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Black History Month Vinyl Listening Session – African American Broadway Soundtracks
Sat, February 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Music Department
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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 Special Collections Showcase
Sat, February 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…
Wills and Trusts Workshop
Sat, February 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
What You Will Learn: Understanding Wills vs. Trusts The Legal Process How to Set Up a Will and Trust Tax Implications Protecting Your Family and Assets Common Mistakes to Avoid Legal Requirements and State Laws Living Will and Powers of Attorney
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
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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…
Drums & African Diaspora: the Beats and the Journey
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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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…
LOOK OVER HERE Presents: The Secret Black People Meeting Comedy Show
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join local performers for a stand-up showcase and interactive podcase about Black liberation, current events and how they relate to the Black condition. Themes and topics will draw from library materials and Black liberation as well as critical theory texts. This free event takes place in Room…
Entrepreneur Book Club
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Most CEOs read 4 - 5 books a month - join their ranks! The Entrepreneur Book Club will read books that focus on starting, running, and enhancing business success, as well as titles that speak to the entrepreneurial mindset. We will meet in the BRIC on the fourth Saturday of the month. Join us in…
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…
Business Resource and Innovation Center is now on Instagram
Sat, February 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Business Resource and Innovation Center of Free Library of Philadelphia is on Instagram @ BRIC_FLP. Look out for posts and reels on our upcoming events and resources.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, February 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
*FULL* Computer Skills for Beginners
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
** Class is full and not accepting new students. Please call the number below to be placed on the waitlist or find an alternate class location. ** Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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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…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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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…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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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…
English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 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 Nancy. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
Fight Poverty with Serve Philadelphia Vista Corps
Mon, February 24, 2025
1:30 P.M.
General Information Department
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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
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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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…
Meet the artist: Salvador Pereira
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
New drawings by Philadelphia-based Peruvian artist Salvador Pereira are now on display through the end of March in the Art Department's historic poster stands as part of our long-running series that exhibits work created by artists who use the library as a working space. Stop by and chat…
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Author Visit
Tue, February 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a pre-Ramadan visit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is a Philadelphia-based author of popular educator-recommended children’s books. She is a two-time winner of the Muslim Bookstagram picture book award, and she has earned the prestigious…
Rare Books Roadshow
Tue, February 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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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…