Events

Conversation About the Importance of Men in the Classroom
Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United StatesSenator Vincent Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes invite you to a conversation about the importance of men in the classroom. As we see less and less men entering the field […]

Reading Opens the World Family Literacy Fair
Salvation Army Haven of Hope 1340 Brown Street, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin Senator Vincent Hughes, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., the American Federation of Teachers, and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers for a fantastic celebration of literacy at the Reading Opens the World Family Literacy Fair!
On Saturday, September 20th, from , we will be giving away 30,000 free books, free Lego Brick Boxes (available while supplies last), laptops, and more. This event will be packed with fun for the whole family, with music, free food, resources, and more!
School and community program staff must be registered with First Book to receive free books. Registration is free and on-site registration will be available. To register in advance, please go to: https://info.firstbook.org/2025ROTWTruck