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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a…
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Pathways to Power: Celebrating Welcoming Week and National Voter Registration Day
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for YOU! Whether you're just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand, join us for a day of learning, sharing, and community-building! Let’s shape the future of Philly—together. What’s…
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- Family Programs
- Discussion and Participation
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- New Americans
- Workshops and Enrichment
- Speakers and Lectures
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Blind Date with a Book!
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Ready to fall in love with a new book? Join us for Blind Date with a Book, a fun week-long event where teens and adults choose a wrapped book by genre and check it out without knowing the title. Each week features a fresh selection of mystery reads so come back and take a chance on something new.
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Would You Rather...?
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Each week, check out our "Would You Rather?" wall prompt in the library! Grab a sticky note, write your answer, and stick it up to share your opinion. It’s a fun and exciting way to see what everyone thinks—all week long!
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PuzzlePalooza
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Get ready to piece together some fun with Drop-In Puzzle Making. Teens and adults are invited to stop by anytime during the week to work on community puzzles or start one of their own. A new set of puzzles will be available each week, and you're welcome to bring your own to share or complete!
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Open Computer Lab and Computer Assistance
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you need extra assistance on the computer or a longer timeframe to apply for jobs, take a test, or fill out applications? Stop by the computer lab at South Philadelphia Library.
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Donuts & Discussions: Free Groceries and Nutrition Education for Seniors
Tue, September 16, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Haverford Library
Come for the donuts, stay for the conversation! Donuts & Discussions is a bi-weekly series of conversations for seniors to learn about nutrition, acess free meals and groceries, and build community. At Donuts & Discussions you'll get real talk and real solutions only. This program…
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Collage Club
Tue, September 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by the Art Department between 12 and 2pm and make a collage. Supplies are available any time the Art Department is open in our community collage station: scissors, glue and lots of paper and magazines donated especially for the purpose of collage making. And did we mention books? Many books…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, September 16, 2025
12:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, September 16, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 3 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Credit Kickoff: Know It. Grow It
Tue, September 16, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the basics of credit, including what it is and why it matters, how to check your credit score and reports, how to get started building credit and how to protect your credit. Brought to you free by The Phoenix and Chase. Please note this program…
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, September 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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The ABCs of Constructive Conversation: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, learn and apply a framework, the ABCs of Constructive Conversation, for achieving a mutual understanding of different views on tough topics. Strengthening Collaboration Skills and Advancing Community Engagement in West Philadelphia is a series of workshops intended for community…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 16, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Tue, September 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
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Container Gardening with Native Plants
Tue, September 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Container gardening is ideal for Philadelphians with limited space or mobility limitations. You can use a variety of locations, from window boxes, doorways, steps, decks, patios, balconies or rooftops. And containers in established gardens add extra and unique design elements to your space.…
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Chess Club
Tue, September 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
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Rainbow Parent Book Club: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Tue, September 16, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she…