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Haunted History
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Discover some eerie tales and haunted happenings from our local past. For all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Part of our week-long Fall Fest!
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Absolute Trash Philadelphia Exhibition
Now through Thu, October 30, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Absolute Trash Philadelphia: An Investigation into the Postwar City, Wall Writing, and Local Media features selections from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Temple University Libraries. In the hundreds of clippings and images gathered here, graffiti serves as a proxy…
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An Introduction to South Asia
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
An Introduction to South Asia Fri., Oct 31st, 2- 4 pm Receive an overview of South Asia -- the region, its geography, and population. This five-part series introduces the history and culture of one of Asia’s most enduring and strategic regions, South Asia. Today, comprising the…
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Whispers of Time: Exploring Select Iranian Architectural Gems
Now through Fri, October 31, 2025
5:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West
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Parkway Central Library
About the Exhibition: Now on view through October 31, 2025! Step into the rich tapestry of Persian architectural heritage with this captivating exhibition, curated by a recently graduated student, Farzaneh Tahmasbi, specializing in architectural design. Through a carefully selected collection of…
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Books Through Bars Teach-In
Sat, November 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
As part of this year's Prison Banned Books Week (October 19-25), Books Through Bars is hosting a series of teach-ins. You'll learn about the books to prisoners movement and the challenges we face, and you'll have an opportunity to experience one part of our volunteer process! Join us…
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History of Cartography: Depicting Time and Space
Mon, November 3, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Maps are as much about imagined worlds as they are about reality. Rarely are they just a means of getting from one place to another. Instead, they transform our thoughts and uncertainties into something we can see, understand, and control. Over six weeks, this course will look at some…
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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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Digitize Your Archives
Tue, November 4, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Bring your treasured photographs and documents to open hours for digital-scanning services. Learn best (and good enough) practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives. Use the link a bove to register in advance, call us or stop in. This is a Hyperlocal Heritage…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #3
Tue, November 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Open House: Military Posters and More from Special Collections
Thu, November 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
This fall, Philadelphia is hosting the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. On November 6 between 2 and 3 PM, visit the Print and Picture Collection (PIX) on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library to see material from PIX and the Government Publications Department related…
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Open House: Military Posters and More from Special Collections
Thu, November 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
This fall, Philadelphia is hosting the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. On November 6 between 2 and 3 PM, visit the Print and Picture Collection (PIX) on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library to see material from PIX and the Government Publications Department related…
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, November 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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The Religions of South Asia
Fri, November 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
The Religions of South Asia Fri., Nov 7th, 2- 4 pm Explore the religious diversity of the region and the related historical developments that have shaped the region. This five-part series introduces the history and culture of one of Asia’s most enduring and strategic…
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The Religions of South Asia
Fri, November 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
The Religions of South Asia Fri., Nov 7th, 2- 4 pm Explore the religious diversity of the region and the related historical developments that have shaped the region. This five-part series introduces the history and culture of one of Asia’s most enduring and strategic…
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Or Not to Be: Curator-Led Tour
Wed, November 12, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s exhibition, Or Not to Be: Representations of Death in Special Collections , is inspired by Shakespeare’s famed “To be, or not to be” soliloquy in Hamlet, and looks at death from a wide variety of cultural perspectives.…
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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: Montgomery Auditorium is now sold out, but tickets are still available for a live simulcast screening in a separate room at the Parkway Central…
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The Philadelphia Project from the Archives of American Art
Thu, November 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Starting in 1955, the Archives of American Art began documenting Philadelphia related art material for the Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project. This project involved working with numerous institutions and estates across the city to preserve material related to Philadelphia artists and…
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Author Talk | Peace Like War is Waged
Thu, November 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
One of Jan Barry’s most characteristic beliefs comes from a poem called “The Peacemaker” by Walker Knight: “Peace, like war, is waged." Join Jan Barry , a Veterans for Peace Poet Laurete and co-founder of Vietnam Veterans Against War (VVAW), to discuss his…
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #4
Thu, November 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
Thu, November 13, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis | Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department In Conversation with Ankush Khardori Throughout his first administration, Trump did more than any other president to politicize the…