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Movement & Change in the Archives
Wed, October 16, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
In celebration of Archives Month, explore how living archives can inspire action! The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group , is hosting a free, interactive community fair to showcase how movement and change are both documented in and catalyzed by…
Aisha Beliso-De Jesus | Excited Delerium: Race, Police Violence, and the Invention of a Disease
Wed, October 16, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $17.50
The Author Events Series presents Aisha Beliso-De Jesus | Excited Delerium: Race, Police Violence, and the Invention of a Disease REGISTER In Conversation with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. In 1980, Charles Wetli---a Miami-based medical examiner and self-proclaimed “cult…
Valarie Kaur | Revolutionary Love
Wed, October 16, 2024
7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: Pay What You Wish
The Author Events Series Presents Valarie Kaur | Revolutionary Love REGISTER The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour 2024-2025 is a healing odyssey across the United States calling people to rise up in courage, humanity, and love. Join visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in…
Public Health Outreach
Thu, October 17, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
A representative from the city’s Department of Public Health will be at the library to provide COVID test, masks, hand sanitizer and information on vaccines from 10 AM until noon.
Walking Group
Thu, October 17, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us! Whether you are continuing down your path or taking your first steps on your journey towards being healthier and happier, all are welcome! Walk at your own pace, weather permitting.
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
Thu, October 17, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Stick around for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.
Estrategias de Entrevista Activa: Talleres virtuales en español para búsqueda de empleo - Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, October 17, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
El mercado laboral actual exige nuevas habilidades para las entrevistas. Los candidatos ya no pueden ser receptores pasivos de las preguntas de la entrevista. Las entrevistas de hoy en día requieren un enfoque de Entrevista Activa© en el que los candidatos comuniquen activamente al…
The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2024 Elections Resource
Thu, October 17, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be at the Northeast Regional Library on Thursday, October 17, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work, and how one…
Bird Walk
Thu, October 17, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Location: Columbus Square Park (13th & Wharton) Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the…
Teen Writer’s Club
Thu, October 17, 2024
3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library will be hosting its first ever Teen Writers Club! Whether you want to become a novelist, writer, or just want a place to express yourself, this is a place to develop your writing skills with fellow young writers.
Teen Thursdays
Thu, October 17, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Teens in grades 7-12, please join us for fun craft, food, and literacy activities! From homemade milkshakes to tiny food, bad art to DIY lip balm, and book spine poetry to a gingerbread challenge, we have something for everyone!
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 17, 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…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 17, 2024
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 the Heim…
Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 17, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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 17, 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,…
Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project
Thu, October 17, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Newspapers and Microfilm Center
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Parkway Central Library
Marion Stokes was a Philadelphia activist, librarian, and public-access television producer who secretly taped thirty years of television, twenty-four hours a day. A talk back and Q&A session centered on archives and local media will follow a screening of this documentary about her life and…
Crochet Club
Fri, October 18, 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…
Chess Club
Fri, October 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.
LEAP Collage Club
Fri, October 18, 2024
3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join us for an afternoon of collage making! We have all the materials you need to create images where the only limit is your imagination. All are welcome!
Clark Park Storytime (This is through the end of October)
Fri, October 18, 2024
10:00 P.M.
Clark Park (43rd St & Chester Ave.)
Join us in Clark Park by the playground (43rd St & Chester Ave.) for outdoor storytime! Bring a blanket & snack & get ready to read, sing & dance! Storytime will take place at the library in case of inclement weather.