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SUMMARY:Skyline Sway Dance Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Free Library of Philadelphia’s Special Collections and Music Department for a series of free beginner dance classes! The classes will be held in Skyline Room on the 4th Floor of the library. \nJune 1 – Voguing taught by Rylee Locker \nJuly 6 – Latin Dancing taught by Laurel Card. \nClasses are brought to you by Urban Movement Arts and Laurel Card Latin Dance. This program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – December 2026 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/skyline-sway-dance-classes/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic… and Their Ambivalent Friends
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Award-Winning Philadelphia Magician Robert Malissa \nJoin us for a special hometown performance before Robert Malissa takes his acclaimed show A Case for Magic to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August! \nWhether you’re a lifelong magic lover or the “ambivalent friend” dragged along for the ride\, Malissa’s quick wit\, charm\, and sleight‑of‑hand will win you over. From playing it straight to becoming Mindalagosi: The World’s Greatest Fake Mind reader\, he’ll lie\, cheat\, and astonish you—in the best possible way. \nWhy This Show?\nThis one-of-a-kind performance celebrates the joy of coming together—perfect for Philadelphia’s year-long recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Don’t miss the chance to support a hometown favorite before he sets off across the Atlantic! Plus\, it’s 100% FREE! \nEvent Highlights will include\nA playful\, magical experience for every kind of audience\nAward-winning local magician Robert Malissa\nA festive community event tied to Philly’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations\nA rare chance to see the show before it premieres at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival \nWho needs critics? but here’s what they are saying\n“Solidly joyful…” — Theasy.com\n“Light‑hearted fun\, gasps\, and wonder.” — The Paper \nNo reservations necessary for the Ground Floor Auditorium
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/a-case-for-magic-for-lovers-of-magic-and-their-ambivalent-friends/
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Button
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday\, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library’s Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm – 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button! \nThis program is a part of the exhibition celebrating America’s 250th\, Philadelphia: For the People\, which will be on display from May 2026 – December 2026 in the 2nd Floor West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library. For more information on the Free Library’s Special Collections\, visit freelibrary.org/collections/
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/make-your-own-button/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Controlling the Chaos: Session One
DESCRIPTION:Join Marlena Masitto\, of Philly Neat Freaks\, for a two-part series on getting organized. Session one will explore practical strategies and tips and Session two will build on what you’ve learned\, including a small swap component. \nRegistration is required. This class will be held on the First Floor\, Room 131/132 at Parkway Central Library. \nFor any questions\, please contact Dylan Rooney at rooneyd@freelibrary.org
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/controlling-the-chaos-session-one/
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SUMMARY:Ornamental Plants in Philadelphia Gardens in the Early 1700s
DESCRIPTION:Before 1750\, Philadelphia gardens were not just kitchen gardens\, they also cultivated lots of ornamental plants\, grown for their beauty\, colors\, scent\, and to make nature prints as a form of botanical art. Many of these plants were imported from Europe\, but some were native to the Pennsylvania region. There were gardens in Germantown and at Stenton (James Logan’s estate in north Philadelphia) that cultivated and celebrated vibrant ornamental plants like anemones\, tulips\, daffodils\, roses\, lilies\, columbines\, Polianthes tuberosa\, violets\, and African\, French and European marigolds. \nJoin historian Miranda Mote for a lecture that tells a story of beautiful\, ornamental plants in colonial Philadelphia gardens\, before 1750. \nMiranda Mote\, PhD is a historian\, artist\, and educator based in Philadelphia and the 2023-24 Garden Club of America / Prince Charitable Trusts Rome Prize\, Landscape Architecture Fellow. She teaches history and design\, works with children in K-12 schools and public venues\, designs teaching games for children\, and is currently writing an arts focused literacy and botany curriculum of lessons designed especially for children that live in urban environments.  She established Botanography in 2022 as a non-profit to directly serve students and families in Philadelphia County and believes that every school should have a garden classroom where students can connect with plants every day. \nThis program can be attended in the Skyline Room on Parkway Central’s Fourth Floor. No registration required. Join us earlier in the afternoon for a garden inspired children’s storytime and activity. Learn more here.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/ornamental-plants-in-philadelphia-gardens-in-the-early-1700s/
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SUMMARY:Private Finance\, Public Power: A Free Talk on the History of Bank Supervision in America
