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Lay it on the Line: Creating a Graphic Novel with Angela Dominguez, Jamar Nicholas, and Isabel Roxas

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

In November 1964, Richard Kyle coined the term “graphic novel” in “Richard Kyle's Wonderworld 2,” written for the second issue of the comics fanzine Capa-Alpha . In his essay, Kyle used the term to describe “…the artistically serious ‘comic…

Speakers and Lectures

Crochet Club

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Acceptance, Women’s History, Heart…

Story Time with Kala Jojo: The Tall Story Teller

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library

Kala Jojo, known as “The Tall Storyteller”, performs his songs, chants and stories with authentic African instruments, evoking African, African-American and Caribbean oral traditions.

Black History Month Film: Take a Giant Step (1959)

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

This coming-of-age film explores the Black angst of a high school-aged boy in an all-White community in the late 50s—one of the few Hollywood films to address systemic racism head on. Ruby Dee shines in her role as Christine, also starring Johnny Nash and Estelle Hemsley

Black History Month

CANCELED Crowned Headwrapping Workshop

Sat, February 22, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

CANCELED - we hope to reschedule this program for a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience. This workshop will provide in-depth teaching about the history of headwrapping and a demonstration on how to tie headwraps through self-expression. Reserve your spot here.

Fiber Friends

Sat, February 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing can be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. For Adults, teens and…

Artist Spotlight with Nazeer Sabree: The intersection of Art, Black Identity, and Community.

Sat, February 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Join us for an inspiring conversation with West Philly native, Nazeer Sabree, now featured in The Philadelphia Museum of Art! Known for blending textiles, photos, and unconventional materials, Nazeer’s work explores Black culture, identity, and mental health. He'll discuss his creative…

Drums & African Diaspora: the Beats and the Journey

Sat, February 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Percussionist Karen Smith plays the beats and tells the story of the drum's journey in this interactive workshop and talk! Come join us! Percussion will be available. Ms. Smith, Pew fellow, is founder of the Karen Smith Experience and Sistah's Laying Down Hands Collective For…

Author Event: Amy Jane Cohen

Sat, February 22, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Cost: FREE

Black Philadelphians have shaped Philadelphia's history since colonial times. In Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape , Cohen recounts notable aspects of the Black experience in Philadelphia from the late 1600s to the 1960s and how this history is marked in the contemporary…

Kindness Encyclopaedias -- Pop Up

Now through Sat, February 22, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

NOW OPEN weekdays 1-3 PM, through February 22, except when Parkway Central Library is closed. Philadelphia artist Kelly Lawler graces Parkway Central Library with her Kindness Encyclopaedias as part of a one month interactive installation on the first floor of the library. Gather…

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, February 24, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

Workshops and Enrichment

Fight Poverty with Serve Philadelphia Vista Corps

Mon, February 24, 2025 1:30 P.M.
General Information Department at Parkway Central Library

Serve Philadelphia Vista Corps will be tabling at the Parkway Central Library lobby. Come get free swag, giveaways and find out how you can volunteer to help fight poverty in Philadelphia. For more information contact Sarah Chalmin at sarah.chalmin@phila.gov

Community Events

LEAP Movie Matinee

Mon, February 24, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Movies and Television

Tween Talk

Mon, February 24, 2025 3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…

Health

Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, February 24, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…

Other Great Programs

Chess Club for Kids!

Mon, February 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…

Family Programs

Story Quilting with Mama Carla

Mon, February 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Combine the tales of the African diaspora with the opportunity to create your very own tied quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words and cloth. For children, teens, and families.

Black History Month

LEAP: Art Day!

Mon, February 24, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.