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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, November 4, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Family Storytelling with Gloria Pinkney
Sat, November 8, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a family program with author Gloria Pinkney, in conjuction with the WooThis program is for all ages. To learn more about the museum, click here .
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Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation
Wed, November 12, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jim Clyburn | The First Eight : A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation Update: Tickets are sold out! No standby line will be available. To join the ticket waitlist, please RSVP through our registration page. Additional tickets…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, November 18, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora – Cry Freedom (1987)
Wed, November 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Woke and Well Read Book Club
Sat, November 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this book club, we will read African American authors to support, promote and start the dialog of these great works of artistry. We will be reading both fiction and non-fiction that lifts the Black voice to the table. All backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meetings are planned for the fourth…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Pre-Kwanzaa Concert with Karen Smith!
Sat, December 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Learn songs, movement, and the seven principals of Kwanzaa with PEW fellow Karen Smith and her Drum Ensemble! "It's never too early to talk about Unity - Umoja - the first principle of Kwanzaa, and close out the year with Joy, Hope and Peace!"
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora - Desert Flower (2009)
Wed, December 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Woke and Well Read Book Club
Sat, December 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this book club, we will read African American authors to support, promote and start the dialog of these great works of artistry. We will be reading both fiction and non-fiction that lifts the Black voice to the table. All backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meetings are planned for the fourth…
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Honoring the Seven Principles: A Kwanzaa Celebration
Sat, December 27, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
This culturally rooted program will celebrate the legacy and values of Kwanzaa through the lens of Black heritage and collective empowerment. Participants will learn about the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), experience storytelling and cultural expression, and explore how Kwanzaa connects to…