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A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches with Mike Madaio
Thu, June 12, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Take a bite out of Philadelphia history! This city boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the cheesesteak to the hoagie, and many others, Philly's culinary history has resulted in some of America’s most established meals…
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Philly’s Black LGBTQ+ Nightlife Scene: A Panel Discussion
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
4th Floor Skyline Room Join the Philadelphia Trans Oral History project to discuss Philly’s Black LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, the history of queer/trans performance, how the scene has changed since the 1980’s, how it endures in the present political conjuncture, and how it will thrive…
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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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Recapturing Black History: Preserving an Inclusive View of Philadelphia History.
Wed, June 18, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Amy Jane Cohen is an educator, historian, and author dedicated to helping Philadelphians understand and appreciate the evolution of Black history in their hometown. She is the author of "Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Routes, Continuing Legacy", published by Temple…
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Early America in Three Songs
Fri, June 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Virtual
Chase Castle is a Cultural Historian of Music. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of Delaware and received his PhD in Music from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2024. For our program titled "Early America in Three Songs," he has…
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Semblance and Resemblance: Tiberino and Her Inspirations | Exhibition Opening
Fri, June 20, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This exhibit showcases the works of celebrated Philadelphia artist Ellen Tiberino and her late mother, the groundbreaking Ellen Powell Tiberino (1945–1992). Through mosaic, pencil, paper, and pigment, the two Ellens captured the spirit and likenesses of their world—creating works…
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Semblance and Resemblance: Tiberino and Her Inspirations | Exhibition Opening
Fri, June 20, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This exhibit showcases the works of celebrated Philadelphia artist Ellen Tiberino and her late mother, the groundbreaking Ellen Powell Tiberino (1945–1992). Through mosaic, pencil, paper, and pigment, the two Ellens captured the spirit and likenesses of their world—creating works…
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Juneteenth | Legacy In Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening
Sat, June 21, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In partnership with Black Docents Collective and Literacy Nation, we welcome all to attend our daylong Juneteenth celebration with Workshops, Discussions, and Presentations on Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and book enthusiasts will…
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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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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see materials from the Free…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Free…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, June 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see materials from the Free…
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Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection
Sat, June 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Philadelphia hosting the 2025 American Library Association's Annual Conference, we are hosting a Special Collections Open House in the Print and Picture Collection . Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Free…
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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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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends
Now through Sat, August 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Map Collection
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Parkway Central Library
From June 2nd to August 30th, 2025, visit the Second Floor Gallery West at the Parkway Central Library to view the Go Birds: Appreciating Our Avian Friends exhibition. Birds have long captivated humankind with their graceful flight, unique plumage, and enchanting songs. Adapting to…
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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…