DESCRIPTION:Banks may be private\, profit-driven institutions—but the public has always shaped the risks they take and paid the price when they fail.\nPrivate Finance\, Public Power explores this uneasy partnership over two centuries of American history\, from the wildcat banks of the early republic to the rise of federal deposit insurance and modern financial regulation. \nWharton professor Peter Conti-Brown and historian Sean Vanatta bring this story to life with colorful characters and surprising moments: rogues looting failed banks\, con artists posing as government examiners\, bribes paid in oyster dinners\, and reformers struggling to build order out of chaos. Through repeated crises and improvisation\, today’s complex banking oversight system emerged—flawed\, strained\, but largely functional. \nIn this talk\, Wharton professor Peter Conti-Brown explores why this history matters for understanding the challenges facing U.S. banking today. \nThis event will be held in room 131/132 on the first floor of the Heim Center.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/private-finance-public-power-a-free-talk-on-the-history-of-bank-supervision-in-america/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Beekeeping Before 1719
DESCRIPTION:Keeping bees (apiculture) was new to North America in the 1600s\, brought to the north-east by English and German colonists to produce honey and wax. The earliest record of apiculture in Pennsylvania explains how German settlers in Germantown kept honeybees\, cultivated honey and wax\, and celebrated bees with poems and stories. \nJoin historian Miranda Mote for a lecture that tells a story of beekeeping in Germantown before 1719. \nMiranda Mote\, PhD is a historian\, artist\, and educator based in Philadelphia and the 2023-24 Garden Club of America / Prince Charitable Trusts Rome Prize\, Landscape Architecture Fellow. She teaches history and design\, works with children in K-12 schools and public venues\, designs teaching games for children\, and is currently writing an arts focused literacy and botany curriculum of lessons designed especially for children that live in urban environments. She established Botanography in 2022 as a non-profit to directly serve students and families in Philadelphia County and believes that every school should have a garden classroom where students can connect with plants every day. \nThis program can be attended in the Skyline Room on Parkway Central’s Fourth Floor. No registration required. Join us earlier in the afternoon for a bee inspired children’s activity for children first grade and up. Learn more here. 
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/philadelphia-beekeeping-before-1719/
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SUMMARY:Author Laurie Halse Anderson Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting event with Laurie Halse Anderson\, the award‑winning author of many amazing books for kids and teens! \nLaurie has stories that readers all over the world love—more than eight million copies of her books have been sold! Some of her books\, like Speak and Chains\, were even chosen as finalists for the National Book Award\, which is a really big honor for authors. \nUSA 250 \nIn 2026\, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence and the founding of our country.  Laurie’s historical fiction novels Chains\, Forge\, Ashes and Rebellion\,1776 transport us back to that time and illustrate the lives of teenagers growing up during the American Revolutionary War.   In these books\, you can follow enslaved 13-year-old Isabel Gardener and her 5-year-old sister Ruth\, enslaved 14-year-old soldier Curzon Smith\, and working-class teen Elsbeth Culpepper\, as they struggle to make the choices necessary to survive the war years.  Follow them through Boston\, Rhode Island\, New York City\, Philadelphia\, Valley Forge\, Charleston\, and to the war ending Battle of Yorktown\, Virginia.  These books show the issues real people of the time faced as they dealt with family separations and punishments inflicted on them because of slavery\, poverty\, war\, and disease.  As the nation’s founders were declaring that all men are created equal\, with the right to life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness\, the books ask you to think about being in chains while hearing those lofty ideals.  Would you join the army and fight for principles of equality and freedom knowing that they may not apply to you because of the color of your skin\, or gender?  We will be discussing these and other questions as we use Laurie’s books to remember the everyday heroes of our early American history.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/author-laurie-halse-anderson-visit-2/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Laurie Halse Anderson Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting event with Laurie Halse Anderson\, the award‑winning author of many amazing books for kids and teens! \nLaurie has stories that readers all over the world love—more than eight million copies of her books have been sold! Some of her books\, like Speak and Chains\, were even chosen as finalists for the National Book Award\, which is a really big honor for authors. \nUSA 250 \nIn 2026\, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence and the founding of our country. Laurie’s historical fiction novels Chains\, Forge\, Ashes and Rebellion\,1776 transport us back to that time and illustrate the lives of teenagers growing up during the American Revolutionary War. In these books\, you can follow enslaved 13-year-old Isabel Gardener and her 5-year-old sister Ruth\, enslaved 14-year-old soldier Curzon Smith\, and working-class teen Elsbeth Culpepper\, as they struggle to make the choices necessary to survive the war years. Follow them through Boston\, Rhode Island\, New York City\, Philadelphia\, Valley Forge\, Charleston\, and to the war ending Battle of Yorktown\, Virginia. These books show the issues real people of the time faced as they dealt with family separations and punishments inflicted on them because of slavery\, poverty\, war\, and disease. As the nation’s founders were declaring that all men are created equal\, with the right to life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness\, the books ask you to think about being in chains while hearing those lofty ideals. Would you join the army and fight for principles of equality and freedom knowing that they may not apply to you because of the color of your skin\, or gender? We will be discussing these and other questions as we use Laurie’s books to remember the everyday heroes of our early American history. \nAbout Laurie\nLaurie lives right here in Philadelphia—and she enjoys eating cheesesteaks while she writes her books! \nEvent Details\nThe event will be held in the Montgomery Auditorium on the Ground Floor of the Parkway Central Library.