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Wonder Win Wednesday
Wed, August 27, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Every Wednesday in June! Want to go on an adventure, build a world of fantasy and wonder or play in a video game or learn chess and play checkers? Come along and let’s tell stories and go on adventures together. Let’s explore role-playing games and video or make our own adventures.
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Teen Summer Hangout
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Calling all Teens! Join Whitman Library every week this summer for teen hangouts. Join us for low-key games, crafts, music, and snacks. This program is free and intended for ages 12-18. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Whitman Library. Every Wednesday this summer through July and…
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Tabletop Role Playing Games for Teens
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Escape the summer and enter alternative worlds. Create original characters and work together to navigate the unknown. Roll dice to determine the fate of the universe! Join us for tabletop role playing games for teens on Wednesday August 27 from 3:00-4:45pm in our meeting room. No experience…
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Clay, Play, Read!
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wyoming Library
The Claymobile is visiting Wyoming Library! This workshop includes a story-time, followed by a hands-on clay project inspired by the story’s themes and imagery. Each child will receive a copy of the book Heartfelt by Elaine Vickers. Space may be limited, no registration…
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Apply for a City or School District Job
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Apply for a City or School District Job Solicite un trabajo en la ciudad o el distrito escolar Wednesdays, August 13, 20 & 27, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. The City of Philadelphia is hiring! Do you need help applying for a city or school job? We’ll guide you through the…
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Textile Arts Club
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In this open workshop for all ages, learn to knit, crochet, sew, and embroider with the help of library staff and volunteers. Bring your own crafting projects or use our donated supplies.
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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After-School Meals
Wed, August 27, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, August 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
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 during this program & each child will be assigned…
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Virtual Event - PMC Shares Workshop: Criminal Court
Wed, August 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Virtual
When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital to advocate on your own behalf and for others in your community. This presentation will provide a primer on Criminal…
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Thought Club
Wed, August 27, 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. The reading for 8/27 will be "French- and…
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Vinyl Record Listening Club
Wed, August 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
New club alert! The Music Department has started a club for folks to listen to and discuss vinyl records! We welcome music lovers of all levels, whether you are brand new to vinyl records or an old hat at crate digging. We will be meeting on last Wednesdays of the month, in the…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, August 27, 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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Basic English Literacy
Thu, August 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142
Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, August 28, 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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English as a Second Language
Thu, August 28, 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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Summer Builders’ Club
Thu, August 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with Leap how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 10:00am! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens - bring a friend!
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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, August 28, 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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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, August 28, 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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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, August 28, 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.