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English for Beginners
Mon, May 20, 2024
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join other adults to learn to read, write, and speak English. You’ll practice English for daily communication and build your confidence in this in-person course. No registration required, call the branch or speak with a library staff member for more information. This group is led by Free…
After-School Meals
Mon, May 20, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by after school and eat a light supper! This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, starting at 3:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This After School Meal Program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition…
Chess Club
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Secrets of Magic with Ran'D Shine
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Monday, May 20th at 4pm Secrets of Magic is fast, fun and amazing! Magician Ran’D Shine will perform tricks from his favorite magic books. Children and teens are invited to join us for this interactive show.
One Book, One Philadelphia Storytime: Can Bears Ski?
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
"Dad Bear asks again, 'CAN BEARS SKI?' Is that really what he's asking me?" We will be reading Can Bears Ski? , written by Raymond Antrobus and illustrated by Polly Dunbar. In this children’s book, Little Bear and his parent learn that he is experiencing…
Want to learn how to skateboard?
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Want to learn how to skateboard? Join us at the Martin Luther King Rec Center (2101 Cecil B. Moore Avenue) Mondays from 4-5:30 starting April 15th throught May 20th. The Philadelphia Skateboard Academy will have instructors on hand to teach youth ages 10-17. Parental permission required.…
Mindfulness Mondays
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join Juana, our LEAP Afterschool Leader, to learn and practice relaxation techniques such as breathing and stretching techniques to carry us through the week! For school-age children.
The Claymobile Visits the Library
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children 3-12 are invited to make a ceramic work of art under the guidance of a Claymobile teaching artist! This event is one in a series - don't miss the others on upcoming Mondays ...
Chair Fitness for Adults of All Abilities
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library
“Come experience the simplicity of incorporating exercise into your daily life. Classes center around Bone Health, Movement, Breath, Mindfulness, & Staying Strong.” This is for adults of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.
Maker Mondays
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a more structured workshop which will use materials such as Keva Planks, 3DuxDesign, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, and more. We will build more complex structures and explore topics such as robotics, circuitry and simple machines. For elementary school, and…
Comic Book Club
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Do you enjoy comics? Spend Mondays with our LEAP Leader, Tim, and explore character design and making your own comics!
Black Wall Street
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Travel back in time to 1921! Learn about the shocking story of "Black Wall Street" in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Explore the history, businesses, people,communities and more. Interactivie and immersive actors will take you back in time as they…
Read to a Therapy Dog (Registration required)
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Ella, a therapy dog with Comfort Caring Canines, will be visiting the library once a month! Reading aloud to a therapy dog helps children build their reading confidence in a low-pressure environment. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot between 4:30-6:00 p.m. To register your child, please call the…
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
Mon, May 20, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Kensington Library
Want to join the circus? Learn how to juggle, balance feathers, spin lassos and more with the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, all in a safe and encouraging environment! This program is for children of all ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yarntastic Crochet and Knit Club
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
BYOY (Bring your own yarn) and projects to work on together. This is not an organized class and all ages and skills are welcome. Meets from 5:00 to about 7:00 p.m.
StitchCraft Crafting Circle
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to join us every Monday to work on their projects. Don’t know how? We can teach you! Some materials will be provided and occasionally we will have guest tutorials. No registration required.
One Book, One Philadelphia: True Biz Discussion
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join the Oak Lane Library for a discussion of the One Book, One Philadelphia selection. True Biz is a fast-moving novel following students of the fictional River Valley School for the Deaf, "a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil…
Blackwell and Friends Book Club
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us to discuss our latest book selection! The Blackwell and Friends Book Club Meet-up is every 3rd Monday of the month. May 20 - Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward June 17 - The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis (Place a hold on the book or ask a library worker for help to get your copy today!)
Crochet, Knit, and Stitch, Oh My!
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, or cross stitching? Or maybe you want to learn! Feel free to bring a project or start a new one as we meet weekly with other fiber arts crafters. All skill levels are welcome.
Neurodiverse Reads: A Discussion Group for Adults and Older Teens
Mon, May 20, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Adults and older teens are invited to participate in a monthly discussion series of books exploring neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and more. Please register for this program by emailing hoopese@freelibrary.org, calling 215-685-6621, or stopping by the Reference Desk.