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Financial Aid Prep for Teens and Parents (Virtual)
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
https://www.youtube.com/@freelibraryteencentral
College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18. This virtual workshop will cover preparation for FAFSA…
Financial Aid Prep for Teens and Parents (Virtual)
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18 and their parents. This virtual workshop will…
Street Dance Classes: Beginner Waacking
Mon, October 14, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Back by popular demand! Urban Movement Arts returns to the Free Library of Philadelphia to offer a series of dance classes. For the Fall, we're having Waacking, House, and Hip-Hop classes. Our first class is Waacking with Dylan! More information to come. Time: 6:30…
Mental Health Resource Table
Tue, October 15, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Haverford Library
Come speak with a Community Wellness Specialist today! Information and resources will be provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, October 15, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for all sorts of activities including theater workshops, BOT projects, game tournaments, poetry, guest speakers, and more! Meets most Tuesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. For tweens and teens. Bring a friend!
Top 5 Game Tournament
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Don't miss out on this exciting event. Bring your friends and family for an evening of fun, competition, and the chance to win some fatastic prizes. This tournament will be hosted by Steve The Legacy, the creative mind behind Top 5, who will be on hand to guide participants through the…
Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
Teen Tuesdays: Friends. Food. Fun.
Tue, October 15, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
Author Event: John McGoran
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE
John McGoran will read an excerpt from his novel Drift: A Thriller , followed by a Q & A with the audience. Jon McGoran is the author of 11 novels, including acclaimed ecological thrillers Drift , Deadwood and Dust Up as well as notable titles for young adults. His newest novel, The Price of…
Falls Writing Group
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us as we launch the new Falls Writing Group! Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of…
What's On Your Ballot? Presented by the Committee of Seventy
Tue, October 15, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Get ready for the upcoming election by learning about the different offices, candidates, and ballot measures that will appear on your ballot. This session provides an overview of the key issues, how to research candidates, and tips for making informed decisions when you vote. Learn how to be…
Night Raven Gaming Society
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
New to 40k... come and learn to play... experienced players we have organized play.... Assemble forces for historical battles in WWII, Vietnam, Middle East and even Modern conflicts. The Masquerade continues to with Vampire the Eternal Struggle here... Chose a clan and direct your minions to…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…
Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, October 16, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
Lego Club
Wed, October 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore your creativity and build friendships with weekly Lego challenges and games! Questions? Email BeelerW@freelibrary.org or call the phone number below.
Teen Book Club
Wed, October 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join a teen book club where you pick the books. We'll meet most Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the teen nook. For more info, contact Ms. Claire Hand, adult/teen librarian at the branch, or at handc@freelibrary.org.
Textile Arts Club
Wed, October 16, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Learn how to knit and crochet, or bring your own projects to work on! This club will be led by volunteers, with supplies sponsored by the Wild Hand fiber-craft store in Mt. Airy Village. For kids and adults of all skill levels. Meets most Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Queer Comics Club
Wed, October 16, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a biweekly comic book club for young adults aged 14-24. We'll meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month to explore and discuss graphic novels and manga that center queer stories and voices.
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Wed, October 16, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Independent readers and children who are learning to read are invited to practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Yes, you can pet them, too! Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program & each child will be assigned…