Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections highlighting Baldwin’s work, influence, and… continue reading Love and Revolution: James Baldwin Speaks to Our Time

By written by Grace D.    August 19, 2024    2

• Exhibitions
• Parkway Central
• Special Collections
• Literature
• Black Authors

Join the Education, Philosophy, and Religion Department on Saturday, February 17 at 11 a.m. for Inaugurating the Year of James Baldwin: God’s Revolutionary Voice . The event will take… continue reading The Year of James Baldwin: Kick-Off Event and Programming

By written by Grace D.    February 5, 2024    4

• Events at the Library
• Black History Month
• Nonfiction
• Literature
• Black Authors

Come join us in the Rare Book Department for our newest exhibition, where you will discover a world of books big, small, round, long, clay, flat, wearable, and more! As you make your way through… continue reading Big and Small, Books for All: An Exhibition Open Now in the Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

By written by Grace D.    November 2, 2017   

• Exhibitions
• Archives
• Artists Books
• Parkway Central
• Rare Book Department

October 24 marks the birthday of the Roaring Twenties icon Gilda Gray. Born on October 24, 1901 as Marianna Michalska in Krakow, Poland, Gray didn’t get off to the easiest start in life. She… continue reading A Dance and a Headdress: All About Gilda Gray

By written by Grace D.    October 24, 2017    1

• Theatre
• Collection Care
• Special Collections
• Dance