Filters On: Location: Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Showing 1 to 20 of 66
Horror in Black: Nope Film Screening
Sat, April 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Horror in Black is a film screening series about Black horror films hosted by Lex Wilson, followed by a group discussion of the film. Nope (2022) is a wild and fantastical installment from Jordan Peele. Set at the ranch of Black Californian horse wranglers, a brother and sister attempt to catch…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, April 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Vinegars, Rock Sugar & The Legacy of Ms. Emma Dupree
Mon, April 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Celebrating the inspiring story of Emma Dupree, a renowned Black folk herbalist, and explore the roles of vinegar and rock sugar in traditional herbalism. This hands-on workshop includes sampling herbal vinegars and creating your own infused vinegar to take home.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, April 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, April 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, April 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Community Legal Access Clinic
Wed, April 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
If you or a loved one have a closed case you may be eligible to get your record cleared. The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Defender Association of Philadelphia are bringing free legal services to the community for those impacted by the justice system. Register here or use the QR…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, April 23, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Beginner's Hand Mending
Thu, April 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Learn basic hand sewing skills that can help you prolong the life of your wardrobe in this fun and informative workshop. Limited supplies will be available.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Claymobile at the Library
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Claymobile for a hands-on clay-making experience at the library! In this workshop, The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity and imagination while learning how to sculpt and decorate clay. No experience needed, and all materials will be…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Sat, April 26, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional 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…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Twilight Tales Family Story Time
Mon, April 28, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Monday at the library for an interactive storytime that includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family! Program is intended for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families!
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Wed, April 30, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Wed, April 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us for Preschool storytime every Monday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Ages
Event Type
Event Series
Event Tags
Wonder Wednesdays
Wed, April 30, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come spend your Wednesday afternoon at the library! Children of all ages can join us every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for reading, games, crafts, and fun! This program is intended for children of all ages and their families.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, April 30, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, May 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, May 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Ages
Event Type
Event Tags
Birding Basics
Mon, May 5, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
We will review the tools used while birding and for the identification of birds, as well as reviewing some bird foot adaptations.