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Anne Lambelet Author/Illustrator Visit
Tue, May 13, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Anne Lambelet earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the University of the Arts and has worked with Harper Collins, Simon & Shuster, Hachette Book Group, Scholastic and lots of others. She has illustrated several children’s books and has even written a few of her…
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Branding & Elevator Speeches: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, May 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Virtual
Discover how to effectively communicate your brand to a prospective employer. Learn about creating an elevator speech to use for networking events and interview introduction. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops…
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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Tue, May 13, 2025
12:00 P.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 to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a bilingual interpreter.…
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Teen Video Games
Tue, May 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for video games at the Field Teen Center every Tuesday and Friday! We play a variety of games. New players and experienced pros welcome. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, May 13, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Bridging Blocks: Public Transportation
Tue, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Room 108 on the first floor. SEPTA serves more than 705,000 riders daily in the Philadelphia region. The regional transportation authority wants to modernize its fleet, but struggles with reduced ridership. Despite receiving record-level funding in recent years, SEPTA…
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Public Speaking 101, or How to Deliver Talks that Leave Your Audience Wanting More!
Tue, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Whether you're an aspiring TED Talk presenter or just looking for a few tips to deliver a memorable message to a roomful of people, this workshop is for you! Join communications nerd Marta Rusek for a closer look at the essentials of sharing your message with an audience, whether…
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Lost and Found: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Lost something? Come find it at this 3-part workshop led by artist Henry Crane ! Participants will design, construct, and decorate papier-mâché versions of missing items and lost feelings. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education, Philosophy, and Religion…
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Music Department Movie Nights | Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Tue, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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Music Special Collections Showcase
Wed, May 14, 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…
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Intro to Grantseeking / Foundation Directory Pro
Wed, May 14, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
In this 90 minute session you'll learn : The 10 most important things about the grant-seeking process What motivates funders How to create a winning research strategy Includes a Foundation Directory Pro demonstration . ( Does not cover government grants .) For more information contact…
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Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 14, 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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Sew What?! in the HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, May 14, 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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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, May 14, 2025
6:00 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Uke Troop! Get Started on Ukulele!
Wed, May 14, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join our beginner’s level workshop! Wednesday nights from April 16th to May 21st. RSVP for our step-by-step, six class series at tinyurl.com/uketroop We'll cover the basic chords, how to tune and hold the uke, and some basic strumming patterns. Players of all ages and abilities…
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Paul Muldoon | Joy in Service on Rue Tagore: Poems
Wed, May 14, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Paul Muldoon | Joy in Service on Rue Tagore: Poems REGISTER In Conversation with Daisy Fried Since his 1973 debut, New Weather, Paul Muldoon has created some of the most original and memorable poetry of the past half century. Joy in…
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, May 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…
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MBAT Open Office Hours
Thu, May 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
The City of Philadelphia's Mayor's Business Action Team (MBAT) is here to answer your business questions! MBAT is the one-stop shop for Philadelphia business owners and entrepreneurs. We're partnering up to host office hours with Business Services Managers. They are the…
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Changing Careers & Transferable Skills: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, May 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Create a path for successful career change. Learn how to navigate your career transition, and understand what transferable skills are any why they are valuable in a career change. Discover the difference between hard and soft skills. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will…
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, May 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Calling all teens! Are you interested in making your voice heard at the Field Teen Center? Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to join our new Teen Advisory Board. Snacks will be provided! Teen Advisory Board members will attend monthly meetings and work with Teen Center librarians to plan and…