Power Up! Civic Awareness with the Free Library

This fall, the Free Library of Philadelphia is teaming up with Temple University’s Dr. Aaron Smith, an Assistant Professor of Africology and African American Studies, to present an enlightening six-part series titled “Power Up!”

Love, Liberty & The Pursuit of Justice: Listen to the Voices Behind the Votes

As the world moves beyond the pandemic, 2023 marks a pivotal moment for the future of the city of Philadelphia. Residents are casting their votes in the primary and general elections that will fill key civil servant roles which include the mayor, sheriff, municipal court, and a special election for city controller.