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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, June 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff
Mon, June 9, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Join us for fun and games as we celebrate the start of summer!
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Community Legal Access Clinic
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Use the QR code or hit "REGISTER" for the Free Library of Philadelphia's Community Legal Access Clinic with CLS ! Eligible patrons with closed cases may be able to get their record cleared or expunged! Email reentryservices@freelibrary.org with your questions!
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Summer Reading Kick-Off
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder and enjoy some snacks and fun. There will be prizes, free books, glitter tattoos, and face painting! This event is for children, teens, and their families. We hope to see you there!
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party (with Goats!)
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder, grab some water ice & soft pretzels. There will be prizes, free books, sand art and some GOAT friends will be making a special appearance! This is an event for all ages.
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- Arts and Crafts Programs
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff!
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
It's a Summer of Wonder kickoff party from 4:30-6:30pm, and you're invited! Enjoy balloon twisting, magic, and other fun with Taffy the Entertainer! Have your tarot read by Gina Tomaine, author of the Philly Tarot Deck Guide Book! Groove to a bubble dance party! Draw with rainbow…
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, June 9, 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…
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The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran
Mon, June 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
“Torpedo in the Water!” Edward A. Sierra vividly remembers hearing those terrifying words loudly come across the speakers while submerged aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ed joined the United States Navy at age 17, having just graduated from…
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English as a Second Language
Tue, June 10, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18 and 3/20/25. …
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, June 10, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for a Family Storytime and to-go craft, while supplies last! This in-person, outdoor storytime will take place at Sister Cities Park and is in collaboration with Center City District. In the case of unfavorable weather, the program will be cancelled with no make up date…
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PENN MED HEART HEALTH SERIES
Tue, June 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
You're Invited! Take a Moment for Your Health with Penn Medicine Stop by to get your blood pressure checked, engage in open conversations, and learn about critical health topics from Penn Medicine experts. We're here to listen, talk, and answer your questions — all while helping…
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Featuring Thembi Palmer!
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with Wynnefield Library. At our Kick-Off event we will have face painting, balloon twisting, food, fun, games, and Author Thembi Palmer. You do not want to miss it! 3:00 p.m. Party begins! 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Face Painting and Balloon…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Claymobile at the Library-Kids
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Come create a ceramic design at the library! A visiting artist will lead this workshop - a unique experience. The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity. No experience needed, and all materials will be provided. Clay can be messy, please dress…
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Summer of Wonder Kick-off!
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us to celebrate the start of Summer of Wonder! We'll have a kids Zine and Button-making workshop with South Street Art Mart at 4:00 p.m. At 4:30 p.m, Scott Prior and his snake friends will be here to talk about those fascinating animals. Sign up for our Summer Reading program, grab a…
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Summer of Wonder Summer Reading Kickoff
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Family fun for all! Join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading! We will have live music, face painting, beading, paper marbeling, and crafts for kids and teens. From 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us and celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading. Enjoy Face Painting, Taffy’s Balloons and food. For all ages 6+
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!
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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, June 10, 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…