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Business Tax 101
Wed, September 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at the BRIC as we welcome the City of Philadelphia's Department of Revenue for a workshop going over the basics of business tax. We will cover the main taxes needed to run and operate a business in Philadelphia, and discuss self-service options like the Philadelphia Tax…
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Thought Club
Wed, September 10, 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 meeting will be discussion-only (no readings).…
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The History of Philadelphia Railroads
Wed, September 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
Did you ever wonder why our region’s rail system seems so haphazardly arranged? We’ll examine how the system was formed by numerous railroad companies, how it developed and consolidated over the years, and where it’s headed. Along the way we’ll delve into some…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, September 11, 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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Storytime in the Park at Starr Garden
Thu, September 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Storytime for the whole family (just like at the library!) Located on the field inside Starr Garden. Bring your own blanket! Starr Garden is located at 600 Lombard Street.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, September 11, 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, September 11, 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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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, September 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, September 11 and 25 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-632-5330…
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Family Storytime at Glen Foerd!
Thu, September 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Welsh Road Library
Enjoy story time at the historic and beautiful Glen Foerd mansion. For ages 1 to 5 with an accompanying adult. Presented by Torresdale and Welsh Rd Libraries! Hope to see you there! Thursdays, September 11 and 25 Glen Foerd is located at 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-632-5330…
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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, September 11, 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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Read, Baby, Read! Storytime
Thu, September 11, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Babies and toddlers aged two and under and their caregivers are invited to join Mr. Jeremy for stories, songs and rhymes! Siblings are welcome. Call 215-685-1471 to register, or simply drop in!
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, September 11, 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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Storytime Adventures!
Thu, September 11, 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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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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Blind Date with a Book!
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Ready to fall in love with a new book? Join us for Blind Date with a Book, a fun week-long event where teens and adults choose a wrapped book by genre and check it out without knowing the title. Each week features a fresh selection of mystery reads so come back and take a chance on something new.
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Would You Rather...?
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Each week, check out our "Would You Rather?" wall prompt in the library! Grab a sticky note, write your answer, and stick it up to share your opinion. It’s a fun and exciting way to see what everyone thinks—all week long!
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PuzzlePalooza
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
Get ready to piece together some fun with Drop-In Puzzle Making. Teens and adults are invited to stop by anytime during the week to work on community puzzles or start one of their own. A new set of puzzles will be available each week, and you're welcome to bring your own to share or complete!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, September 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
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Powerpoint
Thu, September 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Powerpoint to create presentations and more. This course requires proficiency in using a mouse and keyboard. Spots are limited and given to the first folks to show up. This class will be held in the computer lab up in the Magazines and Newspapers…