Black History Month at the Free Library
Join us at the Free Library of Philadelphia this February for Black History Month programs celebrating history, culture, and community. Enjoy free events for all ages at library locations across the city.
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Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States
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bitebrave Feeding Lab
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe bitebrave Feeding Lab workshop is designed specifically for families with infants in their first year of life, addressing common concerns and questions about introducing allergenic foods to babies. The event will feature live demonstrations of both traditional spoon-feeding techniques and baby-led weaning recipes, providing parents with practical, science-backed approaches to early childhood nutrition. Workshop […]
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How to Be the Best Ally of LGBTQ+ Older Pennsylvanians
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us in the Skyline Room for a panel discussion: 'How to Be the Best Ally: Building Bridges, Building Community.’ The key qualities of an ally are the desire to learn and understand and to help LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.) people feel supported and included and to address barriers to fairness and […]
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Inaugurating the Year of James Baldwin: God’s Revolutionary Voice
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the official launch of the Year of James Baldwin, a year-long celebration in Philadelphia of the 100th birth anniversary of American essayist, novelist, playwright, poet, and activist James Baldwin. […]
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Boss: The Black Experience in Business Film Screening
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us in the Business Resource and Innovation Center for a screening of PBS's documentary Boss: The Black Experience in Business. Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship, where skill, industriousness, ingenuity and sheer courage in the face of overwhelming odds provide the backbone of this nation’s economic and social growth. This event will be […]
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Grace Lin | Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA New York Times bestselling children’s author and illustrator, Grace Lin earned the Newbery Honor for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, the Theodor Geisel Honor for Ling and Ting, and the Caldecott Honor for A Big Mooncake for Little Star. Her novel When the Sea Turned to Silver was a National Book Award Finalist. Recognized by former President Obama’s administration as a Champion of […]
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Comix Club
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe'll gather in the Art Department, on Parkway Central Library's 2nd floor from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Anyone age 18+ who is interested in making comics, or just kickin’ back and reading ‘em is welcome to stop by! For those in the mood to ink, we will be providing some blank paneled pages and other drawing supplies. Recently we started […]
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5th Annual Poe Party
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt's the Fifth Annual Raven Society Poe Party & we are having a Rave'N! Edgar Allan Poe is turning 215 and at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, we never turn down a chance to celebrate a Quindebicentennial! This party will have everything: Good snacks and fun libations Sparkly white dress code Raucous bingo-tainment with […]
