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Do Elections Have Consequences? A Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation

Tue, October 14, 2025 5:30 P.M. Add to your calendar
Parkway Central Library
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Skyline Room (4th Floor) Voting is a civil right — and for many, a civic duty. Elections grant citizens the opportunity to cast a ballot to select members of their government and potentially impact policies and actions that follow. In Philadelphia’s primary election this year, only three districts had a voter participation rate of over 25%.

Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others that choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools? Should the government play a role to raise awareness of the impact of voting? Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Register by visiting whyy.org/events

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Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189
1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357)

Upcoming Events at Parkway Central Library

Friday, October 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Preschool Storytime
11:00 A.M.
The Prince of Darkness: The Life and Career of Martin McDonagh
11:00 A.M.
Chair Yoga
12:00 P.M.
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
3:00 P.M.
Teen Video Games

Upcoming Community Events Events

Friday, October 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial | Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Banned Book Fest! | Parkway Central Library
10:30 A.M.
Music and Movement Storytime | Walnut Street West Library
12:00 P.M.
Adult Writing Club | Walnut Street West Library
12:00 P.M.
LET'S DANCE SERIES *SATURDAYS* w/ SHIRLADELPHIA | Parkway Central Library
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