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Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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…
Malcolm Gladwell | Revenge of the Tipping Point
Thu, October 24, 2024
7:30 P.M.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Cost: $50.00
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Enter at 1339 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 The Author Events Series presents Malcolm Gladwell | Revenge of the Tipping Point REGISTER In conversation with Michelle Miller In Malcolm…
Crochet Club
Fri, October 25, 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 25, 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.
Clark Park Storytime (This is through the end of October)
Fri, October 25, 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.
Read To a Therapy Dog
Sat, October 26, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Readers of all ages can read to Cene, Fig and Huey, our certified therapy dogs! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too!
Crochet Club
Sat, October 26, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join Wynnefield Library and Sisters Interacting Through Stitches to create craft projects by sharing skills at all levels in quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and felting. Throughout the year we will engage in special projects for Autism Awareness, Women’s History, Heart…
We Are What We Eat: Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Sat, October 26, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library’s newest exhibition, We Are What We Eat, explores the intersection of food, community, and identity. With recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, culinary heritage helps preserve flavors and traditions of our ancestors. Food also connects us with…
The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2024 Elections Resource
Mon, October 28, 2024
1:00 P.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 on Monday, October 28, from 1:00 p.m.-3 :00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work, and how one…
Hair Flair Experience
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Philadelphia's own Tanisha Singleton Thompson will teach young people how to care for their natural hair. Tanisha is a certified hair stylist who, along with her daughters, will teach you how to use professional styling tools, hair products, and answer any questions about hair…
Movie Matinee
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
Enjoy a movie in the library. Bring your own snacks. Movie chosen on day, PG or below rating.
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, October 28, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, October 28, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Gentle Yoga with Josh
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a weekly class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga in…
Roxborough Writing Club
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Come join us for some free-writing, prompts, and sharing of each other’s work. This is a positive and nonjudgmental community for motivation and inspiration. Open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most Monday evenings, from 5:30 - to about 6:45 p.m.
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, October 28, 2024
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Mon, October 28, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Mental Health Resource Table
Tue, October 29, 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.