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Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Mon, February 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Fight Poverty with Serve Philadelphia Vista Corps
Mon, February 24, 2025
1:30 P.M.
General Information Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Serve Philadelphia Vista Corps will be tabling at the Parkway Central Library lobby. Come get free swag, giveaways and find out how you can volunteer to help fight poverty in Philadelphia. For more information contact Sarah Chalmin at sarah.chalmin@phila.gov
LEAP Movie Matinee
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tween Talk
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Story Quilting with Mama Carla
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Combine the tales of the African diaspora with the opportunity to create your very own tied quilt square. Mama Carla Wiley will show you how to tell your stories in words and cloth. For children, teens, and families.
LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Let your creativity shine! Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.
Afro-Caribbean Healing Dance Class
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Come out to Overbrook Park library to participate in Afro-Caribbean dance classes with MYDesires Traditional Arts, suitable for everyone. Through the universal language of dance, we will create spaces where individuals can come together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.…
Hip Hop History Lesson: The Role of the DJ
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Different kinds of equipment used to produce sound throughout the history of DJing will be demonstrated. Participants can learn about the role of the DJ in the proliferation of Hip Hop music, and some relevant celebrities that also DJ will be highlighted (like Shaquille O'Neal).…
Build a Nanobot with Stevie "The Inventor"
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed to ignite creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and encourage future inventors! Each child will assemble their own nanobot using carefully curated DIY kits, gaining hands-on experience in mechanics, electronics, and design. By the end of the…
Mindful Movement w/ Mx. Craig
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join Mx. Craig in Mindful Movement at the Haverford Avenue Library. We will explore different methods of meditation - moving, sitting and sound bath meditation. Please bring water, dress comfortably and prepare to prioritize yourself.
Story Patterns: The Art of Anna Russell Jones
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Rescheduled: Now on Monday, February 24th Philadelphia native Anna Russell Jones was a fearless Black trailblazer- artist, WWII veteran, nurse, feminist. Art educator Jihan Thomas will teach us about Anna's journey, then show us how to create our own organic collages inspired by Anna's…
StitchCraft
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability.
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Trapeta B. Mayson and 王潇/Evan Wang
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…
Jean-Michel Basquiat Collage Crowns
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Come learn about the life of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and make a collaged piece of art in his style while listening to some of his favorite music. You can even cut your art into the shape of one of his signature crowns.
Leon Jordan Jr. Band: A Black History Month performance
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Celebrate Black History Month at the Independence Library with a live jazz concert with the Leon Jordan Jr. Band. The dynamic group will pay tribute to Black History by exploring the sounds of Jazz, R&B and Funk music. Sponsored by the American Federation of Musicians Local 77 Union.