06/23/2026
History at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Visit us at the Parkway Central Library and view our extensive history, social science, and genealogy book collections! Curious about social issues like civil rights, women's rights, family dynamics, politics, war, drug and alcohol use, poverty, true crime...and more? Researching your family history? We're here for you! While you're here, don't miss the Map Collection with historical maps of Philadelphia, or the Government Publications and Legal Reference collections.
06/23/2026
06/17/2026
Come to Parkway Central Library on July 30 at 6 p.m. for another exclusive screening of the third part of the docuseries My Father, Dick Allen. This episode focuses on Dick Allen's time in Philadelphia.
Free Library of Philadelphia
My Father, Dick Allen
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/171174
06/13/2026
With the All-Star coming to Philadelphia in July, join celebrated sports designer Todd Radom on July 9 at Parkway Central for a discussion on his new book: "The Ballpark and Beyond: An Illustrated Celebration of Baseball's Rich History."
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/166094
06/08/2026
This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with events, programs, and resources that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories.
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/5648
06/05/2026
On Monday June 8 at Parkway Central, Dr. Brian Kwoba will present his new book "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism," winner of the 2026 Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book Award from the Caribbean Philosophical Association.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/169097
06/04/2026
On Wednesday June 10th at Parkway Central Library, join baseball researcher Mike Walsh of Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) for a presentation about the story of the 1966 Phillies, also known as the "Wheeze Kids."
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/168501
06/03/2026
Part 1 of Pathways of the Past: Pennsylvania Tapestry with Karen Ellingson.
06/03/2026
Part 2 of Pathways of the Past: Pennsylvania Tapestry with Karen Ellingson.
06/03/2026
Register now to explore the first 100 days of judicial service with Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts today at 5:30 P.M. at Parkway Central Library. Unable to attend in person? This program is also availably virtually via Zoom.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/164718
06/01/2026
On Monday June 1 at 6 p.m. at Parkway Central, join us for a free screening of Scribe Video Center Precious Places—a special premiere featuring six new short documentaries from the Precious Places Community History Project.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/170645
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