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Love and Revolution: Exhibit Tour
Thu, September 12, 2024
6:15 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join members of the Saturday Free School at 6:15 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit. We will meet by the display cases on the 2nd floor landing. Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) with selections from across the Free Library’s collections…
Friday Family Storytime!
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Friday Family Storytime!
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather. Fridays at 10 AM
RECOVERY CAFÉS: More Recovery and Wellness in Your Community
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Kensington Library
The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is hosting an opportunity for informal connection. Listen and share openly about recovery and wellness with people who get it. Learn strategies to practice recovery and wellness in your own life. Connect with employment and…
Library Playgroup
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
Storytime
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "Hello School!" by Priscilla Burris Snacks and water provided at each program during the Storybook video viewing of each book. This program is for Preschool age children.
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, September 13, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
Shakespeare’s Farewell: A Second Look at the Bard’s Last Great Play- ZOOM PROGRAM
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Shakespeare was 47 years old and near the end of his career as a playwright when he wrote The Tempest. Experts agree that this was Shakespeare’s most original play. While the Bard was a genius, he was also a product of a particular place and time. Shakespeare and his contemporaries…
Crocheting Club
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you interested in crochet? You are invited to come and help us launch Northeast Regional Library’s new Crochet Club! Please bring your own materials as we grow our group. The library has plenty of books with designs to spark your imagination, and we encourage your…
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wadsworth Library
Come join Ms. Dee for songs, movement, and stories most Fridays at 11:00 a.m.! Stay awhile for playtime afterward. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers.
One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 11-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your Friday appointment at 215-685-0525.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea at Ramonita G. Rodriguez library on Fridays for storytime! This program is geared toward toddlers but can be adapted for younger and older children. Read, sing, and play at the library!
Parent/Caregiver and Child Yoga!
Fri, September 13, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for an interactive yoga session. Our instructor, Maggie, will read a book to the group and then teach partner yoga, with a focus on animals and shapes. Best for ages 2 - 5 years old. Please wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by the Friends of Roxborough…
Call for Proposals: Book Arts Workshops
Now through Fri, September 13, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Deadline for submissions: Friday, September 13th, 2024. The Art Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia is looking for artists to teach book art workshops at the Parkway Central Library during winter and spring of 2025. These classes are supported in part by the Philadelphia…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, September 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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®…
Intro to Microsoft Programs, Pt 2
Fri, September 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Hot Spots
Discover how to take on common tasks and boost your digital productivity using Microsoft tools from Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Suite. Follow up to Part 1 with additional productivity tools for Microsoft. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
English Classes for Adults
Fri, September 13, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
No registration necessary. Classes are provided by the Indochinese American Council . Klas Angle Gratis Chak vandredi a 2:30 pm Pa gen enskripsyon obligatwa. Klas ki ofri pa Indochinese American Council. Clases de Ingles Gratis Todos los viernes a las 14:30 No es necesario registrarse.…