Bridging Blocks Events

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

When: January 6, 2026
Where: Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118

How is art changing in the age of artificial intelligence? Will this be the end of human creativity and the artistic world, or is not all hope lost?

When: January 7, 2026
Where: Hockessin Public Library 1023 Valley Rd Hockessin, DE 19707

How is art changing in the age of artificial intelligence? Will this be the end of human creativity and the artistic world, or is not all hope lost?

When: January 13, 2026
Where: Parkway Central Library 4th Floor Skyline Room 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Is there a universal solution? What are the opportunities and challenges that come with immigration?

When: January 14, 2026
Where: Kennett Square Library 320 E State St Kennett Square, PA 19348

Is the American dream realistic in the context of when it was written? Is it realistic and attainable now?

When: January 20, 2026
Where: Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane 2000 E Washington Ln Philadelphia, PA 19138

Is there a universal solution? What are the opportunities and challenges that come with immigration?

When: January 21, 2026
Where: Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Hwy N Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

What would you say to the local leaders who have the power to change these rates? Are the benefits of a higher cost of living worth it?

When: January 27, 2026
Where: L.A.M.P. Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians 1500 Spring Garden St #230 Philadelphia, PA 19130

How did we get here, and how do we move forward to build a city where information, opportunity, and independence are accessible to everyone?

When: January 29, 2026
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Is Philadelphia doing all it can to ensure its older residents can retire in comfort and security? What is it like for older residents in the city?