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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 2, 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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WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom
Thu, September 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom WHYY and PlanPhilly invites you to join us on Thursday, September 4 at the Cobbs Creek Library, 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19143 from 1 to 4 p.m. This gathering will be an important opportunity for PlanPhilly to do what we do best: listen to the community ,…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 9, 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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The ABCs of Constructive Conversation: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, learn and apply a framework, the ABCs of Constructive Conversation, for achieving a mutual understanding of different views on tough topics. Strengthening Collaboration Skills and Advancing Community Engagement in West Philadelphia is a series of workshops intended for community…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 16, 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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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 23, 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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Jill Lepore | We the People : A History of the U.S. Constitution
Wed, September 24, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jill Lepore | We the People : A History of the U.S. Constitution In Conversation with Kate Shaw Published on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding—the anniversary, too, of the first state constitutions— We the…
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Steven Pinker | When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .
Thu, September 25, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Steven Pinker | When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . . In Conversation with Annie Duke Common knowledge is necessary for coordination, for making arbitrary but complementary choices like driving on the right, using paper currency, and coalescing…
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The Truth about Immigration
Mon, September 29, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: free
1st Floor, Room 108 Hear Wharton professor Zeke Hernandez's views on a most divisive issue and why he says that successful societies welcome newcomers. Hernandez is the author of the new book, The Truth about Immigration. The issue of immigration is causing a rhetorical war…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 30, 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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Latin DJ Dance Fiesta!
Wed, October 1, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join DJ CVGEBIRD for a Latin music-infused dance party on the rooftop in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This event is LGTBQ+ friendly and open to all ages. Light refreshments will be served. Get ready to dance at the Parkway Central Library Skyline Room and Terrace. Join us for a night…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 7, 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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Media Manipulation and Polarization: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, we’ll discuss how we can spot the types of biases and manipulation strategies common in online content, and learn and apply proven strategies for countering these manipulation tactics to prevent and reduce harm to ourselves, our communities, and our country. Strengthening…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 14, 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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Dinosaurs: Animal History Before Humans (and After).
Fri, October 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on October 17th for a free Zoom presentation as Jessica Lepler, a historian at the University of New Hampshire, will offer a compelling program that may change the way you view both animals and human beings! Our interactions with animals are constant and never-ending. They range…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 21, 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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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 28, 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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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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Stakeholder and Influence Mapping: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, November 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, determine how best to effect a positive change in your community by analyzing your sphere of influence and strategizing on who to engage and how. Strengthening Collaboration Skills and Advancing Community Engagement in West Philadelphia is a series of workshops intended for…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, November 18, 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…