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While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via a variety of platforms! Click an event to watch or join in.

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Virtual Sundays on Stage: A Seat for Rosa by Yearning to Learn

Virtual Sundays on Stage: A Seat for Rosa by Yearning to Learn

Sun, February 5, 2023 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

When a child tells his aunt about a bully on his bus, she gives him advice by recounting the tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to a revolution in racial justice. This poignant Yearning to Learn production includes many songs of the Civil Rights era and brings this historical time to…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, February 8, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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Book Club for Adults

Book Club for Adults

Wed, February 8, 2023 7:00 P.M.
Virtual

The Fishtown Community Library Adult Book Club plans to read the book Mornings on Horseback by  David McCullough . Please meet me at the following link every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Additional information can be found at:   …

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Democracy, Democratic Values, and the Recent US Experience

Democracy, Democratic Values, and the Recent US Experience

Thu, February 9, 2023 7:00 P.M.
Virtual

From the works of Plato to those of the Founding Fathers, certain traits of a political system are critical to sustaining democracy. By examining instances where democracies have succumbed to authoritarian government, the course explores the key elements of democracy, to include the critical…

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Art Book Club Online: February

Art Book Club Online: February

Tue, February 14, 2023 5:00 P.M.
Virtual

This informal art book appreciation and art making group meets twice a month: once a month online through a video-free private chat and image-sharing Slack forum, and once in person in the Art Department. New club members can join the non-sequential meetings any time, whether…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, February 15, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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Book Club for Adults

Book Club for Adults

Wed, February 15, 2023 7:00 P.M.
Virtual

The Fishtown Community Library Adult Book Club plans to read the book Mornings on Horseback by  David McCullough . Please meet me at the following link every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Additional information can be found at:   …

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JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ Virtual Information Session

JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ Virtual Information Session

Fri, February 17, 2023 11:00 A.M.
Virtual

Are you a Philadelphia resident age 55+ and looking for employment? JEVS Human Services can help! JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ invites you to attend a virtual information session! This FREE non-profit program provides career counseling and job placement assistance for mature job seekers who are…

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Virtual Sundays on Stage: Speak Up! by SOLE Defined

Virtual Sundays on Stage: Speak Up! by SOLE Defined

Sun, February 19, 2023 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Speak Up! uses the percussive dance styles of tap dance, stepping, and body percussion to narrate iconic moments of life and legacy of John Lewis, like the1960 Lunch Counter Sit-ins, the 1961 Freedom Riders, and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. Be inspired by John Lewis’ commitment to…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, February 22, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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Book Club for Adults

Book Club for Adults

Wed, February 22, 2023 7:00 P.M.
Virtual

The Fishtown Community Library Adult Book Club plans to read the book Mornings on Horseback by  David McCullough . Please meet me at the following link every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Additional information can be found at:   …

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Virtual Sundays on Stage: Home Fried Tales with Lyn Ford

Virtual Sundays on Stage: Home Fried Tales with Lyn Ford

Sun, February 26, 2023 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day by joining us for a selection of stories from fourth generation storyteller, author, and educator Lyn Ford. Rooted in her family’s multicultural Affrilachian (African-American Appalachian) heritage and a love of stories, Ford’s tales are full…

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Monday Poets: Bill O'Connell and Robert Coles

Monday Poets: Bill O'Connell and Robert Coles

Mon, February 27, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for the virtual Monday Poets Reading Series, hosted by poet Warren Longmire. There will be a short Q & A with poets Bill O'Connell and Robert Coles after their readings. Register for this free event at mondaypoets.eventbrite.com .  Bill O'Connell  lives in the…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, March 1, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, March 8, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English

Wed, March 15, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Virtual

Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call).   This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance is preferred at…

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  • Discussion and Participation
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Monday Poets: Cassie MacDonald and Catherine Bancroft

Monday Poets: Cassie MacDonald and Catherine Bancroft

Mon, March 20, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for the virtual Monday Poets Reading Series, hosted by poet Warren Longmire. There will be a short Q & A with poets Cassie MacDonald and Catherine Bancroft after their readings. Register for this free event at mondaypoets.eventbrite.com .  Cassie MacDonald  serves as…

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Monday Poets: Lilvia Soto and Carmen Amato Tejeda

Monday Poets: Lilvia Soto and Carmen Amato Tejeda

Mon, April 17, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for the virtual Monday Poets Reading Series, hosted by poet Warren Longmire. There will be a short Q & A with poet Lilvia Soto after the reading. Register for this free event at mondaypoets.eventbrite.com .  Lilvia Soto , Ph.D., poet, essayist, and independent researcher,…

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Monday Poets: Cindy May Savett, Jonathan Blunk, and Celia Bland

Monday Poets: Cindy May Savett, Jonathan Blunk, and Celia Bland

Mon, May 15, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Virtual

Join us for the virtual Monday Poets Reading Series, hosted by poet Warren Longmire. There will be a short Q & A with poet May Cindy Savett, Jonathan Blunk, and Celia Bland after their readings. Register for this free event at mondaypoets.eventbrite.com .  May Cindy Savett  is…

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