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CANCELLED! Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, October 22, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler…
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Thought Club
Wed, October 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a philosophy reading and discussion group facilitated by FLP librarian Jessica Brown. Every other Wednesday we will dive into text excerpts, essays, lectures in the field of philosophy- reading together and discussing along the way. This program is presented in conjunction…
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Virtual: Trademarks 101 with Penn Carey Law
Wed, October 22, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Register here for a one-hour introductory session on trademark law presented by Penn Carey Law IP and Technology Legal Clinic. This session will provide a basic overview of key concepts in trademark law , including what trademarks protect, how they differ from other forms of intellectual…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Karine Jean-Pierre | Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines
Wed, October 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Karine Jean-Pierre | Independent : A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines In Conversation with Tamala Edwards Montgomery Auditorium is now sold out, but tickets are still available for a live simulcast screening in a separate room at the…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, October 23, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP)
Stop by for Open Office Hours 9am-12pm with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. If you have questions, you can email socialservices@freelibrary.org. Social Workers are also available…
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Impact Center | North10 Lenfest Center, 3890 North 10th Street (10th St. & Pike St.)
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.…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Haddington 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. This service will be available today from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, you can email…
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Feeling Puzzled?
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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Hyperlocal Heritage Scrapbooking
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Drop in for an morning of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper.
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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Ms. Susan for interactive stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers to enjoy. Stay afterwards and explore our play space areas.
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Music and Movement
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for singing and dancing in this movement-oriented storytime followed by playtime! This program is designed for children ages 6 and under, along with their caretakers. If you require ASL interpretation, please contact us in advance and we would be happy to accomodate you.…
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz for Storytime Adventures on Thursday mornings at 10:30am, where we'll explore a new theme each week! Stay after storytime for playtime. Intended for preschoolers ages 3+ and their caregivers, but all are welcome. In the colder months this event…
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Preschool Storytime and Play! 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun stories and songs followed by creative play! For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Mr. Alec will lead little ones in stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime, but be sure to stay for our playgroup! For babies and toddlers, their siblings, and caregivers. Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Adventures in Playland! Preschool Play Party
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Explore a rotating thematic collection of imaginative play based toys specifically curated by Free Library Children's librarians! Playtime in the library promotes healthy brain development, builds exploration, language, social and physical skills, encourages creativity, and provides…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.
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Baby and Toddler Storytime at the Library
Thu, October 23, 2025
10:30 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Join Sunita for stories and songs, perfect for infants and toddlers ages 4 and under. Daycares and other groups, please call ahead to arrange a visit to ensure we have space to accommodate. Meets most Thursdays.