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Black History Month Vinyl Listening Session – African American Broadway Soundtracks
Sat, February 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10 AM – 12 PM Parkway Central, Music Department Parkway Central's Music Department is offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the significant contributions of African American artists to Broadway history! February, being Black History Month,…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, February 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Family Playgroup
Sat, February 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Have some family fun at the library! From coloring to card games to building lego towers, join us on Saturdays for tons of family fun. This program is for all families.
Literacy Festival: Black Children's Book Week Kickoff
Sat, February 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Black Children's Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure that Black children are represented in books and other children's media. This program is designed to help bridge the gap between home and school, specifically intended to help children…
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
Camping Exploration!
Sat, February 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
We will open our backpack of camping-themed activities and games for themed free-play. This program is best for preschool and school-aged kids.
Crowned Headwrapping Workshop
Sat, February 22, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
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.
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…
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…
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children ages 4-12 are welcomed to the library to learn about library resources and figures in Black History by completing a scavenger hunt! Turn in your completed sheet to Librarian Kate for a special treat! . Please note, this is a passive program and will run all day.
Monday LEAP Art Explorers
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Materials for self-guided artwork creation will be available from 3pm-5:45pm in the children's section.
Make It Monday: Alma Thomas Inspired Art
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Today, you can get inspired by Alma Thomas, a Black American painter, and create your own beautiful work of art using colorful pieces of construction paper. All supplies will be provided.
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.
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…
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…
The Claymobile Visits the Library
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 3-12 are invited to make a ceramic work of art under the guidance of a Claymobile teaching artist!
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…
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.