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Teen RPG Day
Mon, November 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the Field Teen Center for an afternoon of RPG adventures! This is an ongoing campaign every Monday at the Field Teen Center, open to both drop-ins and consistent players. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18 . Organized groups…
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LET'S DANCE SERIES : BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED w/ SHIRLADELPHIA
Mon, November 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join us in the Central Senior Services area for an introductory dance class. We are beginning our series with BALLROOM Dance Styles. This series is dedicated for those who are blind and visually impaired. Registration is preferred. Drop in welcomed. MONDAYS OCTOBER 6, 2025 THRU…
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CANCELLED: Altered Consciousness: A Film Series with EPR
Mon, November 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Due to the early closure of the Parkway Central Library Monday November 10th, this event has been cancelled. Join us in the Montgomery Auditorium at Parkway Central Library for the next installation in this film series! This series will feature screenings and discussions of…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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Languages of Philadelphia: Arabic | قصة عربية ثنائية اللغة
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Arabic Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in the Children's Department for a special Arabic storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under…
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Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-CANCELLED
Wed, November 12, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
**Sew What will not be held this Wednesday. Come Thursday 5-7:30, or next Wednesday 2-4:30** Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters?…
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Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation In Conversation with Governor Josh Shapiro Today, South Carolina congressman James E. Clyburn is renowned as a Democratic kingmaker and our nation's…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, November 13, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Virtual Grow with Google Business Series: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools
Thu, November 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us for a webinar in our new virtual Grow with Google Business Series, Increase Your Sales with Google Tools Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll…
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Thu, November 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
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The Philadelphia Project from the Archives of American Art
Thu, November 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Starting in 1955, the Archives of American Art began documenting Philadelphia related art material for the Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project. This project involved working with numerous institutions and estates across the city to preserve material related to Philadelphia artists and…
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Crochet Club
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Are you interested in crochet? Learn how to crochet or practice your skills with Mady and other children and teens. All supplies will be provided. This event will take place in the public area of The Central Children's Departmen
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Board Game Club!
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for the first meeting of Board Game Club, a collaboration between the Field Teen Center and the Central Children's Department! We have a variety of board games from classics like Settlers of Catan to recent hits like Everdell . Come and play your favorite board…
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Build Club
Thu, November 13, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to children 12 and under. *Possible cancelation if the Children's Department Costume Parade is rained out on 10/29.
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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Author Talk | Peace Like War is Waged
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In the Social Science & History Department One of Jan Barry’s most characteristic beliefs comes from a poem called “The Peacemaker” by Walker Knight: “Peace, like war, is waged." Join Jan Barry, a Veterans for Peace Poet Laurete and co-founder of Vietnam…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #4
Thu, November 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Beginner Spanish Learning Circle
Thu, November 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Beginning Spanish Learning Circle Parkway Central Library HEIM 131/132 (1901 Vine Street, 19103) Thursdays 6-7 pm (starting October 23, 2025) Join this group to learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary for beginners. We'll use Mango Languages at our library meetings…
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Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
Thu, November 13, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department In Conversation with Ankush Khardori Throughout his first administration, Trump did more than any other president to politicize the…
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LET'S TALK DIABETES
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join health professionals from Health Promotion Council for a friendly and practical conversation about diabetes risk and management.