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SUMMARY:Black History Month at the Free Library
DESCRIPTION: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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LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:bitebrave Feeding Lab
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nWorkshop participants will benefit from: \nLive cooking demonstrations focused on safe preparation of allergenic foods\nEvidence-based tips from a Drexel Food Lab nutrition expert\nPractical meal preparation and safe storage strategies\nPerspectives on food introduction from Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/bitebrave-feeding-lab/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Be the Best Ally of LGBTQ+ Older Pennsylvanians
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 justice for everyone. \nThis is the first community meeting held by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging LGBTQ+ Advisory Council\, formulated in 2024\, and it promises to be an afternoon of enlightening conversation\, exhibitors\, and light refreshments. \nOur panel will consist of : \nJack Eilber is the Deputy Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. He also serves as the Department’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion coordinator and represents PDA on the Diversity\, Equity\, Belonging\, and Inclusion Interagency Workgroup\, which is led by the Office of Administration. Jack also represents PDA\, the Department of Health’s HIV Planning Group\, the Governor’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs Aging Workgroup\, and the LGBTQ+ Older Adult Advocacy Team based out of Allegheny County. \nSouthwest Senior Center Director Paulette Cunningham\, a steadfast ally of this community\, who will discuss her ongoing efforts to provide support\, raise awareness\, and foster greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ seniors at Southwest and beyond.\nGary Hines from the Gary Hines Consulting Group\, LLC\, an activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues. He has served on the boards of the William Way Community Center\, Men of All Colors Together\, and Liberty City Democrats. Hines has also been involved with the Colours Organization\, Philly Black Gay Pride\, and the Mayor’s Commission for African American Males.\nRabbi Erica Steelman\, healthcare chaplain\, educator\, and consultant\, join us on the panel as well. Rabbi Erica has over 13 years of experience providing direct spiritual care to members of a skilled nursing community. In addition\, Rabbi Erica has been an advocate and innovator for LGBTQ+ inclusion\, developing and sharing resources and educating healthcare clinicians\, students\, educators\, and administrators.\nTom McCauley resides at the John C. Anderson LGBT Friendly Apartment in Philadelphia. Tom\, a hair stylist and retired actor\, is always on the move\, heading to the gym\, getting together with friends\, and attending most of our events and activities. He’ll discuss how feeling safe and welcomed where you live is a vital part of healthy aging\, and that being an ally is respecting and honoring people who may not be like you and advocating for you when others may not. \nThe panel will be rounded out with LGBTQ+ seniors who will share their stories of resilience. \nIt’s very likely that you know someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community\, as there are nearly 500\,000 Pennsylvanians identifying as such. We’ll share stories of resilience and provide educational information about allyship\, along with new tools you can use to connect with and build bridges within this community. \nRegistration encouraged but not required.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/how-to-be-the-best-ally-of-lgbtq-older-pennsylvanians/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inaugurating the Year of James Baldwin: God’s Revolutionary Voice
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. Through citywide reading groups at community centers\, churches\, high schools\, universities\, and libraries; year-long events and film screenings; and a podcast\, the Year of James Baldwin will celebrate the relevance of Baldwin’s life and ideas for a new America that we must achieve. This launch event will include speakers\, documentary footage screenings\, and intercivilizational cultural performance. Refreshments will be served. \nThis event will run from 11am-5pm and will take place in the Skyline Room\, 4th Floor\, Parkway Central Library\, accessible from the main elevators. RSVP is requested at: bit.ly/year-james-baldwin \nOrganized by the Saturday Free School for Philosophy & Black Liberation in partnership with the the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Education\, Philosophy\, and Religion Department.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/inaugurating-the-year-of-james-baldwin-gods-revolutionary-voice/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boss: The Black Experience in Business Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nThis event will be in the BRIC on the ground floor of Parkway Central Library. The movie will run from approximately 5-7pm. RSVP is requested at: https://bit.ly/3RYgwlt
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-film-screening/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grace Lin | Chinese Menu: The History\, Myths\, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods
DESCRIPTION:A 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 Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling\, Lin was awarded the Children’s Literature Legacy Award from the American Library Association. She also provides commentary for New England Public Radio\, book reviews for The New York Times\, and she hosts the podcasts kidlitwomen* and Kids Ask Authors. In Chinese Menu\, she serves up insights on the history\, legends\, and myths behind favorite American Chinese dishes. \nHigh Street Hospitality Group founder and co-owner Ellen Yin operates some of the country’s most acclaimed eateries\, including a.kitchen + bar\, Fork\, High Street Restaurant & Bakery\, The Wonton Project\, and High Street Hoagies. In 2023 she was named “Outstanding Restaurateur” by the James Beard Foundation Awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School\, she is involved with several community-centric organizations\, including the Sisterly Love Collective and the Independent Restaurant Coalition\, and she sits on the Board of “The Philadelphia Award.”
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/grace-lin-chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-american-chinese-foods/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Comix Club
DESCRIPTION:We’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 gathering comics made during these meetings for a future Comix Club zine! \nComix Club attendees will also have the opportunity to view our Philadelphia Comics Collection (PCC)! This collection contains work by local comix artists\, which are often also printed and published in Philly. The entirety of this collection is catalogued and available for library use. If you can’t make it to Comix Club\, the whole collection can be found on special PCC-designated shelves by the Art & Literature Reference Desk. Please be aware that the content of many of these comics is mature and graphic in nature\, and so readers must be 18 and up. \nOne continuous goal for Comix Club is to continue to build this inclusive and precious in-house collection. If you are a Philadelphia-based artist with a comic of your own\, or have any local comics you’d like to donate to PCC\, feel free to bring them to our meet-ups!
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/comix-club/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Poe Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s the Fifth Annual Raven Society Poe Party & we are having a Rave’N! \nEdgar Allan Poe is turning 215 and at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation\, we never turn down a chance to celebrate a Quindebicentennial! \nThis party will have everything: \n\nGood snacks and fun libations\nSparkly white dress code\nRaucous bingo-tainment with prizes\nand more!\n\nRaven Society members get access to special ticket prices! Existing members\, please check your email for access to tickets.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/5th-annual-poe-party/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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