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Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, October 31, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, and more at our Nicetown Café . Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and older. Dates are: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, and October 31. This program was made possible through support from the…
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Veterans Day Jazz Brunch
Thu, November 6, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Wynnefield Library is proud to host our Veterans Day Jazz Brunch, featuring the music of Sherry Wilson Butler, in honor of our Local Veterans who have served and protected our country. Registration is required to attend this event. If you are a Veteran who would like to attend,…
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Minas - Brazilian Adventure
Sat, November 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic Brazilian…
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PhilHarmonia Presents: Crossing the Narrow Bridge
Sat, November 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join PhilHarmonia for a free afternoon concert at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. This uplifting program celebrates the joy found in everyday life and encourages us to set aside unnecessary fears shaped by outside voices.…
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Chestnut Hill Concert Series: Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell, performed by Ray Drezner and the Troubled Child Orchestra
Tue, November 18, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for an evening of jazz and folk rock with a performance of Joni Mitchell's 1974 album, Court and Spark . Ray Drezner and the Troubled Child Orchestra will perform hits such as Raised on Robbery , and Help Me . This program is sponsored by the Friends of The Chestnut Hill…
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Jared Radichel plays the lute
Wed, November 19, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Jared Radichel plays the lute in the Art & Literature Department balcony. Jared Radichel is a musician, mainly performing with the Philadelphia-based bands Carnivorous Bells and Cartoon , as well as a library assistant at the FLP's Philadelphia City Institute…
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Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, November 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, and more at our Nicetown Café . Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and older.
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PRISM Concert: Unlocking your Inner Composer Group 1: Beginner and Intermediate
Sat, November 22, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Be the first to hear exciting new works created by community composers in the Free Library’s Unlocking Your Inner Composer workshops. Check out our events listings here. Performed by the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests violinist Diane Monroe , poet …
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PRISM Concert: Unlocking your Inner Composer Group 2: Intermediate and Advanced
Sat, November 22, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Be the first to hear exciting new works created by community composers in the Free Library’s Unlocking Your Inner Composer workshops. Check out our events listings here. Performed by the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests violinist Diane Monroe , poet …
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PRISM Concert: Unlocking your Inner Composer Group 3: Advanced
Mon, November 24, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Be the first to hear exciting new works created by community composers in the Free Library’s Unlocking Your Inner Composer workshops. Check out our events listings here. Performed by the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests violinist Diane Monroe , poet …
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Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, November 25, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, a monthly open mic and spoken word gathering where poetry, storytelling, and community come together. Each month we explore a new theme, inviting you to listen, reflect, and share words that inspire connection and creativity. The evening features dynamic…
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The Nutcracker with the Philadelphia Dance Academy
Sat, December 6, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Bring the whole family to enjoy the beloved story of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, performed by students at The Philadelphia Dance Academy . This performance will feature excerpts from the classic Nutcracker ballet. Children, teens, families, and adults are welcome! This event will take…
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Brazilian Adventure
Tue, December 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic…
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Pre-Kwanzaa Concert with Karen Smith!
Sat, December 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Learn songs, movement, and the seven principals of Kwanzaa with PEW fellow Karen Smith and her Drum Ensemble! "It's never too early to talk about Unity - Umoja - the first principle of Kwanzaa, and close out the year with Joy, Hope and Peace!"
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December Holidays Around the World
Mon, December 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wyoming Library
This show features magic, comedy, puppets, folk music and dance on the various customs of December's major holidays. Laugh along with the puppets, you are guaranteed to learn something special! All ages welcome!
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Lights Around the World with the Geography Lady!
Tue, December 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
Lights Around the World with the Geography Lady! As the days get shorter, lights get brighter. Join us as we travel around the world looking at how so many people use light to celebrate the winter holidays. Stories, maps, sensory, games, and lots of lights await at this all-ages program. …
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Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, December 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, and more at our Nicetown Café . Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and older.
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Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, December 30, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, a monthly open mic and spoken word gathering where poetry, storytelling, and community come together. Each month we explore a new theme, inviting you to listen, reflect, and share words that inspire connection and creativity. The evening features dynamic…
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Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, January 27, 2026
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, a monthly open mic and spoken word gathering where poetry, storytelling, and community come together. Each month we explore a new theme, inviting you to listen, reflect, and share words that inspire connection and creativity. The evening features dynamic…
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Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Spoken Word Night
Tue, February 24, 2026
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for Coffee & Conversations, a monthly open mic and spoken word gathering where poetry, storytelling, and community come together. Each month we explore a new theme, inviting you to listen, reflect, and share words that inspire connection and creativity. The evening features dynamic…