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2026 Free Library Author Series

The Citizen is partnering with the Free Library again to bring thinkers, doers, creators and dreamers to the stage. Join us

By Courtney DuChene
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The Caring Company

A new book argues that corporations must orient their core activities away from profits if capitalism is to survive, and thrive, in this present moment.

By Isaac Getz and Laurent Marbacher
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Toni Morrison’s Philadelphia

An art exhibit and scholarly center inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning author speak to our political and cultural moment. Will we heed her call?

By Dr. James Peterson
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This Is the Only Kingdom Author Event

Author Jaquira Díaz will talk about her new novel at a Free Library event on October 30 — and again with Taller Puertorriqueño in January

By Courtney DuChene
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“What it Means to Carry the Weight of Death”

MSNBC contributor and award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee shared insights from his new book, A Thousand Ways To Die, at a Citizen / Free Library Author event last week

By Malcolm Burnley

Hallee Adelman’s “Horrible Day”

The Main Line author, filmmaker and educator's latest book is an allegory about the impact of gun violence on kids

By Malcolm Burnley
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A Thousand Ways to Die

MSNBC contributor Trymaine Lee’s new book chronicles the cost of violence on the Black experience in America. See him at the Free Library on September 11

By Trymaine Lee
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club with the Most Banned Author in The Country

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member sits down with the first member of the Banned Book Club, George M. Johnson, to discuss the successful effort to fight back against book bans nationwide

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi Banned Book Club on How World War Z Reveals Our Weaknesses

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Max Brooks about the underlying theme of his contemporary classic novel

By Ali Velshi

No Time to Smile

The glorious revival of James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room by Quintessence Theatre reminds us that art, at its best, is not simply what we watch — it’s what we confront ourselves with

By Dr. James Peterson