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Cooking Club for Kids
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:15 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Let's work together to create dishes from various cultures. Come see what we are making this today. Children of all ages are welcome, but under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Space may be limited.
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Chess Club
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Animal Friday: Bears
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Rawr. Meow. Ribbit. Splash. Moo! This Friday will be all about bears. We'll read books about bears and build bear dens. For preschool and school age participants.
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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Fri, October 3, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, October 4, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
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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Hearts and Coffee!
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Skyline Room Have you ever wanted to have coffee (or tea) with a romance author? Join a host of local and national writers for a morning of conversation about love on the page. Hosted by Philadelphia native and USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod, and featuring the following authors:…
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, October 4, 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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Canticuentos: Spanish Songs & Stories
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
¡Acompaña a la narradora local Ana Atach en Canticuentos! Exploraremos canciones y cuentos en español a través del movimiento, el baile y el canto. Cada sesión, altamente interactiva, presenta a los niños una palabra del día, un animal y un color.…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bead n Go Jewelry-Making!
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at 10:30 AM : Jewelry Making. For ages 12 and up.
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NovelTea Book Club
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:45 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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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, October 4, 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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Adult Writing Club
Sat, October 4, 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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Salsa Class with Estilo Dance Studio
Sat, October 4, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! Join us for a FREE beginner-friendly one-hour interactive salsa dance lesson! Led by instructors from Estilo Dance Studio . Whether you’ve never danced before or just want to brush up on the basics, this interactive session will get you started with the…
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Family Storytime at Penn Treaty Park
Sat, October 4, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join Miss Liz at Penn Treaty Park on Saturday, October 4 at 12:30pm for Family Storytime - stories, songs and movement for kids 6 & under and their families! We will meet in the main field - look for the yellow wagon. Please bring your own blanket or other seating if you'd rather not sit…
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Spooky Saturdays
Sat, October 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Field Teen Center at 1:00 pm on Saturdays in October for scary movies, popcorn and treats! On October 4th, we'll be showing Scooby Doo. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Organized groups (including camp groups and school…
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Guilt-Free Fiber Guild
Sat, October 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Beginning October 4, if you crochet, knit, mend...or would like to learn - bring your materials or use ours to get started. Take some "me-time" at Northeast Regional Library as we make space for crafting, creativity, and camaraderie. A few free sewing kits will be given to firstcomers…
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Learn to Knit
Sat, October 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Come join us to learn the art of knitting. Our first project will be a hat. Recommended supplies: 4-ply yarn and size 8, 16-inch circular knitting needles. For adults and teens.
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Beginners Crochet Class
Sat, October 4, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. .
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West Philly Skill Share: Paper Cutting
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Limited spots available! Please preregister here . If you are more than 15 minutes late to the program, you will forfeit your free ticket. There will be five additional spots available for first come first serve at the start of the program. Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin!…