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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 30, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn! Our staff of library workers can help you learn to use a…
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Bat Night Walk ** Cancelled due to predicted bad weather**
Thu, October 30, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for some batty fun to celebrate National Bat Week. This is your chance to take a twilight walk around the Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve and learn more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures. The walk will be led by Kris Soffa and JoAnne Woods. Why do bats matter and how…
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Ravens on the Rooftop
Thu, October 30, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This Halloween eve, join The Raven Society , Philadelphia’s favorite young professional literacy lovers and curiosity connoisseurs, for a spooky celebration on Parkway Central Library ’s rooftop terrace! Literary themed costumes encouraged! Enjoy light bites,…
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Beginner Spanish Learning Circle
Thu, October 30, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Beginning Spanish Learning Circle Parkway Central Library HEIM 131/132 (1901 Vine Street, 19103) Thursdays 6-7 pm (starting October 23, 2025) Join this group to learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary for beginners. We'll use Mango Languages at our library meetings…
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Jaquira Diaz | This Is the Only Kingdom
Thu, October 30, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Jaquira Diaz | This Is the Only Kingdom In Conversation with Airea D. Matthews When Maricarmen meets Rey el Cantante, beloved small-time Robin Hood and local musician on the rise, she begins to envision a life beyond the tight-knit community of el…
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Absolute Trash Philadelphia Exhibition
Now through Thu, October 30, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Absolute Trash Philadelphia: An Investigation into the Postwar City, Wall Writing, and Local Media features selections from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Temple University Libraries. In the hundreds of clippings and images gathered here, graffiti serves as a proxy…
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Infant and Toddler Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Family Storytime Fridays
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime with Librarian Kate! We'll read, sing, dance, and play! Storytime will take place in the garden outside of the library; inside during inclement weather.
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Trick or Treat at the Library!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
If you’re trick or treating, stop by Whitman Library during library hours 10am-4:45pm for candy and small treat giveaways. Sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional 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 Moaaz.
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Eldritch Horror at Wynnefield (DROP-IN ALL DAY)
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Drop-in any time this week during our open hours for a spooky challenge and win a prize! Solve a mystery and save the world from the Cosmic Horrors haunting the Wynnefield Library. Play a round of Eldritch Horror with the Adult/teen services librarian and receive a notepad and pen to track your…
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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
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 storytime is geared towards toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers, but babies and older siblings are welcome. After…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 31, 2025
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…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Join us for a special Halloween storytime with Ms. Lindsay and parade led by the best security guard in all of Philadelphia, Mr. Kevin! Come in costume and Trick-or-Treat for stickers and prizes throughout the library!
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. This program has ASL interpretation. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street…
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Spooky Storytime!
Fri, October 31, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Boo! Get goosebumps at our Halloween-themed storytime hosted by the Roxborough Library's resident Grim Reaper (I.M. Grimm, AKA, Mr. Rich). Feel free to dress up in costume! If the weather is nice, we will be across the street in Gorgas Park.