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Kid's Gardening Club
Thu, October 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet at the Goat Statue in Rittenhouse Square Join us outside(weather permitting) to explore the joys of gardening! We will plant seeds and make crafts that you can use to enhance your very own home garden
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Halloween Parade & Storytime
Fri, October 31, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Event will be outside weather permitting! Come join us for our annual Halloween Parade in Rittenhouse Square! We will parade around the square and come back to the goat statue for a special Halloween storytime. Costumes encouraged!
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Beginner English
Fri, October 31, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - 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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Queer Comics Club
Sat, November 1, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages!
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FLoP Bowl Midway Madness
Sat, November 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl Midway Madness event at Localhost! Teens will compete live on stage at Localhost esports…
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Beginner English
Mon, November 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - 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 beginners.…
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, November 4, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet us in our meeting room! Join Library Staff on Tuesdays this Fall for toddler storytime! We will enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and follow up with a special toddler playtime!
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, November 4, 2025
12:15 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
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 Margie. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, November 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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Read, Baby, Read: Baby Storytime
Wed, November 5, 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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Fall Toddler Art Studio
Thu, November 6, 2025
11:15 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in our meeting room! Come explore process art for toddlers as we experiment with colors, shapes, and a variety of unconventional art materials, now held outside when weather permits! Prepare to get messy!
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Kid's Nature Club
Thu, November 6, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Kid's Gardening Club is now Kid's Nature Club! Come join us in the children's room for crafts and activities with an emphasis on nature and sustainability.
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Beginner English
Fri, November 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - 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
Mon, November 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - 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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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, November 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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Kid's Nature Club
Thu, November 13, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Kid's Gardening Club is now Kid's Nature Club! Come join us in the children's room for crafts and activities with an emphasis on nature and sustainability.
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Beginner English
Fri, November 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm (September 22 - 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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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, November 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 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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Queer Comics Club
Sat, November 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages!
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Author Event: Caroline Goldberg Igra
Sat, November 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Cost: FREE
Native Philadelphia author, art historian, and triathlete Caroline Goldberg Igra Ph.D. returns home to talk about her new novel. Pictures of My Desire explores the theme of stolen art and property in Europe during the Holocaust.