limited.
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What is a “Cult?” Understanding Controversial New Religious Movements
Mon, April 7, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
The word “cult” is frequently used in the media as a pejorative term. It refers to a dangerous and often violent fringe religious group that promotes beliefs, values, and practices that clash with mainstream culture. This program will outline the emergence of the discourse on…
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Bridging Blocks: Maternal Health
Tue, April 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Room 108 on the first floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for ‘Bridging Blocks,’ a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News…
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The Schuylkill Navigation Canal System
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Schuylkill Navigation is the 108 mile long chain of dams and canals that brought literally millions of tons of anthracite coal down from Schuylkill County to tidewater at Philadelphia. Started in 1815-1825, it ended early in the 20th century. In conjunction with this talk, view…
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Katie Kitamura | Audition
Wed, April 9, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Katie Kitamura | Audition: A Novel REGISTER In Conversation with Adam Dalva One woman, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love. Two people meet…
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One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff Celebration
Fri, April 11, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A Conversation with Tariq Trotter Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. Montgomery Auditorium REGISTER We will officially start the 2025 season of One Book, One Philadelphia with a conversation with Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter and a performance…
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printPHILLY! 2025 Lecture: The Print Center and the Continuous Contemporary
Sat, April 12, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Lauren Rosenblum, The Print Center's Jensen Bryan Curator, for a lecture about the history of The Print Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 AM. Since its founding in 1915, Philadelphia stalwart The Print Center has been a medium-specific venue dedicated to printmaking as…
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Jennifer Haigh | Rabbit Moon
Tue, April 15, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jennifer Haigh | Rabbit Moon REGISTER In Conversation with Elise Juska Four years after their bitter divorce, Claire and Aaron Litvak get a phone call no parent is prepared for: their 22-year-old daughter Lindsey, teaching English in China during…
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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, April 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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Denne Michele Norris | When the Harvest Comes
Thu, April 17, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Denne Michele Norris | When the Harvest Comes REGISTER The venerated Reverend Doctor John Freeman did not raise his son, Davis, to be touched by any man, let alone a white man. He did not raise his son to whisper that man’s name with tenderness. But…
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From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
Tue, April 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia are home to a diverse array of churches and religious organizations. This program will outline the history of some of the most famous religious monuments of our region. We will begin in the 17th century with the figure of Johannes Kelpius, a…
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Jaap de Roode | Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves
Tue, April 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jaap de Roode | Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves REGISTER In Conversation with Bethany Brookshire Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of nature's pharmacy to heal…
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Rhodri Lewis | Shakespeare's Tragic Art
Wed, April 23, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Rhodri Lewis | Shakespeare's Tragic Art REGISTER In Conversation with Emily Wilson In Shakespeare’s Tragic Art, Rhodri Lewis offers a powerfully original reassessment of tragedy as Shakespeare wrote it—of what drew him toward tragic drama,…
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Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend
Thu, April 24, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend REGISTER Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney was a devoted reader of Jane Austen. She loved that…
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Meet the Insects & Arachnids with Insectopia
Sat, April 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a meet & greet with some very fascinating insects, arachnids, & an entomologist (bug scientist)! Kids & adults alike will have a great time learning about these arthropods & will even have the opportunity to hold them. All ages welcome!
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Grid Books Celebration- A Poetry Reading
Tue, April 29, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
A Grid Books Celebration! Join us in collaboration with Moonstone Arts Center in introducing a stellar lineup of poets representing Grid Books Press and their strong ties to the Philadelphia area and its more than two decades of independent publishing. The free event will take place in the…
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Tracing Your Roots: A Case Study in African American Genealogy
Tue, April 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a presentation by Natline Thornton focused on preparing for your research, setting goals, using oral history, staying motivated, and finding resources to help you find your ancestors. Drawing on her own genealogical journey, Thornton will cover the search for an African American…