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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…
Miss Molly's Music Class
Mon, February 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Have your kiddo meet a new instrument, sing along, and dance to the music. From from 10:30am to 11:15am join us for some musical fun with Miss Molly’s music class for ages 0-5!
Read Baby Read Storytime
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Afro-Caribbean Healing Dance Class
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Come out to Overbrook Park library to participate in Afro-Caribbean dance classes with MYDesires Traditional Arts, suitable for everyone. Through the universal language of dance, we will create spaces where individuals can come together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.…
Hip Hop History Lesson: The Role of the DJ
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Different kinds of equipment used to produce sound throughout the history of DJing will be demonstrated. Participants can learn about the role of the DJ in the proliferation of Hip Hop music, and some relevant celebrities that also DJ will be highlighted (like Shaquille O'Neal).…
Jean-Michel Basquiat Collage Crowns
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come learn about the life of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and make a collaged piece of art in his style while listening to some of his favorite music. You can even cut your art into the shape of one of his signature crowns.
Leon Jordan Jr. Band: A Black History Month performance
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Celebrate Black History Month at the Independence Library with a live jazz concert with the Leon Jordan Jr. Band. The dynamic group will pay tribute to Black History by exploring the sounds of Jazz, R&B and Funk music. Sponsored by the American Federation of Musicians Local 77 Union.
A Brazilian Adventure: Percussion and Rhythm
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Tired of the Winter Blues? Join us for a thrilling and tropical event where Brazilian percussion music takes center stage. Minas will introduce the music, history, and culture of Brazil including Samba and Bossa Nova in an interactive and exciting performance. Program is…
Chestnut Hill Concert Series; Kulu Mele
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Established in Philadelphia in 1969, Kulu Mele is the nation's longest-enduring African dance company. For 50+ years, Kulu Mele has embodied excellence in West African, Cuban and African Diasporan traditions, including contemporary American hip hop, and brings traditionally meaningful…
Preschool Storytime
Wed, February 26, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Stay after for playgroup! For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Music and Movement!
Wed, February 26, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd Facebook: ParkwayCentralChildrens
Hip Hop Fundamentals Teen Workshop
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and Hip Hop Fundamentals to explore hip hop, breakdancing, and Black history with a performance and hands-on workshop. Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing with Hip Hop…
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, March 1, 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.
Music Special Collections Showcase
Sat, March 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection
at
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…
Philadelphia Lullaby Project Celebration Concert
Sat, March 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Original songs performed by accomplished musicians and the Philadelphia families who wrote/created them for their children. This event is a collaboration with The Free Library of Philadelphia, Musicopia, and Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute with support provided by The William Penn…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Mon, March 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us every Monday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
¡Canticuentos Spanish Storytime!
Tue, March 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos! We'll explore songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week - this week it will be dogs/perros. Feel free to bring your own animal toy to play along. We will follow this up with time for free play and…
Music and Movement Storytime
Tue, March 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, March 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Every Wednesday morning, join us for stories, songs, and movement. This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Stay after for playgroup! For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a library visit.
Music and Movement!
Wed, March 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for songs, dance, and fun explorations of rhythm and movement! This program is intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:30am in the Montgomery Auditorium. Instagram: @freelibraryccd Facebook: ParkwayCentralChildrens