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Social Science and History Department of Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia

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On Wednesday June 10th at Parkway Central Library, join baseball researcher Mike Walsh of @sabr for a presentation about the story of the 1966 Phillies, also known as the "Wheeze Kids."
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Register now to explore the first 100 days of judicial service with @PA4ModernCourts today at 5:30 P.M. at Parkway Central Library. Unable to attend in person? This program is also availably virtually via Zoom.
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On Monday June 1 at 6 p.m. at Parkway Central, join us for a free screening of @ScribeVideo Precious Places—a special premiere featuring six new short documentaries from the Precious Places Community History Project.
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On Wednesday June 3 at 6 p.m., join Karen Ellingson of the @genealogypa for a session on Pennsylvania tapestry. This session will be held virtually on Zoom.
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#TBthursday
An 1868 map of Fairmont Park, Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia's history has long been defined by its ethic, religious, and racial diversity, though this diversity has often resulted in conflict. Come to Parkway Central tomorrow at 6 p.m. for a discussion about this with historian Paul Kahan.
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On Thursday June 4 at Parkway Central, join University of Pennsylvania historian Bean Velocci and Bryn Mawr College professor Colby Gordon for a discussion on Velocci's new book: Sex Isn't Real.
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As we get closer to the semiquincentennial, come down to Parkway Central Library on Wednesday, May 20 for a discussion on Paul Kahan's book, Philadelphia: A Narrative History.
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Explore the first 100 days of judicial service with @PA4ModernCourts where some of our newly elected judges discuss the challenges and responsibilities faced in their first months, from courtroom management, public trust, and more.
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Come down to Parkway Central tomorrow between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for Legal Advice Live! Residents can get advice on matters related to family law, housing, wills and estate, and more.
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On Wednesday June 10 at Parkway Central Library, baseball statistician and researcher Mike Walsh of @sabr will present the story of the 1966 Phillies, often called the "Wheeze Kids."
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Join us today at 6 p.m. in the Social Science and History Department for an author talk and discussion with Rhae Lynne Barnes about her new book: Darkology.
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With your @FreeLibrary card, you can access trusted, in-depth genealogy resources at no cost. Whether you’re just starting your family tree or digging deeper into your heritage, these tools make it easier than ever to uncover your story.
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This May, the @FreeLibrary celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the generations of contributions to American history, society, and culture.
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#tbthursday
A 1838 hand colored steel engraving of the Schuylkill Water Works by William Henry Bartlett.
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Join historian, Miranda Mote tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway Central for a lecture that tells a story of beautiful, ornamental plants in colonial Philadelphia gardens, before 1750.
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Come visit Parkway Central Library this Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a preview screening of "Gritty but Global," and learn how Philadelphia came to embrace soccer, and became a World Cup City.
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On Wednesday May 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway Central, join @PA4ModernCourts for a course on why a contract is a legally enforceable promise and how to enforce or defend it if it is broken, and who is responsible for harm and damages.
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Date Change: Legal Advice Live ! with The Young Lawyers Division of the @PhilaBar will now be happening on Tuesday, May 12 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Parkway Central Library.
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With the World Cup upcoming, the Social Science and History Department is partnering with the Great Game Lab at Arizona State University and New America to explore how Philadelphia came to embrace soccer, the world's most popular sport.
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