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Knitogami
Thu, May 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The ancient art of knitting can turn one-dimensional yarns into highly complex three-dimensional structures boasting a striking variety of shapes and unusual mechanics. Dr. Lauren Niu, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss a geometric model to…
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Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change
Thu, May 15, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Senator Ron Wyden | It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change REGISTER In Conversation with Michael Solomonov Endowed Lecture: Pine Tree Foundation It Takes Chutzpah is an inspirational call to action by a…
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Know Your City, Know Your Services: HIAS PA
Mon, May 19, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn about the valuable services HIAS PA offers New Americans, and other local resources. "HIAS Pennsylvania supports low-income immigrants of all backgrounds as they build new lives in our community."
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Bridging Blocks: Public Transportation
Tue, May 20, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
SEPTA serves more than 705,000 riders daily in the Philadelphia region. The regional transportation authority wants to modernize its fleet, but struggles with reduced ridership. Despite receiving record-level funding in recent years, SEPTA lags behind its peers in annual capital investments. Its…
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Always Enough: A Global Food Memoir | Booktalk & Tasting Event
Tue, May 20, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! - https://alwaysenoughbook.eventbrite.com In celebration of Philly's World Heritage Week , we invite you to join us on Tue May 20 2025 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Central Library (4th Floor Conference Rooms) for an evening…
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Jens Ludwig | Unforgiving Places
Tue, May 20, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation presents a community conversation Jens Ludwig | Unforgiving Places With Maiken Scott & David W. Brown What if everything we understood about gun violence was wrong? In 2007, economist Jens Ludwig moved to the South Side of Chicago to research two…
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Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, May 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Wed, May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part II: Black Genealogy on Ancestry and FamilySearch Join us for an engaging session tailored to simplify the intricate process of tracing African-American roots. Learn specialized methodologies and strategies designed for locating and discovering a diverse array of sources. Uncover the stories…
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Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home
Thu, May 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Overflow Screening (Free)
The Author Events Series presents Jonathan Capehart | Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home Tickets to the Montgomery Auditorium are now sold out, but you can still get tickets for the simulcast live screening in Room 108. REGISTER In Conversation with David…
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Art for Loan: "A Stone... a Brick Holds Water" and "The Meeting Game"
Sat, May 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Art Department holds 3 unique art objects by Caroline Woolard and her collaborators, which are now available for loan. A Stone Holds Water and A Brick Holds Water miror each other in combining tactile and audio compenents with an interactive experience with…
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Photo club
Tue, May 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
All photographers and photography fans are invited to drop in in on Photo Club meetings taking place every other month in the Art Department. Bring your own photo work to share with the group, whether you work with film or digital cameras. This is a great opportunity for…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Wed, May 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important instution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…
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Squid Dissection with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, May 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is free and open to the public yet space is limited. …
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From Canterbury to Disney: Modern Pilgrims
Thu, May 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Christian pilgrimage has demonstrated devotion, served as penance, been viewed as a remedy, and acted as a form of vacation. In this program, we will explore its history, modern counterparts, and the benefits gained from the spirit of the journey. This free program will be held in the…
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Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Original Sin
Thu, May 29, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Overflow Screening (Free)
The Author Events Series presents Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson | Original Sin Tickets to the Montgomery Auditorium are now sold out, but you can still get tickets for the simulcast live screening in Room 108. REGISTER In Conversation with Tamala Edwards In Greek tragedy, the…
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Caro De Robertis | So Many Stars
Mon, June 2, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Caro De Robertis | So Many Stars REGISTER In Conversation with Dr. Michelle Taylor So Many Stars knits together the voices of trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit elders of color as they share authentic, intimate accounts of how they created space…
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Pathways to the Past: Family History Series
Wed, June 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Part III: Ancestral Paper Trails in Federal and Probate Records Uncover the many ways your ancestors may have interacted with the federal government through records such as Census, immigration, military, Freedmen’s Bureau, Freedman's Bank, and maps. This session will also explore local…
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The Importance of Black Teachers
Wed, June 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore the importance for Black students of having teachers who look like them, the experiences of Black teachers in public and charter schools, and the impact these experiences have on the Black teacher pipeline with speaker Dr. Serrano Legrand Jr. , a math education coordinator and coach for…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, June 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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Meet the Animals with Insectopia
Thu, June 5, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
This program brings 6 animals for a 1 hour program of meet and greets with the invertebrates. Students will have a great time learning about these animals and have the opportunity to hold and/or pet them. Students and adults alike are surprised by how handleable these animals can be. This…
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