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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 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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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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United Lodge of Theosophists and Its Connection to Philadelphia History
Sat, May 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Learn about the Lodge's 100 year roots in Center city, beginning in 1925; its continuing commitment to Theosophical principles of "service to Humanity, without distinctions of race, creed, sex, condition or organization"; and the connection to the City by Helena Petrovna…
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Historic Bella Vista Walking Tour
Mon, May 5, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Bella Vista is home to 16 buildings on the Philadelphia Historical Commission register. Join us for a free 1-hour walking tour of our neighborhood, led by BVNA Historic Preservation Committee members. Stops include St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, Fleisher Art Memorial, Tripoli Barber Supply, The…
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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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The Wissahickon Valley: a Soup to Nuts History
Fri, May 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Alex Bartlett from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and dig into the Wissahickon from the Conservancy’s Archives. Learn a bit more about the Lenni Lenape in our area; the milling industry in the Wissahickon Valley; hotels and inns; the Centennial Exposition of 1876 and its effects on the…
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Special Collections Showcase: Map Collection
Sat, May 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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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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One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion of “The Upcycled Self” by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
Sat, May 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join the Fishtown Library for a discussion of the One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2025, The Upcycled Self by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter , co-founder of The Roots! We’ll talk about Trotters’ life and work as he describes it in the memoir, Philly’s…
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Special Collections Showcase: Free Library of Philadelphia Archives
Sat, May 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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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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One Book, One Philadelphia Book Discussion of “The Upcycled Self” by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
Thu, May 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for a discussion of the One Book One Philadelphia selection for 2025, The Upcycled Self by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter , co-founder of The Roots! We’ll talk about Trotters’ life and work as he describes it in the memoir, Philly’s place in his story,…
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Special Collections Showcase: Pride Kickoff Edition
Sat, May 31, 2025
11:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections in kicking off Pride Month with a selection of objects, inlcuding artwork and maps by LGBTQ+ artists. The materials shown are from the Map Collection and the Print and Picture Collection . This drop in event will be held in the Map Collection at the…
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Exhibition: The Voices of Sisterly Affection
Now through Thu, June 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia's motto was officially expanded to "The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection" by the efforts of the godmother of Black Music Month, Dyana Williams. To continue amplifying the female voice in discussions about our city, SIMBY Presents: The Voices of…
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- Exhibitions
- Black History Month
- Community Events
- Discussion and Participation
- Arts and Crafts Programs
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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- Live Performances
- Other Great Programs
- New Americans
- Discussion and Participation
- Family Programs
- Speakers and Lectures
- Workshops and Enrichment
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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- Live Performances
- Other Great Programs
- New Americans
- Discussion and Participation
- Family Programs
- Speakers and Lectures
- Workshops and Enrichment
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Juneteenth 365: Flag Making
Tue, June 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Curious about Juneteenth and its impact on African American history, especially in Philadelphia? Join us at 4pm for a powerful and creative program where we’ll explore the meaning of Juneteenth, its local significance, and the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and other flags of…
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Life at Sea!
Mon, June 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presentsLife at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…
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Thinking Like a Historian!
Mon, June 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presents Thinking Like a Historian! Historians use objects, documents, and contextual knowledge to build an understanding of the past. Together with museum staff, students will be invited to do the same, using their eyes, hands, and critical thinking skills…
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Life at Sea!
Wed, July 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presents: Life at Sea! Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been, and how he would have passed the time. Meet some of the Revolution’s most famous sailors. All…
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Under the Museum
Wed, September 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
The Museum of the American Revolution presents Revolution at the Library! Under the Museum. Do you love history? So do we! Go behind the scenes with museum staff to discover cool artifacts from the past, and hear the exciting stories they can tell us. Learn about…