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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Navigating & Understanding PA Courts
Wed, July 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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This workshop illuminates the organization and procedures of the Pennsylvania Judicial System with the goal of bringing Pennsylvanians' awareness of and confidence in their courts. We will discuss the different subject matters of each court, knowing your way around the courtroom, how judges…
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Who Was Pontius Pilate?
Fri, July 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
The Roman Empire lasted for approximately one thousand years. Among all the provincial governors sent by Rome to manage its contentious territories, only one remains significant today: Pontius Pilate. While many people know of his actions, few have a clear understanding of who this Roman…
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Photo club
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Our current project is focused on creating a collaborative photo zine. This month we will gather to assemble copies of our zine; everyone is invited to lend a hand with collating, folding and stapling. As always, photo books are always on hand for browsing and Photo Club members are welcome to…
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Why Do Birds Collide With Buildings? A talk by Audubon's Keith Russell
Sat, August 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Print and Picture Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Why do birds collide with buildings? Most people love birds and the joy that they bring to our lives. But birds are in decline throughout the world. Here in the North America our wild bird populations are estimated to have declined by 29% since 1970 which translates to a loss of one in every…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, August 7, 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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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Criminal Court
Wed, August 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual
When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital to advocate on your own behalf and for others in your community. This presentation will provide a primer on Criminal…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, September 4, 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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Equity in Public Education | Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. In 2023, a Commonwealth Court Judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s underfunding of school districts is unconstitutional. In response, state lawmakers in 2024 approved…
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Understanding Deaf Culture: Bridging Communities
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
This engaging and educational program will explore the richness of Deaf culture, focusing on the diversity within the community including Black Deaf identity and Black American Sign Language (BASL). Participants will learn about the history of Deaf culture, the impact of systemic barriers, and…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Mon, September 15, 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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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Expungement
Wed, September 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents. Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan nonprofit that envisions a…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, October 2, 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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Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host - Tony Cuffie…
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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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Daniel Seddiqui, Most Traveled Person of America
Wed, October 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Daniel Seddiqui is a multi-time international bestselling author, inspiring keynote speaker, and educational and travel entrepreneur. His unwavering curiosity and love of people has led him to become the Most Traveled Person in American History, discovering the country in uncharted ways…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant
Wed, October 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for both landlords and tenants. This presentation outlines the various duties and obligations expected of both landlords and tenants and how to seek recourse when these obligations are not met. It will cover how a case gets to court, courtroom…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: How to Administer an Estate
Wed, November 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of dealing with a relative's estate and will after death, the process and many documents required for handling the estate, and where to go to file documents. Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan nonprofit that envisions a…
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Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, November 18, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for ‘Bridging Blocks,’ a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host -…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court
Wed, December 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
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Many PA counties have various problem-solving courts, such as Veterans Court, which is focused on serving Veterans who may be struggling with addiction/substance abuse issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, other serious mental health issues, homlessness, reintegration,…