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RESCHEDULED - Comix Club
Thu, April 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia system has announced an early 1:00pm closure on Thursday, April 17th, so this month's meeting of Comix Club will take place on Thursday, April 24th instead. We typically gather every third Thursday, in the Art Department , on Parkway Central…
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Dance Class: Cuban Rueda de Casino with Philly P'Arriba
Thu, April 24, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Rueda de Casino is a high energy dance, similar to salsa, but danced in a circle with rotating partners. Attend solo or bring friends! New and experienced dancers are all welcome - this free, pop-up class is a lot of fun and a great community builder! Instructor:…
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Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend
Thu, April 24, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Rebecca Romney | Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend REGISTER In Conversation with Allie Alvis Jane Austen's Bookshelf investigates the disappearance of…
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, April 25, 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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Spring 2025 Plant/Cutting Swap
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Want to refresh your plant collection? Whitman Library is holding a plant/cutting swap! Bring a cutting or plant then take one of ours. New to plant care? Check out one of our display books. Please only swap tabletop-sized plants or smaller, as we do not have the space for larger plants.…
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Big Spring Book Sale
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us as the Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library host their popular book sale. All proceeds will help support library programming and materials. You will find thousands of donated books in many genres along with DVDs, puzzles, children's materials and more! Books…
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Library Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 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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Movement Mornings
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
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Storytime
Fri, April 25, 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 program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw This program is for Preschool age children.
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Committee of Seventy: What's On Your Ballot?
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Prepare for the upcoming election by learning about the different offices, candidates, and ballot measures that will appear on your ballot. This session provides an overview of the key issues, how to research candidates, and tips for making informed decisions when you vote. Ideal for voters who…
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Library Staff for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies. Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Charles L. Durham 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 Nicole. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, April 25, 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. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
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Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Adults are invited to this FREE class for English language learners. Each week we read, write, and speak in English - and cook a meal together! The class is in the basement meeting room. Register at www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Questions? Email us at …
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.