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Story Time with Kala Jojo: The Tall Story Teller
Sat, February 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Wadsworth Library
Kala Jojo, known as “The Tall Storyteller”, performs his songs, chants and stories with authentic African instruments, evoking African, African-American and Caribbean oral traditions.
LOOK OVER HERE Presents: The Secret Black People Meeting Comedy Show
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join local performers for a stand-up showcase and interactive podcase about Black liberation, current events and how they relate to the Black condition. Themes and topics will draw from library materials and Black liberation as well as critical theory texts. This free event takes place in Room…
Drums & African Diaspora: the Beats and the Journey
Sat, February 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Percussionist Karen Smith plays the beats and tells the story of the drum's journey in this interactive workshop and talk! Come join us! Percussion will be available. Ms. Smith, Pew fellow, is founder of the Karen Smith Experience and Sistah's Laying Down Hands Collective For…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Trapeta B. Mayson and 王潇/Evan Wang
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
A Brazilian Adventure: Percussion and Rhythm
Tue, February 25, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Tired of the Winter Blues? Join us for a thrilling and tropical event where Brazilian percussion music takes center stage. Minas will introduce the music, history, and culture of Brazil including Samba and Bossa Nova in an interactive and exciting performance. Program is…
Chestnut Hill Concert Series; Kulu Mele
Tue, February 25, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Established in Philadelphia in 1969, Kulu Mele is the nation's longest-enduring African dance company. For 50+ years, Kulu Mele has embodied excellence in West African, Cuban and African Diasporan traditions, including contemporary American hip hop, and brings traditionally meaningful…
Hip Hop Fundamentals Teen Workshop
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center and Hip Hop Fundamentals to explore hip hop, breakdancing, and Black history with a performance and hands-on workshop. Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing with Hip Hop…
Philadelphia Lullaby Project Celebration Concert
Sat, March 1, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Original songs performed by accomplished musicians and the Philadelphia families who wrote/created them for their children. This event is a collaboration with The Free Library of Philadelphia, Musicopia, and Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute with support provided by The William Penn…
Happy St. Patrick's Day Erin Go Bragh!
Tue, March 11, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Prepare for St. Patrick's Day with us as we sing favorite Irish tunes led by the wonderful Jessica Carroll! This celebration of Irish culture is fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of Holmesburg Library
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Thu, March 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Come and re-live some of the beloved Irish songs of the past with the fabulous Miss Jessica Carroll! An afternoon of nostalgia and great Irish entertainment for adults and seniors! Sponsored by The Friends of Torresdale Library.
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Mytili Jagannathan and Allison Whittenberg
Mon, March 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Chestnut Hill Concert Series: Junk Drawer String Band
Tue, March 25, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
The Junk Drawer String band is composed of odds and ends of the Philly Bluegrass and Old-Time scene. The Junk Drawer Band delivers a exuberant performance that combines powerful vocals with virtuosic strumming and picking, plus a rubberband ball and a couple of buttons. The band includes…
April Fools’ Day Magic Show with Ran'D Shine!
Tue, April 1, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for a spellbinding April Fools’ Day event full of laughter, surprises, and mind-boggling magic! Prepare to be amazed (and probably a little confused) as magician Ran'D Shine takes you on a wild ride of tricks, twists, and comedic misdirection. This show promises to leave you…
Interactive Goat Play & Meet and Greet with Philly Goat Project!
Tue, April 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday April 15 at 12:00pm for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - across the street at Fishtown Recreation Center, followed by a goat meet and greet! Participants will have an opportunity to meet and pet the…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Lawrence Dugan and Gabriel Ramirez
Mon, April 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Philly Goat Project at the Pennypack Pier!
Tue, May 6, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Tuesday, May 6th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to…
Performance & Parade with Philly Goat Project!
Mon, June 16, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Please join us and our friends from Philly Goat Project on Monday, June 16th for a live, interactive performance - starring goats! - outside in Shakespeare Park at 10:30am, followed by a goat parade and storywalk! Participants will also have an opportunity to meet the goats and…