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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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Blood Ball - Teen
Fri, October 31, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Field Teen Center invites you to join us for a "Blood Ball": dance in the shadows, and let the night awaken your inner vampire. Enter if you dare for an afternoon of crimson drinks and snacks and eternal fun. The darkness calls – will you answer? Suggested Attire : gothic,…
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Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, October 31, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry, spoken word, and more at our Nicetown Café . Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and older. Dates are: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, and October 31. This program was made possible through support from the…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, November 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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*Registration Closed* Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Beginner/Intermediate Third Session (Series A)
Sat, November 1, 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…
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*Registration Closed* Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Advanced Third Session (Series B)
Sat, November 1, 2025
1:15 P.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…
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*Registration Closed* Unlocking Your Inner Composer : Beginner/Intermediate Third Session (Series C)
Sat, November 1, 2025
3:00 P.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…
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Family Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, November 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us for an all ages storytime and playgroup every Monday. There will be songs, stories, and a ton of fun! Storytime will be followed with fun playgroup!
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Hear the People Sing: A Journey Through American Folk Music – Session #3
Tue, November 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
6:00 PM in the Music Department RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/hearthepeople Hear the People Sing is a four-part deep dive into the history of American Folk Music! Music educator Olivia Johnson will guide attendees through group discussion and musical analysis, and will provide examples on the…
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Worldwide Wednesdays
Wed, November 5, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Come along as we travel the world! Every other Wednesday, we'll explore different countries and their cultures through music, crafts, books, and more. If you'd like to share about your own country and culture, please call the Widener Branch at 215-685-9799 and ask for the…
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DIY Discs: Cut Your Own Vinyl Record workshop
Wed, November 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
We've been having a lot of fun listening to records at Library Mixtape. Have you ever wanted to try making your own? This is the 2nd in a series of 12 workshops in partnership with Consonant Collective . We will be meeting approximately once a month through August 2026 to make records…
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Read Baby Read Storytime & Playgroup
Thu, November 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all babies, toddlers and twos! Librarian Rachel will lead families in stories, songs, tickles, bounces, bubbles and maybe a few peek-a-boos! Afterwards, families can stay in our community room to explore baby toys and socialize. Older siblings welcome.
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Music with Ms. Molly!
Thu, November 6, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Ms. Molly's music sessions are based on music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and are most of all, fun! Classes are themed around various children's interests found in music. This summer we'll be singing about…
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Family Storytime
Thu, November 6, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library
Join us for a storytime with fun activities for the whole family. Filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and activities meant to encourage literacy skills and child development. For children aged 6 and under. All ages are welcome!
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Veterans Day Jazz Brunch
Thu, November 6, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Wynnefield Library is proud to host our Veterans Day Jazz Brunch, featuring the music of Sherry Wilson Butler, in honor of our Local Veterans who have served and protected our country. Registration is required to attend this event. If you are a Veteran who would like to attend,…
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Artsy Craftsy Storytime
Sat, November 8, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs and scarves in our community room. After storytime, stay for a craft. The last storytime of every month will be a STEM craft!
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Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, November 8, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement that celebrates all things music! For ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
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Minas - Brazilian Adventure
Sat, November 8, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic Brazilian…
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Family Storytime and Playgroup
Mon, November 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Join us for an all ages storytime and playgroup every Monday. There will be songs, stories, and a ton of fun! Storytime will be followed with fun playgroup!