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Nadia Salomon and London Ladd Author and Illustrator Visit
Mon, June 30, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us for an exciting author and illustrator presentation with Nadia Salomon and London Ladd who will both be in Philadelphia for the American Library Association Annual Conference. A VOICE OF HOPE just won the Black Caucus of the American Library Association's BCALA…
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W.E.B. Du Bois: Architect of a New World Movement of Thought
Tue, July 1, 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. This event is part of a research symposium on W.E.B. Du…
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Improving Public Safety | A Bridging Blocks Community Conversation
Tue, July 8, 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. July Discussion Topic | Improving Public Safety in Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia launched a series of initiatives to build safer…
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60 Years of LGBTQ+ Liberation in Philadelphia
Wed, July 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
On July 4, 1965, 39 members of gay and lesbian organizations from various Eastern cities across the U.S. picketed outside Independence Hall to advocate for rights and dignity. Over the following 60 years, Philadelphia has remained a central hub for organized efforts aimed at achieving liberation…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, July 10, 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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Author Talk | Betrayed: Violence Against Women
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In a career that spanned four decades, Meg Groff worked as a legal aid attorney for woman and children victims of domestic violence. Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer’s Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor is Groff’s account, which includes both the…
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Trouble On The Line: An Interview With a Retired FBI Hostage Negotiator
Wed, July 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join Librarian Dick Levinson on July 16 at 11:00 a.m. for a virtual Zoom program when he interviews retired FBI Hostage Negotiator Mark Thundercloud. The program is brought to you by Central Senior Services. During his decades with the FBI, Mark Thundercloud has negotiated…
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Rediscovering the Blues: Rock n' Roll Seminar
Wed, July 16, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00-7:30 PM in the Music Department. RSVP Have you heard of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin? Probably. How about Big Bill Broonzy, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, and Muddy Waters? Perhaps not. During this seminar, attendees will explore the music and careers of the blues greats…
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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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Photo club
Tue, July 29, 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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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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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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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. 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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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual
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.
Virtual
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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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.
Virtual
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…