We’re proud to partner with BlackStar Film Festival to present Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap—a powerful four-day performance series exploring hidden histories of labor and anti-colonial resistance at Bartram’s Garden. 🌿🌷 Join us for opening night on May 29 with a sunset performance at 7:00 PM, followed by a reception with drinks and dancing under the stars. ✨ (fb)

It’s official! 🎉 This past weekend, our West Oak Lane Library was renamed in honor of Rep. Dwight Evans, recognizing his dedication to education and public service. 📚✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special moment! 🙌 📍Now proudly known as Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane 👋Stop by this week to explore the newly named space, check out our resources, or pick up a new book to read! 📖 Slide 1 is of Rep. Dwight Evans, Mayor Parker, Councilmembers Phillips, Gilmore Richardson, Landau, and many others celebrating the renaming of Dwight Evans Library of Philadelphia. Slide 2 is of Councilmember Phillips, whose team coordinated the celebration and served as emcee for the event. Slide 3 is of Mayor Parker sharing her experience working with Rep. Dwight Evans. Slide 4 is of Mayor Cherelle Parker with Ty Dupass and Sharifah Stevens from the Free Library's Property Management Team. (fb)