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Discuss TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
Breakout & Refreshments (RSVP Required)
Saturday, June 13
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
2nd Floor Multipurpose RoomAfter the livestream, stay for a community discussion and light refreshments. 15+ TED Talks. One national conversation. We’re joining libraries across the country to livestream TED Democracy.
After the livestream program of 15+ brand-new TED Talks, Watch TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures (11am-12:30pm), stay for a community discussion recap and light refreshments from 12:30-2pm (RSVP required).

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, our library will host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a daylong symposium featuring 15+ original TED Talks focused on the future of democracy.
Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to America’s 250th birthday celebrations, this landmark event convenes bold thinkers and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions designed to inform and inspire.
Through a collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and the American Library Association, and sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts, libraries across the country are hosting satellite livestream events — expanding access to these critical conversations and fostering local engagement nationwide.
We’re proud to serve as a host site and bring this important civic moment to our local community.
Free and open to the public!
What to Expect
● Livestream of 15+ brand-new TED Talks from the stage in Philadelphia
● A welcoming space for shared civic engagement
● Opportunities for reflection
● An interactive community discussion and light refreshments (RSVP Required)
#TEDDemocracy #America250 #BrowardCountyLibrary
A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
AGE GROUP: | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Learning Program | Speaker | Discussion/Lecture |
TAGS: | America 250 |
Main Library
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |

