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East Falls Bird Walk
Tue, September 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Join us for an evening bird walk! We will meet in front of the library and proceed around the neighborhood. This walk will be led byTony Croasdale who is an Environmental Educator at the Wissahickon Environmental Center, and co-founder of BirdPhilly and the Delaware Valley Ornithological…
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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Wed, September 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a…
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, September 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
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Miriam Toews | A Truce That Is Not Peace
Wed, September 3, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Miriam Toews | A Truce That Is Not Peace In Conversation with Katy Waldman “Why do you write?” the organizer of a literary event in Mexico City asks Miriam Toews. Each attempted answer from Toews-all of them unsatisfactory to the organizer-surfaces…
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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, September 4, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 4, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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 ROOM…
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Video Game Hang
Fri, September 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 3:00pm - see you there!
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First Friday Art Walk
Fri, September 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Explore Art, History and Community-One Step at a Time! Are you interested in connecting with art lovers, sharing stories, and soaking in the city's rich cultural tapestry? If yes, join us on the First Friday of every month for a creative stroll through Philadelphia's vibrant…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, September 6, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 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. For ages 12 and up, weekly on Saturdays from…
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Film Screening: The Legendary Marion Williams
Sat, September 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
2:00PM in the Montgomery Auditorium Join us for a screening of the documentary The Legendary Marion Williams and a panel discussion honoring the life, legacy, and unmatched voice of Marion Williams—the gospel icon who influenced a generation of artists such as Little Richard and…
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West Philly Skill Share: Urban Beekeeping
Sat, September 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn about Urban Beekeeping with Mark Berman of Anna Bee’s Honey. Learn how to care for bees in urban environments. Come see observational bees in person and go home with free honey while supplies last. Mark Berman is a Cornell Master Beekeeper and has been operating his apiary in…
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Drawing Club
Mon, September 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Work on your drawing skills at the library's drawing club! Draw from your imagination or a still life, join Quinn and let's flex those artsy muscles! For kids in High School up through seniors. No art skills are needed and materials will be provided.
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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming
Mon, September 8, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday for a marvelous time as we explore the world of STEAM. Each week will feature fun activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. All ages welcome!
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Stitch Craft
Mon, September 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.
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Chess Club
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, September 9, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications. 5:00 -…
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Equity in Public Education | Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, September 9, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. In 2023, a Commonwealth Court Judge ruled that Pennsylvania’s underfunding of school districts is unconstitutional. In response, state lawmakers in 2024 approved…
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, September 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…