🍀 March 2025 🍀

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Free Library is proud to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history. We are excited to offer a variety of events, discussions, and curated book lists to highlight the achievements, struggles, and stories of women across the world.

Join us in recognizing the diverse voices and powerful legacies of women as we explore literature, history, and art that inspire change and empowerment. Stay connected by checking out our events calendar for upcoming programs and resources throughout the month!

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March Author Events

Join us this season for an opportunity to engage in compelling and dynamic discussions right here in Philadelphia!

•  March 3: Chris Hayes (The Sirens' Call) in conversation with Kate Shaw

•  March 6: Lauren Francis-Sharma (Casualties of Truth) in conversation with Airea D. Matthews

•  March 13: Joshua Bennett (Spoken Word: A Cultural History)

• March 18: Laurie Woolever (Care and Feeding: A Memoir) in conversation with Reem Kassis

• March 19: Fawn Weaver (Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest) in conversation with Michelle Miller

• March 20: Blake Gopnik (The Maverick's Museum: Albert Barnes and His American Dream) 

• March 24: Samantha Harvey (Orbital)

• March 26: Noliwe Rooks (Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children) in conversation with Benjamin Herold

• March 27: Peter Wolf (Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses) in conversation with Larry Platt

Miss an Author Event? You can always watch the recording on our YouTube!

More to Explore in March

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with the Holmesburg Library as Jessica Carroll leads a sing-along of your favorite Irish tunes! This celebration of Irish culture is fun for the whole family. ✨

In celebration of Women's History Month, we invite you to join the Block/Henderson Duo for a free recital featuring music for flute and piano composed or arranged by female composers! 🎶

This event will take place on March 17 at 12:00 p.m. in Parkway Central's Music Department. Registration is encouraged through Eventbrite.

As you can see, great things are happening at the Free Library! Please consider making a gift today to advance literacy and inspire curiosity.