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The Extraordinary Black Heritage in Philly’s Everyday Places
Sat, April 26, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Heim Center Room 131/132 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join us to culminate the ending of the Black Histories of Philadelphia exhibition with a two hour panel discussion delving into the rich history of everyday Black Philadelphians. Explore how the stories of the past are being used as a…
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"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Now through Sat, April 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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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Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center
Tue, April 29, 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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Live! Critical Mass Early Music Ensemble
Sat, May 3, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a lively performance of Medieval and Renaissance choral music by Critical Mass, a student ensemble from Swarthmore College. After the performance, stick around for a showcase of music manuscripts, courtesy of the Rare Book Department! 3pm in the Lobby at Parkway Central
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Talking Ball with Rebecca T. Alpert: Edith "The Kid" Houghton
Tue, May 6, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for a conversation on the life and times of Edith "The Kid" Houghton (1912-2013), star shortstop for the Philadelphia Bobbies and the first full-time woman scout in professional baseball, for the Philadelphia Phillies. Rabbi Rebecca T. Alpert will be leading the talk. Rabbi…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Fri, May 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part 1: Essential Tools and Techniques for Finding Your Roots Discover the foundational steps to building or enriching your family tree. This session will guide you through using online records to create a strong starting point for your genealogical journey. Learn how to conduct meaningful…
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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…
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Book Talk: Building Ghosts - Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City
Mon, May 12, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
“Building ghosts” are the idiosyncratic remnants or imprints of demolished buildings, left behind on the sides of neighboring structures. Mostly seen in older Northeastern cities with rowhomes or party-wall adjacencies, they can reveal remarkable things, such as an old staircase…
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Let's Go To Indonesia with the Geography Lady!
Tue, May 13, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Let’s Go to Indonesia! Tuesday, May 13th at 4:30pm Take a trip to Indonesia with the Geography Lady! There will be stories, maps, photos, sensory items, games, music, movement activities, and a craft project! This program is for school aged children. No groups, please.…
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Malcolm X at 100
Thu, May 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Explore Malcolm X's profound influence and lasting legacy in celebration of his 100th birthday (May 19th). Join us for a discussion with Errol Henderson, author of The Revolution will not be Theorized: Cultural Revolution in the Black Power Era, John King, author of The Breeding…
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Special Collections Showcase: Free Library of Philadelphia Archives
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Special Collections Curator for Archives to view a selection of items from the Free Library of Philadelphia Archives and learn more about the history of the Library through various primary sources. This drop-in event will be held in the Map Collection at Parkway Central Library from…
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Author Talk: Hope and Struggle in the Policed City
Sat, May 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an author talk with Menika Dirkson, author of Hope and Struggle in the Policed City . Menika Dirkson is a Philadelphia native and an Assistant Professor of African American History at Morgan State University. She received her PhD in History from Temple University. Her research…
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Learn to Make Traditional Korean Kimchi!
Tue, May 20, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Learn how to make traditional Korean kimchi! Join us as we delve into the tradition of Korean fermentation and the art of making kimchi - a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. In this hands-on class, you will learn the history…