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Paul Muldoon | Joy in Service on Rue Tagore: Poems
Wed, May 14, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Paul Muldoon | Joy in Service on Rue Tagore: Poems REGISTER In Conversation with Daisy Fried Since his 1973 debut, New Weather, Paul Muldoon has created some of the most original and memorable poetry of the past half century. Joy in…
Malcolm X at 100
Thu, May 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Explore Malcolm X's profound influence and lasting legacy in celebration of his 100th birthday (May 19th). Join us for a discussion with Errol Henderson, author of The Revolution will not be Theorized: Cultural Revolution in the Black Power Era, John King, author of The Breeding…
Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change
Thu, May 15, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change REGISTER In Conversation with Michael Solomonov Endowed Lecture: Pine Tree Foundation It Takes Chutzpah is an inspirational call to action by a…
Author Talk: Hope and Struggle in the Policed City
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for an author talk with Menika Dirkson, author of Hope and Struggle in the Policed City . Menika Dirkson is a Philadelphia native and an Assistant Professor of African American History at Morgan State University. She received her PhD in History from Temple University. Her research…
Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home
Thu, May 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home Tickets to the Montgomery Auditorium are now sold out, but you can still get tickets for the simulcast live screening in Room 108. REGISTER In Conversation with David…
Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Original Sin
Thu, May 29, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Original Sin REGISTER In Greek tragedy, the protagonist’s effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy. Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White…
Caro De Robertis | So Many Stars
Mon, June 2, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Caro De Robertis | So Many Stars REGISTER In Conversation with Dr. Michelle Taylor So Many Stars knits together the voices of trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit elders of color as they share authentic, intimate accounts of how they created space…
Omar Tyree | Flyy Girl
Thu, June 5, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Author Events Series presents Omar Tyree | Flyy Girl REGISTER The bestselling urban classic novel about a young woman coming of age in the late 1980s. Tracy Ellison, a young knockout with tall hair and attitude, is living life as fast as she can. Motivated by the material world, she and her…
Wednesdays of Wonder: Pierce Freelon's Books + Beats!
Wed, July 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Pierce Freelon is a GRAMMY® nominated artist, picture book author and podcaster. His GRAMMY® nominated children’s music albums AnceStars (2023) and Black to the Future (2021) have been featured on Today Show, NPR and Billboard. He has written songs for the PBS Kids animated…