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Big Spring Book Sale
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
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Big Spring Book Sale
Sat, April 26, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
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Pop-Up Zine Reading Room
Sat, April 26, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Joe and Katie will be bringing a selection of zines to the library in their spruced-up vintage library cart for patrons to peruse. Come read and chat about zines with us! Consonant Collective is headed by Katie Haegele and Joseph Carlough, who live in East Falls. The group produces zines,…
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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge: Garden Sit and Sketch
Mon, April 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Join us for an all-ages program in our garden where you can…
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Falls Book Club
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join the Falls Book Club - one of the Free Library's longest running programs. The book selection for this month will be the 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia title. The group is open to all and new members are welcome. Our Book Club meets generally on the last Monday of the month,…
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Blood Pressure Screening for All
Tue, April 29, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop in for a free blood pressure screening by Jefferson Health staff. Learn about factors that can impact your health and check out a blood pressure monitor to track your blood pressure at home. From 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, April 29, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Individuals will receive formal Stop the Bleed training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a…
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Fiber Arts Group
Tue, April 29, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Stop by the library and bring a portable craft project (knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, embroidery, etc) that you are working on. Don't know how, but want to learn to hand-craft from others who are passionate about their work? Stop in and watch and learn some basics. This program is…
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Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, April 30, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
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Library Playgroup
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Kids under 5 and their caregivers can come and socialize in the comfort of the library! We will have age-appropriate toys set out to encourage creativity, group play, and motor skill development. Meets most Thursdays in the downstairs meeting room, please use the Midvale entrance…
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The Growing Circle
Fri, May 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Are you a home gardener looking to connect with others who share your passion? Whether you're a seasoned expert or just getting started, The Growing Circle is the perfect place to swap tips, tricks, and seeds with fellow garden enthusiasts. Join us for casual, friendly discussions in a…
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Spring Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Pokémon Club for Kids
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Come hang out with other Pokémon enthusiasts to discuss cards, video games, anime, adn other aspects of the Pokémon world. This program will be led by library staff member Patrick. A few notes about the program: no cards are provided, you are welcome to bring…
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Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers
Wed, May 7, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Ms. Grace for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys will wrap up the program. Siblings welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs focused on language and literacy development for…
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Library Playgroup
Thu, May 8, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Kids under 5 and their caregivers can come and socialize in the comfort of the library! We will have age-appropriate toys set out to encourage creativity, group play, and motor skill development. Meets most Thursdays in the downstairs meeting room, please use the Midvale entrance…
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The Wissahickon Valley: a Soup to Nuts History
Fri, May 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join Alex Bartlett from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and dig into the Wissahickon from the Conservancy’s Archives. Learn a bit more about the Lenni Lenape in our area; the milling industry in the Wissahickon Valley; hotels and inns; the Centennial Exposition of 1876 and its effects on the…
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Board Game Café
Sat, May 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Enjoy board games? Looking to socialize? Meet up with Neighbors? Have fun? Bring your favorite board games or enjoy one of the many owned by the library, including familiar favorites.Our co-hostesses will be Penny Scott and La Sripanawongsa. This program will take place in the…
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Read With a Dog!
Mon, May 12, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Young readers can come meet Daisy, a certified therapy dog, and share a story with her. Children can practice reading out loud, in a safe, judgment free space. Daisy loves to hear stories, or just share some cuddles with her. Space may be limited.
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Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder...
Tue, May 13, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
If you love mysteries and thrillers, join us for our book club! As a genre, mysteries span countries, cultures, and historic periods, varying in tone, pace, and characterization. From the hardboiled to the cozy, from the plodding of a procedural to the twisty legal thriller, there are…
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Sit and Stitch
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for a casual, drop-in meet-up for crafters of all varieties and levels. Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other project for socializing and inspiration. We will meet in the adult area of the library. Meets February 15, March 15, April 19, and May 17.