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Sketch Club
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, July 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes (all harmless) from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, care and conservation, and he will help dispel any negativity or fears. If you dare, you may be…
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Chat-n-Chew Book Club
Tue, July 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Do you love to read? Do you like to talk about what you are reading? If you do, please consider joining the West Oak Lane Library's book group. We will meet approximately monthly. Today we will be talking about James , by Percival Everett. Books will be available for…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Urban Gardening with Native Plants
Wed, July 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Join us to learn about the many benefits of native plant gardening with Penn State Extension Master Gardener Barbara Mancini. Whether your landscape is a sidewalk in front of a row home, strip of grass, or yard, you can have a garden in Philadelphia. Presented by Barbara Mancini, Master Gardener.
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Sketch Club
Thu, July 17, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Mon, July 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Snakes Alive!
Wed, July 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Sketch Club
Thu, July 24, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: I Will Die on This Hill
Tue, July 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards' book I Will Die On This Hill as well as other issues surrounding raising autistic (and generally neurodiverse) kids. You do not need to attend all five dates. Please come…
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Sketch Club
Thu, July 31, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Trivia Challenge for Adults!
Tue, August 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Trivia Challenge for Adults! Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of trivia. Test your knowledge on pop culture, TV & Movies, music, sports, and general knowledge. Prizes will be awarded! For more information or to sign up, please call 215-685-8755…
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Wed, August 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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Sketch Club
Thu, August 7, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Are you interested in learning how to sketch, or just want a relaxing space to draw with others? Come join our Beginners Sketch Club , which is a welcoming, no-pressure group for teens and adults. You can learn the fundamentals of drawing such as working with shapes, texture, shading and…
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Fri, August 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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End of Summer Reading Bash
Fri, August 8, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Helps us celebrate the end of Summer Reading. This is an event for all ages. Come play some games, get prizes and free books. Grab some water ice & soft pretzels.
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August Adult Book Club - The Night Watchman
Mon, August 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
*July Meeting Postponed to August* Join us for our Adult Book Club as we read and discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. Limited library copies will be available at the librarian's desk for participants. Please come to the meeting ready for discussion! Meeting time 6-7:00pm.
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Goodbye Summer and Hello Back-to-School: Bookbag Giveaway and Cookout
Tue, August 19, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
After our awesome Summer its time to go back to School, kids can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last) and have a cookout to saying goodbye to Summer. Let's get excited for the new school year!
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Adult Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, August 26, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Reprieve” by James Han Mattson and hear a haunted history talk from the folks at Grim Philly. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!