CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: YOU MATTER!

Civic engagement is the banner of democratic participation at the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia. The Free Library of Philadelphia’s mission and vision keeps expanding with addition to their new democratic space.  The Parkway Central Library is a majestic building for all: residents, visitors, returning citizens and homeless Philadelphians.

It is not just a library! It is a democratic community that serves all.

I have become a regular at the library as I seek to rejuvenate both my brain and spirit. I have had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy book presentations, use their career job seeking center as well as learn through historical presentations from civil rights issues to cartography.

 On April 12th, 2019 the Parkway Library opened new spacing in which civic engagement continues to flourish.  As many municipalities prepared themselves to run democratic primaries, I urge everyone to find out where your local legislator and or school board candidate stand on the issue of continued funding for libraries and community engagement.

Take a moment and find out who is running in your district, what their agenda and most importantly where do she/he stands on public education, adult literacy, ESL literacy and resources for new Americans. Visit your local library and find out what funding deficit does it have? What are the new programs your community can benefit from? Support all and every endeavor by your local library.

 I leave you with two magnificent pictures of the People’s Literacy Haven: The Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway.