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Friends Speaker Series | Civilian experiences of the American Revolution in the Delaware Valley
Tue, January 28, 2020
1:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Within the war zone of the American Revolution, civilians were killed, maimed, raped, and their property and public buildings were destroyed. Some turned these dire circumstances into money-making opportunities. Claude Epstein, a retired Stockton University Professor of Hydrology, is an…
Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan | Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus
Tue, January 28, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In conversation with Dr. Jen Ashton, Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News and author of The Self-Care Solution: A Year of Becoming Happier, Healthier, and Fitter--One Month at a Time A professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University, Jennifer S. Hirsch also codirects the…
Good Talk! Living Your Strategic Plan - Articulate, Rejuvenate, Activate, and Sustain
Wed, January 29, 2020
9:00 A.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
All the work is done now that you have created your strategic plan. Well, not so fast. The “work” is just beginning. The strategic plan is the tool at the center of all future decisions for a growing organization. You have identified your priorities, your direction and crafted some…
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…
Hong Kong: Past, Present, and Future
Wed, January 29, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Distinguished author, educator, entrepreneur, & Sino-Western trade expert, James Chan, will discuss Hong Kong--its history, recent unrest there, & implications of this for its future. An engaging speaker, Dr. Chan, a long-time U.S. citizen, will bring to bear an unparalleled…
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…
Paul Krugman | Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future
Thu, January 30, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Penn Museum | Harrison Auditorium | 3260 South Street
Cost: $40/$55 - pre-signed book included with ticket
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SOLD OUT! Penn Museum, Harrison Auditorium, 3260 South Street In conversation with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics “The most celebrated economist of his generation” ( Economist ), Paul Krugman won the Nobel Prize in 2008 for his work in international trade and…
Nonprofit Nerds: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Nonprofit Freelancing (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Mon, February 3, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Ready to become a freelancer and support nonprofit organizations with your skills? Or make extra cash alongside your full-time job? Join us! Whether you're eager to jump into freelancing full-time or moonlight as a freelancer alongside your full-time role, this event is for you! We'll go…
The Nobel Nobel | Charles Hard Townes
Mon, February 3, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Charles Hard Towne won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964. The invention of the LASER revolutionalized all aspects of technology. Tonight we will explore the fundamental science of the LASER and discuss the patent battle that ensued. This program is presented by the Wagner Free Institute…
Eoin Colfer | Highfire
Mon, February 3, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In conversation with Jon McGoran, author of Splintered Eoin Colfer is the internationally acclaimed author of the Artemis Fowl series, which chronicles the “magical” ( Washington Post ) adventures of a young antihero criminal mastermind. The novels and their companion books have sold…
Lunchtime Talk With Trapeta B. Mayson | Poetic Musings on Toni Morrison
Tue, February 4, 2020
12:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach
Through original poems and audience dialogue, 2019–2020 Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson will discuss the of impact of Toni Morrison’s work on African-American women writers and explore the themes of race, class and gender in Morrison’s work. Seating is…
David Zucchino | Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy
Tue, February 4, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In conversation with Mark Bowden, most recently author of The Last Stone: A Masterpiece of Criminal Interrogation David Zucchino is a contributing writer for The New York Times . He has covered wars and civil conflicts in more than three dozen countries. Zucchino was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for…
Philadelphia Press Spotlight: Caldera Magazine
Thu, February 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Launched in 2018, Caldera Magazine is a bi-annual print and online publication dedicated to championing the voices of artists and creatives from Black, POC and Queer communities. www.calderamag.com @caldera.magazine Join Caldera Magazine for a contributor circle and pop-up presented in…
Behind the Bookcase | James Joyce and Irish Authors
Thu, February 6, 2020
6:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach
The Rosenbach is home to an incredible collection of works by Irish authors. Along with James Joyce’s handwritten manuscript of his modernist masterpiece Ulysses, we’ll also read and handle works by Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and more! These Irish authors have connections and…
Digital Manipulation and the Political Campaign
Thu, February 6, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Political campaigns have used the media to influence voters. Yet, in today's online environment, social media is reaching a new audience of potential voters. This program seeks to ask and answer several pertinent questions about the use of social media on the campaign trail: Why do…
EJ Dionne | Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country
Thu, February 6, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $15.00
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In conversation with Dick Polman “Substantial” and “notably fair minded” ( New York Times Book Review ), E.J. Dionne Jr. is a syndicated columnist who appears twice weekly in the Washington Post and nearly 100 other newspapers, a senior fellow at the…
Behind the Bookcase | Charles Dickens, the Inimitable Boz
Fri, February 7, 2020
3:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach
Beginning with his early works published under pseudonym “Boz” (he later impishly signed his letters “The Inimitable Boz”), Charles Dickens was a literary phenomenon in the 19th century, and his ubiquity continues with legions of readers all over the world. Join us as we…
Diane Keaton | Brother & Sister
Fri, February 7, 2020
7:30 P.M.
Penn Museum | Harrison Auditorium | 3260 South Street
Cost: EVENT SOLD OUT
Penn Museum, Harrison Auditorium, 3260 South Street. Please use the 33rd Street entrance. “Talented, iconic,” and “quirky” ( Elle ), Diane Keaton has starred in some of the most acclaimed movies of the last half-century, including Annie Hall , Reds , the Godfather…
Hands-on History Presents: The Elite of Our People.
Sat, February 8, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Interact with rarely seen archives and artifacts that speak to the Philadelphia community once described as “The Elite of Our People” by 1840s black resident Joseph Willson, in a program led by the Free Library's Kalela Williams. Handle photographs, illustrations, and documents…
Hands-on History Presents: The Elite of Our People.
Sat, February 8, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Interact with rarely seen archives and artifacts that speak to the Philadelphia community once described as “The Elite of Our People” by 1840s black resident Joseph Willson, in a program led by the Free Library's Kalela Williams. Handle photographs, illustrations, and documents…