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Peter Rabbit Piracies in America
Fri, November 1, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
The unauthorized reproduction or use of copyrighted text, also known as book piracy, is nearly as old as the printing press itself. Its prevalence across the last several centuries has resulted in the creation and refinement of copyright law in nearly every nation. Book piracy is…
Novels In Progress - Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? by Chandler Myer and Planet Surrey by Maya Afilalo
Sat, November 2, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly's Bookstore presents the Novels in Progress Series. Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? by Chandler Myer Who Disturbs My Peace This Lovely Evening? is the story of two women, Wendy and Gladys, who have been best friends for 50 years. They live across the hall from one…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 4, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, November 7, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, November 7, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, November 14, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: M. Nzadi Keita and Mabel Lee
Mon, November 18, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, November 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Colin Hamilton | The Discarded
Thu, November 21, 2024
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $25.00
The Author Events Series presents Colin Hamilton | The Discarded REGISTER A dazzling array of metafictions, Colin Hamilton’s The Discarded focuses on the lonely work of a solitary librarian assigned to the discard room. This hidden basement space is piled high with books purged from the…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, November 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Celebrity Memoir Book Club | Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna
Tue, November 26, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Love memoirs? Love celebrity gossip? Join us! Every 4th Tuesday of the month we will discuss a different memoir authored by a celebrity. A limited number of books will be available at Fumo Library leading up to each session. Pick up one of our copies or place a hold online or at any…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, December 2, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, December 5, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, December 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
The Intertextual Self: New Approaches to the Memoir
Thu, December 5, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Pay What You Wish
The Author Events Series presents The Intertextual Self: New Approaches to the Memoir REGISTER Memoirists most often focus on the authenticity of their own voice and experience, and how best to render on the page the intersection of memory and current insight. This traditional approach creates…
Novels In Progress - Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin and STOPPING by Nikki Volpicelli
Sat, December 7, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Molly's Bookstore presents Novels in Progress Series. Thorns & Roses: A Stem by Lauren Holguin Poet and burnt out elementary teacher Lola is devastated by the death of her beloved Abuela. Rushing from Philly to the Los Angeles she worked to get away from, Lola misses her opportunity…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, December 9, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, December 12, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, December 12, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.