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Meet Author John Parra | This Moment is Special: A Día De Muertos Story
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Cost: FREE
John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books. His work on Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of…
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Author Visit - Philadelphia: A Walk Through History - Natalie Pompilio
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Cost: FREE
Award-winning journalist Natalie Pompilio will be discussing her new book, Philadelphia: A Walk through History . In it are guided walks through Philadelphia in celebration of America's 250th birthday. This author event will be a presentation of what is included in the book, with first-hand…
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Meet Author Camille Gomera-Tavarez | The Girl The Ring & The Baseball Bat
Sat, September 27, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Cost: FREE
Teen & YA Novelist - Camille Gomera-Tavarez is an Afro-Dominican authoress, designer, and creative from Clifton, New Jersey. She has a BFA in Graphic Design & Creative Writing from the Maryland Institute College of Art and is currently based in Philadelphia, PA. Her debut novel, High…
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The Truth about Immigration
Mon, September 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: free
1st Floor, Room 108 Hear Wharton professor Zeke Hernandez's views on a most divisive issue and why he says that successful societies welcome newcomers. Hernandez is the author of the new book, The Truth about Immigration. The issue of immigration is causing a rhetorical war…
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Jeannine A. Cook | It's Me They Follow
Wed, October 1, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Jeannine A. Cook | It's Me They Follow In Conversation with Elizabeth Wellington An allegorical love story — a modern day Alchemist meets The Never Ending Story —set in a world where a book shopkeeper becomes a reluctant…
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Muhammad Abdul-Hadi | We the Pizza : Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives
Wed, October 8, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Muhammad Abdul-Hadi | We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives Created and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and serve up the most…
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Clearing the Mist: The Writer’s Publishing Journey
Thu, October 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
Blue Stoop and The Free Library Foundation Present Clearing the Mist: The Writer’s Publishing Journey A Mixer and Panel Discussion Featuring: John Vercher, Kristen Martin, Eshani Surya, Michael J. Ivory, Maya Afilalo, and Alexandra Naughton Moderated by Taylor Townes and Julian Shendelman,…
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Rankontre otè Ibi Zoboi Yon pwogram pou timoun, adolesan ak fanmi!
Sat, October 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Cost: FREE
Ibi Zoboi se otè liv pou timoun ak adolesan ki nan lis meyè vandè New York Times la, tankou American Street, yon finalis pou Pri Liv Nasyonal, Pride. Ibi te onore de fwa Pri Otè Coretta Scott King pou "The People Remember," premye liv imaj li, ak…
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Meet Author Ibi Zoboi | First Day Around the World
Sat, October 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Cost: FREE
Ibi Zoboi is the New York Times Bestselling author of books for children and teens, including American Street, a National Book Award Finalist, Pride, a modern remix of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and the Walter Award and LA Times Book Prize-winning Punching the Air, co-written with…
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Irene Levy Baker | Cheers to McGillin's
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Irene Levy Baker | Cheers to McGillin's Presented in partnership with McGillin's Olde Ale House Step inside one of Philadelphia's most legendary watering holes for an unforgettable evening of history, humor, and hometown pride! Join us at…