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ESL Conversation Class: Beginner - Intermediate Level
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting with other adults in a casual learning environment. This group is for beginners to intermediate English speakers and is led by Free Library staff member David Zager, who also speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Questions? …
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, October 15, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
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…
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.
ä¸æ–‡æ•…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.
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.
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
at
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.