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Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story
Fri, April 4, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make…
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King in the Wilderness: Film Screening and Discussion
Mon, April 7, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Film screening and discussion to honor the revolutionary life of Martin Luther King Jr. An illuminating look at the final years in the life of civil-rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 50 years after his assassination in Memphis.
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What is a “Cult?” Understanding Controversial New Religious Movements
Mon, April 7, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
The word “cult” is frequently used in the media as a pejorative term. It refers to a dangerous and often violent fringe religious group that promotes beliefs, values, and practices that clash with mainstream culture. This program will outline the emergence of the discourse on…
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Free For All: The Public Library (Community Screening)
Mon, April 7, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
FREE TICKETS! Visit https://FreeLibraryScreening.eventbrite.com Celebrate National Library Week - April 7 - 12, 2025! The documentary, Free for All: The Public Library , tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the “Free…
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One Story Over Broad: An Oral History Project
Wed, April 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
You are invited to come and share your stories of community, challenges, and changes in the neighborhood around Broad, Germantown and Erie. We will be recording April 2, 9 & 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, or by appointment.
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Encontrar Nuestra Voz: V Taller de Creación Poética (Salón virtual) | Finding Our Voice: V Poetic Creation Workshop (Virtual room)
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Nos complace presentar, Encontrar Nuestra Voz: V Taller de Creación Poética , un evento que se llevará a cabo en el marco del XIX Festival Internacional de Poesía (FIP) Palabra en el Mundo , celebrando este año su XI edición en…
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The Schuylkill Navigation Canal System
Wed, April 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Schuylkill Navigation is the 108 mile long chain of dams and canals that brought literally millions of tons of anthracite coal down from Schuylkill County to tidewater at Philadelphia. Started in 1815-1825, it ended early in the 20th century. In conjunction with this talk, view…
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Printmaking by the People: printPHILLY! 2025
Sat, April 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Mural Art’s Printmaking by the People will participate in the third annual printPHILLY! print fair at the Parkway Central Library on April 12! Between 12 pm and 3 PM, visit this Mural Arts pop-up to letterpress print your own poster, helping us to reimagine the Declaration of…
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One Story Over Broad: An Oral History Project
Wed, April 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
You are invited to come and share your stories of community, challenges, and changes in the neighborhood around Broad, Germantown and Erie. We will be recording April 2, 9 & 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, or by appointment.
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories. Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through…
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Vinegars, Rock Sugar & The Legacy of Ms. Emma Dupree
Mon, April 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Celebrating the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes sampling herbal vinegars and creating your own infused vinegar to take home.
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Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center
Tue, April 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center Tuesday April 22nd at 3:30pm Join Penn Research Fellow Sugra Bibi for an interactive program! Learn about South Asia through reading and literature. This program is for school age children and their caregivers. No groups, please.
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Tracing Your Roots: A Case Study in African American Genealogy
Tue, April 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a presentation by Natline Thornton focused on preparing for your research, setting goals, using oral history, staying motivated, and finding resources to help you find your ancestors. Drawing on her own genealogical journey, Thornton will cover the search for an African American…
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, May 1, 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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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection
Sat, May 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…
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Proud to be a Philadelphian
Sat, May 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
A Philadelphian claps back at the outsiders who LOVE to HATE his city. A comedic and historical view of Philly Firsts and why we are so proud! An 80 minute program for Adults.
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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection
Sat, May 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Explore and learn about objects from the Map Collection in a curated talk offerered by Special Collections staff. This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the Parkway Central Library from 11:00am to 11:30am. This event is open to the public and does not require…
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Ants on a Log Concert
Mon, May 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Join the library for a fun concert outback in the playground on May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are…