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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 3, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central 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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in the Heim…
Mask On, Mask Off: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Thu, October 3, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Make your own mask! Participants will design, craft, and paint their own papier-mâché masks, just in time for Halloween. We will explore creative process, artistic identity, and papier-mâché techniques. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education,…
Virtual Event - PMC Shares: You've Been Served a Jury Summons, What Does this Mean?
Thu, October 3, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
(Please Note: This event is now virtual only) Jurors are vital to our democratic society. In criminal prosecutions, there is a constitutional right to a trial by an impartial jury of one’s peers. Jury trials are a way for citizens to actively participate in our society. In this…
Library Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
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
Friday Family Storytime!
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children age 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library for stories, songs, games, and dancing at Family Storytime! Depending on the weather, storytime will be outside in the library courtyard or inside in the Children’s Department.
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Clark Park by the Playground (43rd and Chester Ave.)
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather. Fridays at 10 AM
Clark Park Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St and Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket and snack and get ready to read, sing and dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather. Fridays at 10 AM
Movement Mornings
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
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…
Let's Learn About the Theater!
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join Yes! And... for an interactive storytime session where we'll explore the different aspects of a theater performance. From hearing a story that inspires a show, making a costume piece, and moving like a character, this storytime will be loads of fun! For more info about the…
Read Baby Read Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join Ms. Blake for bounces, songs, and stories specifically geared towards building early literacy in babies. Join us after storytime for a special interactive baby playtime!
Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Play, talk, explore books and toys while listening to music and gaining early social, emotional, fine and gross motor skills. For youngsters along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come one time, or all the time. Meets most Fridays.
Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, October 4, 2024
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…
Edible Alphabet: Learn English through Cooking
Fri, October 4, 2024
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. To sign-up, call, email kitchen@freelibrary.org , or visit www.bit.ly/EAEnglish Edible…
Beginner English
Fri, October 4, 2024
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am -12 pm (September 18 - December 6, 2024) 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.…
Preschool Storytime
Fri, October 4, 2024
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…
Qigong
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Experience a sense of well-being with the calming, nourishing practice of Qigong (chee-gong). Eileen Kelsall will lead the group in gentle movements, deep breathing, and self-massage. You will find yourself feeling less stressed and more energized. This meditative practice…
Crocheting Club
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you interested in crochet? You are invited to come and help us launch Northeast Regional Library’s new Crochet Club! Please bring your own materials as we grow our group. The library has plenty of books with designs to spark your imagination, and we encourage your…
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
One on One Basic Computer Help Appointments
Fri, October 4, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Would you like to use the computer but need help? Help is available from 11-2 by appointment. Call the Magazines & Newspapers Department to schedule your Friday appointment at 215-685-0525.