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Business Tax 101
Wed, September 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the BRIC as we welcome the City of Philadelphia's Department of Revenue for a workshop going over the basics of business tax. We will cover the main taxes needed to run and operate a business in Philadelphia, and discuss self-service options like the Philadelphia Tax…
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Thought Club
Wed, September 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a philosophy reading and discussion group facilitated by FLP librarian Jessica Brown. Every other Wednesday we will dive into text excerpts, essays, lectures in the field of philosophy- reading together and discussing along the way.
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Resume Review with Dress For Success
Thu, September 11, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to refresh your resume? We're excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from…
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Leveraging AI for Job Search: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, September 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join our dynamic and interactive workshop designed to harness the power of AI in elevating your job search strategy. Learn how to comfortably use AI tools to craft tailored resumes, compelling cover letters, and standout LinkedIn profiles. This hands-on session offers practical, real-world…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Trymaine Lee | A Thousand Ways to Die : The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America
Thu, September 11, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Trymaine Lee | A Thousand Ways to Die : The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America In Conversation with James Peterson A few years ago, Trymaine Lee, though fit and only 38, nearly died of a heart attack. When his then five-year-old daughter, Nola, asked…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, September 12, 2025
12:00 P.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 Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Philly Civics Fair and Panel Discussion
Sat, September 13, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The 2nd annual Philly Civics Fair will be held at Parkway Central Library. This event is free and open to all ages. A variety of Philadelphia non-profits, educational, and government agencies will offer information on civics, justice, law, and the courts. At 10:00 a.m. there will…
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Portraits of America: Miniature Painting Workshop
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Who gets to be remembered in history? Who has been overlooked or deliberately erased? Who should have their portrait hanging in the museum? Come look at examples of historical and contemporary portrait painting and be inspired to create your own unique portrait. All supplies will be provided.…
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Understanding Deaf Culture: Bridging Communities
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
This engaging and educational program will explore the richness of Deaf culture, focusing on the diversity within the community including Black Deaf identity and Black American Sign Language (BASL). Participants will learn about the history of Deaf culture, the impact of systemic barriers, and…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, September 15, 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…
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PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important institution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…
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Fall Family Storytime at Sister Cities Park!
Tue, September 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for Fall Family Storytime! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date (check our social media for updates…
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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a…
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Baby and Toddler Playtime!
Tue, September 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Play, talk, sing and explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. This program is intended for babies and toddlers along with parents, grandparents or caregivers. We will be meeting in the Storyhour Room.
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Sonia Sotomayor | Just Shine!
Tue, September 16, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Sonia Sotomayor | Just Shine! Montgomery Auditorium is now sold out, but tickets are still available for a live simulcast screening in a separate room at the Parkway Central Library . From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Just Ask! comes a sweet…
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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
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Blondell Reynolds-Brown | Walking A Tightrope Backward in High Heels
Wed, September 17, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Blondell Reynolds-Brown | Walking A Tightrope Backward in High Heels In Conversation with Tamala Edwards From the halls of the Philadelphia City Council to the challenges of motherhood, Blondell Reynolds-Brown's memoir Walking a Tightrope…
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Project Management Foundations: Explore the Career Path
Thu, September 18, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Curious about project management but not sure where to start? This 2-part foundational workshop series is designed to help professionals explore project management as a career path—without the overwhelm. Led by Giana Lawrence-Primus, Founder of Project Manager Lab , this interactive series…