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Collecting Insects in Brightest Africa – A Free Six Course Series
Wed, October 8, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
A Series of Six Free Evening Courses. Participants are expected to attend all six sessions. Wednesdays, October 8 – November 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM Parkway Central Library, Room 202 (Science & Wellness Dept., 2nd Floor) 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Explore the…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Wed, October 8, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central 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 Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…
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Muhammad Abdul-Hadi | We the Pizza : Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives
Wed, October 8, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Free
The Author Events Series presents Muhammad Abdul-Hadi | We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives In Conversation with Janice Johnson Dias, PhD Before the conversation begins, Author Event ticket holders are invited to a special tasting of Down North’s signature pies at a…
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English as a Second Language
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Stop by for Open Office Hours with a Social Worker where you can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies. Our social worker is generally here for approximately 2 hours. If you have questions, you can email…
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Free Intermediate English Classes
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Join our classes for adults to study and improve your English. We will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Taught by IndoChinese American Council. Three hours per week. Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To inquire or sign up, please Contact Matthew…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, October 9, 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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Feeling Puzzled?
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Everyday life can get stressful. Join us if you want to sort out your feelings and get lost in an awesome puzzle. Every Thursday, all day from 10am to 5 pm, we supply a puzzle on a communal table to Puzzle it out! We can also supply The New York Times crossword puzzles for your entertainment.…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central 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 Elizabeth. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Storytime with the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd-Ireland!
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Torresdale Library
Storytime with Torresdale Library, the Geography Lady, and Glen Foerd Would you like to see the world with your little one without leaving Philadelphia? Join the Geography Lady at Glen Foerd for a special series of around the world storytimes! We will be exploring five different countries…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Oak Lane Library
Mr. Alec will lead little ones in stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime, but be sure to stay for our playgroup! For babies and toddlers, their siblings, and caregivers. Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Logan Library
We will sing and read to our toddlers. There will be songs, books, an activity, and don't forget laughter and giggles. Stay for playtime immediately following storytime. For ages 2 and up, along with a caregiver.
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Read Baby Read Preschool Storytime
Thu, October 9, 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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Music and Movement
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Ms Naomi for singing and dancing in this movement-oriented storytime followed by playtime! This program is designed for children ages 6 and under, along with their caretakers. If you require ASL interpretation, please contact us in advance and we would be happy to accomodate you.…
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Preschool Storytime and Play!
Thu, October 9, 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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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group
Thu, October 9, 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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Baby and Toddler Storytime at the Library
Thu, October 9, 2025
10:30 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Join Sunita for stories and songs, perfect for infants and toddlers ages 4 and under. Daycares and other groups, please call ahead to arrange a visit to ensure we have space to accommodate. Meets most Thursdays.
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, October 9, 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, October 9, 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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Fall Storytime
Thu, October 9, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join us for an autumn storytime followed by a themed craft. This storytime is intended for children ages 0-5, their caregivers, and siblings. We cannot accommodate groups such as daycares, preschools, or classes.