\nBooks will be available to buy if you’d like one signed! \nWe hope you’ll join us for an exciting conversation with Laurie Halse Anderson.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/author-laurie-halse-anderson-visit/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Docuseries Preview and Discussion: My Father\, Dick Allen
DESCRIPTION:As spring training heats up and Opening Day nears\, the Free Library invites baseball fans and history lovers alike to an exclusive first look at the upcoming five-part docuseries My Father\, Dick Allen—a compelling portrait of one of the game’s most electrifying and misunderstood legends. \nTold through the intimate lens of family\, the series charts Dick Allen’s extraordinary rise from his barrier-breaking early years in Philadelphia to his MVP season on Chicago’s South Side\, culminating in his long-overdue induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. \nJoin us for a special screening of Episode One\, a five-minute extended trailer\, and a lively panel discussion moderated by Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist Mike Sielski. \nPanelists: \nAndy Billman\, two-time Emmy winner\, director of My Father\, Dick Allen\nRichard Allen\, Jr.\, son of Dick Allen\nTodd Radom\, sports branding expert\nJacob Goldfinger\, author and Dick Allen expert\nSharon Pannozzo\, executive producer\, CEO of Mermaid Media Group \nRegister Here
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/docuseries-preview-and-discussion-my-father-dick-allen/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community First Plan Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:This in-person community focus group is part of Friends of the Rail Park’s Community First Plan\, an effort to understand how the Rail Park can grow in ways that reflect its values and responsibilities to the neighborhoods it runs through. These conversations help guide how we approach growth with care and accountability while exploring how we can amplify work being done within our communities and what connections we can make to further their causes.\n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore how the Rail Park can support economic opportunity\, housing\, culture\, and the environment\, centering the experiences and priorities of people who live and work nearby. \nA project of this scale should not grow or change without the voices of the communities it runs through and alongside. The Community First Plan places those voices at the center to help ensure the Rail Park benefits neighborhoods in meaningful\, tangible ways. \nAll participants will receive a Visa gift card. Food and childcare will be provided. \nIf you need any accommodations including translation or food options\, please email us at friends@therailpark.org.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/community-first-plan-focus-group/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
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SUMMARY:Heated Rivalry in the Library: The Show\, The Books\, and the Fandom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon celebrating Heated Rivalry – the show\, the books\, and the fandom that loves it all. \nFeaturing a panel of romance authors including Xio Axelrod\, Rosie Danan\, and Joanna Shupe\, and moderated by superfan Shaye Lefkowitz\, this will be a wide-ranging discussion about the show that’s taken the world by storm and the fans who made it happen. From dance parties to fan edits – we’re taking a deep dive! \nBooks and more will be available to be purchased at the event.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/heated-rivalry-in-the-library-the-show-the-books-and-the-fandom/
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Power: Celebrating Welcoming Week and National Voter Registration Day
DESCRIPTION:New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for YOU! \nWhether you’re just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand\, join us for a day of learning\, sharing\, and community-building! Let’s shape the future of Philly—together. \nWhat’s Happening? Over 10 amazing partners will be offering FREE workshops and resources to help you: \n\nNavigate city services like citizenship classes and local government\nGet registered to vote—with multilingual support!\nConnect with local organizations doing powerful work in your community\nPLUS: Free swag for all attendees!\n\nParticipating Partners Include: \nAsian Americans United (AAU)\nCommittee of Seventy (C70)\nCAIR Philadelphia\nDepartment of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS)\nPhiladelphia City Commissioners (OCC)\nMuseum of the American Revolution (MoAR)\nOffice of Immigrant Affairs (OIA)\nPhiladelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)\nPhiladelphia Department of Health\nThe Welcoming Center (TWC)\nThe Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) \nCome curious\, leave empowered. Let’s build a stronger\, more connected Philly—together!
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/pathways-to-power-celebrating-welcoming-week-and-national-voter-registration-day/
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SUMMARY:Tea for Three: Lady Bird\, Pat\, and Betty.
