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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Lobby
Tue, August 5, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Please join seven UPENN Nursing students who will be tabling in the lobby of Parkway Central Library Tuesdays and Thursdays. They'll be sharing advice for healthy living and will be able to take your blood pressure. No registration is required.
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Frankford 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 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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English as a Second Language
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Preschool Storytime and Open Play
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join Ms. Kate for books, songs, and dancing on Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30am ! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers. (Please call ahead to arrange a pre-school or day care visit).
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Claymobile: Pop-Up Youth Ceramics Studio
Tue, August 5, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us for a pop-up ceramics workshop for youth! Learn the basics of working with clay to shape, paint, and glaze your own clay creation in this workshop led by The Clay Studio.
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Family Storytime at Parkway Pals!
Tue, August 5, 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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Preschool Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
Join us inside the library for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement with your children's librarian! Best suited for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
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*Full Circle* Computer Skills for Beginners
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to register at 215-474-1235.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help your young child develop important pre-literary skills while you bond and have fun together! This program is intended for our friends ages 2 and under, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
A gentle movement class which stretches and strengthens muscles and relaxes your mind. A 50-minute program for Adults and Teens 13 and up. Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Mr. Rich for stories, songs, rhymes, and dances perfect for infants and toddlers along with their caregivers! Free play with baby-friendly toys and a baby-friendly climbing wall will wrap up the program. Siblings are always welcome. Read, Baby, Read is a series of programs…
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Toddler Storytime- Outside!
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays for toddler storytime, now outside when weather permits! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Join Mr. Nate for stories, movement and songs! This program is intended for children ages 1 - 5, along with an adult caregiver. For large groups or classes, please call to schedule a seperate storytime visit.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, stories, rhymes and lap time! Stick around for playtime afterward. This program is intended for ages 0 - 24 months, along with their caregivers. This program has been made possible by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime & Free Play
Tue, August 5, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Then stick around for free play with toys! For ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need computer help? Need assistance with a new labtop? Get 1-on-1 help at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more.
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Civil Service Information Table
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Have you ever thought about working for the City of Philadelphia but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you thought you needed a connection to be considered, or that you wouldn’t qualify? Join the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Human Resources for an informational office hours…
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Crafternoon
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Would you like to make artwork this summer? Come show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting. This program is intended for children 7 – 14 and their families. All materials provided - See you there! This program will run consistently on Thursday afternoons at 12:00 PM…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Surreal Narratives: Miniature Mixed Media Workshop
Tue, August 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
What stories do you hold? How do stories connect us to lives we’ve never lived? Taking inspiration from the narratives in banned books, participants will create mixed media artworks that focus on storytelling. All supplies will be provided. Free and open to all ages. No registration…