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Community Art Workshop with Monument Lab Resident Nazeer Sabree
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Monument Lab Artist in Residence Nazeer Sabree in collaboration with Free Library Exhibitions for a weekend of free drop-in art-making activities for all ages in the main lobby of Parkway Central Library. Sabree invites participants to explore materials and techniques connected to his…
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Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Penn Treaty Park
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Fall 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…
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Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia's Fishtown Community Library and Holger Pflicke for a Fall Migration Bird Walk! This walk will begin at Penn Treaty Park, 1301 N. Beach Street - meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. We plan to stay out for 1 hour, and walk mostly on…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Paper Craft Club
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Let’s craft together! Drop in between 10:30am-12:30pm. We’ll make paper crafts we enjoy or learn new ones from each other. This includes card-making, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and anything you can create with paper, scissors, and glue. Materials are provided…
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NovelTea Book Club
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a faith-based book club in a safe, welcoming space where women can deepen their faith through reading and talking about books that inspire, challenge and encourage. Tea is a key ingredient in making our time together extra special, so please bring your favorite tea to each meeting.…
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Shabbat Sing Along with Folkshul
Sat, September 20, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Shabbat Sing Along with Folkshul Sept 20th, Oct 18th, Nov 15th, Dec 20th, Jan 17th Featuring favorite sing-along songs, instrument exploration, and movement activities to celebrate Shabbat, upcoming holidays, and the season. Designed for families with children ages 2-5 but all are welcome!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Independence Library
Saturdays 11 am - 12 pm 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 Gail.
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Read, Baby, Read Family Storytime
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Family Storytime: Babies to Age 4 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 at 11am Join us for stories, songs, bounces & rhymes! Best for children age 6 months to 4 years, but older siblings welcome! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the William…
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
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Meet Author John Parra | This Moment is Special: A DÃa De Muertos Story
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Cost: FREE
John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books. His work on Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Palestine Storytime & Crafts
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for storytime where we will learn about Palestine, followed by crafts inspired by stories we’ve read! Presented by Families for Ceasefire – Philly.
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Friends of the Andorra Library Book Sale
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for the Friends of the Andorra Library fundraising Book Sale! We'll have something for all ages and interests. All proceeds benefit the Friends and in turn, our local library. The sale will run from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. outside on the Patio. Want to donate books? Please contact Sue…
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Play Dungeons & Dragons With Us!
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you want to go on an adventure? Then join our Dungeons & Dragons party! Newcomers are always welcome. Recommended for age 10 and up, experience is not required, anyone can play. This program runs from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. and meets most Saturdays.
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Author Visit - Philadelphia: A Walk Through History - Natalie Pompilio
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Cost: FREE
Award-winning journalist Natalie Pompilio will be discussing her new book, Philadelphia: A Walk through History . In it are guided walks through Philadelphia in celebration of America's 250th birthday. This author event will be a presentation of what is included in the book, with first-hand…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For ages 12 and up, weekly on Saturdays from…
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Community Art Workshop with Monument Lab Resident Nazeer Sabree
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Monument Lab Artist in Residence Nazeer Sabree in collaboration with Free Library Exhibitions for a weekend of free drop-in art-making activities for all ages in the main lobby of Parkway Central Library. Sabree invites participants to explore materials and techniques connected to his…