DESCRIPTION:What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President’s wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. \nEntrance is FREE. No reservations are required. Come by yourself or bring a friend! \nTea for Three will be held in the Montgomery Auditorium on the ground floor of the Parkway Central Library.\nFor more information\, contact Joe Shemtov at shemtovj@freelibrary.org \n“Good stories…subtle…​even silence is filled with emotion.”\n– The New York Times”\nA fascinating evening…laced with insight\, emotion and humor.”\n– Times Herald-Record\, NY
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/tea-for-three-lady-bird-pat-and-betty/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Kelpius to the Rod of Iron: Cults and New Religious Movements in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:The state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia are home to a diverse array of churches and religious organizations. This program will outline the history of some of the most famous religious monuments of our region. We will begin in the 17th century with the figure of Johannes Kelpius\, a German Pietist who established an apocalyptic religious community in the Wissahickon Valley. We will then move to the 19th century to examine the Theosophical Society\, a new religion that merged East and West\, whose United Lodge is still located in Center City. We will conclude by discussing the Iron Rod Ministries\, an offshoot of the Korean American Unification Church\, which until recently was headquartered in Wayne County\, east of the city of Scranton. \nOri Tavor is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies and Director of the MA Program at the department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations\, the University of Pennsylvania. He studies the history of utopian thought\, new religious movements\, and the intersection between religion and the state. \nAttend this program in person in the Education\, Philosophy and Religion Department\, or view it live on Zoom by registering at https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cNQ2q3fvQ4CqWBN9IgeFXw#/registration
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/from-kelpius-to-the-rod-of-iron-cults-and-new-religious-movements-in-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T143000
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SUMMARY:Night Side Songs - A Musical
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents a ninety-minute new musical\, Night Side Songs. The performance explores the intimacy of illness\, mortality\, and the incredible dignity of caregivers through the story of Yasmine Holly\, a fictional character informed by interviews with real doctors\, hospital staff\, and patients\, many from right here in Philadelphia. Night Side Songs is a musical convergence which reflects and celebrates Philly’s “eds and meds” community with humor\, grace\, and profound empathy. The production will tour local hospitals\, community centers\, and places of worship for two weeks before its run at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. \nDirected by Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Taibi Magar. Night Side Songs is supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. \nNo need for registration\, this performance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/night-side-songs-a-musical/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
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SUMMARY:2025 Compass
DESCRIPTION:Each new year\, many of us set ambitious goals with the intention to move forward. Unfortunately\, for even those who made it past Quitter’s Day\, the weight of anticipation and truth that transformation takes time\, leads to disappointment. \nIn this one-hour presentation\, you’ll develop some skills and personal insight in the hopes you can reengage with your goals\, equipped with greater purpose and passion. This session blends motivational insights with practical strategies\, to allow you to quickly explore and enhance your personal strengths. You will be able to practice techniques to build confidence and resilience\, participate in an interactive discussion\, and have an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized insight from the facilitator and ISSNAF colleagues. \n(Re)Discover Key Experiences: Learn how to tap into your unique strengths and values to inspire yourself to lead authentically.\nClarity in Vision: Craft a compelling vision that aligns with your personal and professional goals and decide what you might communicate further to motivate and engage your team or colleagues.\nActionable Strategies: Develop a personalized action plan to implement your insights immediately and make a tangible impact in your world. \nPresenter: Farnia Fresnel\, MBA\, PMP\, PCC\, Global Executive and Leadership Coach\, Founder & President of The Lenserf Group\, EYP Academy\, and Leadership COGS \nThe FREE event will take place in the fourth floor Skyline Room. No reservations are necessary but seating is limited.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/2025-compass/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T193000
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SUMMARY:Authors Of ‘What’s Next: A Backstage Pass To The West Wing’ Coming\, Sept. 11\, Part Of The Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation’s Author Series Events
DESCRIPTION:Join the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at Parkway Central Library for a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing\, as told by authors and cast-members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The event begins at 7:30 pm on Wednesday\, September 11th\, and is a ‘Pay What You Wish’ event. \nWith compelling insights from more than 100 cast and crew members\, What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing explores what made the show so popular\, it’s timeless appeal and how its focus on public service continues to inspire. Already a New York Times bestseller\, the book features never-before-told stories and documents the show’s remarkable history and legacy.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/authors-of-whats-next-a-backstage-pass-to-the-west-wing-coming-sept-11-part-of-the-free-library-of-philadelphia-foundations-author-series-events/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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SUMMARY:Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Evidence Based Prevention of Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program on gun violence prevention from a public health perspective\, featuring Sara Solomon and Bernadette Hohl of the Penn Injury Science Center. Bernadette leads research on neighborhood factors affecting health and safety\, while Sara directs street outreach efforts with 15 years of community engagement. We’ll explore Philadelphia’s evidence-based programs for youth\, aimed at reducing gun violence. \nWe will meet on the Second Floor of Parkway Central in Science and Wellness. Registration is not required but is appreciated. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at 215-686-5394.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/penn-meds-health-talk-tuesdays-evidence-based-prevention-of-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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