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Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young
Tue, October 14, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Mobile Constituent Services with State Rep Regina Young Every Tuesday from 12:00 P.M.-4.00 P.M. The Office of PA State Representative Regina Young provides constituent services at the Donatucci Library every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Representatives provide assistance with SEPTA…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Tue, October 14, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Please note this class will be taking place in the upstairs…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, October 14, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M.
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NO Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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. In-person, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…
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Media Manipulation and Polarization: Strengthening Collaboration Skills Workshop Series
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
In this session, we’ll discuss how we can spot the types of biases and manipulation strategies common in online content, and learn and apply proven strategies for countering these manipulation tactics to prevent and reduce harm to ourselves, our communities, and our country. Strengthening…
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The Aeneid : Translating the Classics with Emily Wilson, Scott McGill, and Susannah Wright
Tue, October 14, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents The Aeneid : Translating the Classics with Emily Wilson, Scott McGill, and Susannah Wright Crafted during the reign of Augustus Caesar at the outset of the Roman Empire, Virgil’s Aeneid is a tale of thrilling adventure, extreme adversity, doomed romance,…
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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! For ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Languages of Philadelphia: Bilingual Latin Storytime | Hora Narrationum Bilingue Latina
Wed, October 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Bilingual Latin Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Latin storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Wed, October 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Wed, October 15, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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Reel Perspectives: Stories From The African Diaspora – Black Orpheus (1959)
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Reel Perspectives is a monthly film series that highlights the richness and diversity of stories from the African Diaspora. Each screening is followed by an open discussion, creating space for community members to share insights, reflections, and connections. From classic cinema to contemporary…
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Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, October 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come,…
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Archives Fair. Sky, Steel, & Screens: Caring for Our Natural, Built, and Digital Environments.
Wed, October 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Celebrate Archives Month with the Free Library at our community archives fair! The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group , is hosting a free, interactive community fair to showcase how our natural, built, and digital…
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Internet Basics
Thu, October 16, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Internet safety - best practices and privacy online for increasing safety. Please come up to the Magazines and Newspapers desk a few minutes before class to sign up. Call 215-685-0525 for more information.
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, October 16, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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GED Science and Math Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia
Thu, October 16, 2025
1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library
FREE GED Math & Science Prep At the Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:10-3:40 p.m. NO CLASS on Oct. 13, Nov. 4, 26 & 27 This CCP course will help you prepare for the Math and Science portions of the GED or…
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Build Club
Thu, October 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to children 12 and under.
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 17, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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. In-person, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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*Registration Closed* Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Beginner/Intermediate First Session (Series A)
Sat, October 18, 2025
10:45 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Ever wanted to try your hand at composing music? Join the Free Library and the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests Diane Monroe , Ursula Rucker , and Tyshawn Sorey for the first in a series of free, hands-on workshops. Registration for our Unlocking Your Inner Composer workshops closed…