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If Shakespeare Didn’t Write These Plays Who Did?
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
William Shakespeare never attended a great University. He was a son of the provinces who presumably, never set foot in London until he was an adult. His father was a businessman and minor public official, who never spent a dime on his son’s education. For centuries, these facts have…
Black History Month Matinee Movie Screenings | Summer of Soul
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join us every Friday morning during Black History Month as we screen documentaries celebrating Black history, culture, and excellence. See the schedule below and contact the librarian with any questions you may have about the films. Every Friday in February at 11a.m. February 28: Summer of…
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Homeschool Reading Group
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Tacony Library
Homeschoolers are welcome to come hang out with their peers while participating in fun activities! We'll have cooking classes, literacy games, letter writing, and more! For grades K-8. Families with preschoolers are welcome to attend.
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Rare Books Roadshow
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
at
Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
Toddler Storytime
Fri, February 28, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Join Miss Chelsea at Ramonita G. Rodriguez library on Fridays for storytime! This program is geared toward toddlers but can be adapted for younger and older children. Read, sing, and play at the library!
Getting Creative with Microsoft Designer
Fri, February 28, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Hot Spots
Make your ideas come to life while exploring AI tools with the quick and easy graphic design tool from Microsoft. Registration not required. Location information at freelibrary.org/hotspots .
English Conversation Group
Fri, February 28, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is led by Free Library volunteer Suniti. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-8664.
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, February 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Fri, February 28, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…
TRRPG Character Creation Day
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on February 28th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm for an afternoon of creating characters for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons (or D&D) and more! Show off beloved characters you've crafted before and make new ones from scratch. Paper and drawing supplies will be…
Fun Fridays: Puzzles
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for Fun Friday, where each week we will play different games and activities. Today we will feature Life. This game is suited for children ages 8 and older.
Scrabble Club
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing Scrabble, Scrabble Slam, Bananagrams, and more with friends! We start at 3:00 pm and if you can spell (a little), you can play!
Manga & Anime Club
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join other fans of Manga and anime for snacks, discussions, and creative projects. For 5th - 12th graders. Meets on Fridays, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Remembering the Ancestors: Genealogy 101 for African American Family Research
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join Dr. Kenton Butcher, Assistant Professor of Race and Literature at Bucknell University, as he highlights Free Library tools and resources for African American family research. Dr. Butcher will share the story of his ancestry while providing tips and tricks for researching your own…
LEAP Free-Play Fridays
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us on Friday afternoons for games like Chess, Catan, or get creative and craft your own game and make your own rules! from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
Mindful Yoga Basics with Kate Howell
Fri, February 28, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Are you new to yoga or looking for a gentle, supportive introduction to this transformative practice? Join us for, "Mindful Yoga Basics" to experience a comprehensive introduction to yoga – postures, breath, and relaxation tools – in a warm and welcoming environment.…