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.

On October 29 at Parkway Central, anthropologist Meredith Small, Professor Emerita at Cornell University, presents her n...
09/24/2026

On October 29 at Parkway Central, anthropologist Meredith Small, Professor Emerita at Cornell University, presents her new book Family; How the Need for Connection Shapes and Forms Our Lives.
Free Library of Philadelphia
Cornell University
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/183442

Join Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts , The Public Interest Law Center, and Carpenters' Hall on September 28 at Parkway ...
09/22/2026

Join Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts , The Public Interest Law Center, and Carpenters' Hall on September 28 at Parkway Central as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/174583

On October 7 at the Free Library of Philadelphia join former SNL head writer and University of Pennsylvania visiting sc...
09/17/2026

On October 7 at the Free Library of Philadelphia join former SNL head writer and University of Pennsylvania visiting scholar Harper Steele for a reading her forthcoming memoir exploring her comically self destructive 30+ years as a writer in entertainment.

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/178626

On Saturday September 26 at 9 a.m., visit Parkway Central for the 3rd Annual Philly Civics Fair & Panel Discussion. Lear...
09/17/2026

On Saturday September 26 at 9 a.m., visit Parkway Central for the 3rd Annual Philly Civics Fair & Panel Discussion. Learn how technology is reshaping civic life, democracy, and public engagement.
Free Library of Philadelphia
WHYY
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/174574

From September 15 through October 15, explore through free programs at libraries across Philadelphia. Celebrate divers...
09/15/2026

From September 15 through October 15, explore through free programs at libraries across Philadelphia. Celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, discover new stories and experiences, and visit a library near you.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/7675

Come over to Parkway Central on September 16 at 6 p.m. and learn about the Freedom of Information Act, and how it forms ...
09/11/2026

Come over to Parkway Central on September 16 at 6 p.m. and learn about the Freedom of Information Act, and how it forms the basis for government transparency in the United States.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/174696

Join us on September 16th for an overview of the Freedom of Information Act. The basis for government transparency, part...
09/11/2026

Join us on September 16th for an overview of the Freedom of Information Act. The basis for government transparency, participants will learn about the law's origins and its applications in Pennsylvania, while also gathering inspiration and tips for filing your own public records requests.

Event details below:
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/174696

On October 26, join us for a virtual only webinar about filing your taxes while self-employed. Hannah Cole, founder of S...
09/08/2026

On October 26, join us for a virtual only webinar about filing your taxes while self-employed. Hannah Cole, founder of Sunlight Tax, is a tax expert, artist, and small business owner who specializes in working with self-employed people.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/181563

Join us in Room 108 on the First Floor for an overview of the history of immigration to the United States from the 1600’...
09/03/2026

Join us in Room 108 on the First Floor for an overview of the history of immigration to the United States from the 1600’s to the present. Our presentation will discuss the legal, political and attitudinal reactions to immigrants over time.
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/175785

Tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Parkway Central, national chess champion Jennifer Shahade will discuss her new book, "Thinking Sid...
09/01/2026

Tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Parkway Central, national chess champion Jennifer Shahade will discuss her new book, "Thinking Sideways: How to Think like a Chessplayer and Win at Life." Come on over to improve your game skills!
Free Library of Philadelphia
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/175871

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