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Mr. Bey’s Builders Club

Mon, December 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Want to build something amazing? Want to learn how to create with cardboard? Come learn with LEAP how to build a house with running water and lights using cardboard? Come find out on Thursdays at 3:30 pm! This program is geared towards school aged children and teens!

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Marevelous Mondays: STEAM Programming

Mon, December 1, 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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Donatucci Chess Club!

Mon, December 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Every Monday we will have Chess Club for Adults from 4-6:30 pm. Join us for the challenge and stay for the game while meeting others of the same mindset. Bring yourself and be ready to checkmate!

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Teen Video Game Hang-out

Mon, December 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Gaming 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…

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Stitch Craft

Mon, December 1, 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.

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Author Visit with Joe Lex

Mon, December 1, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Cost: FREE

Join us for an author visit from local author Joe Lex, host of the podcast All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories – some scripts from which his new book All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Hill Women has been adapted. In 2016, Joe Lex retired after more than 45 distinguished years in…

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Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, December 1, 2025 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…

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Crafty Mornings

Tue, December 2, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join Miss Chelsea the Children's Librarian for an hour of crafts. Craft is decided each week at the librarian's discretion. This program is intended for children and their families.

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Bored after school? Need a quiet space to do homework? Want to play board games or relax? Teen's Space will be the weekly club for teens to hang out at the library! Program will be held in the Community Room.

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, December 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Tacony Library

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Join Blackwell Regional Library for the all-new Teen Tuesdays, now transformed into a Teen Lounge. Teens can drop in for video games, board games, monthly crafts, and more every Tuesday. It’s your space—come make it yours!

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…

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Mammals of PA with the PA Game Commission

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Explore common mammals of Pennsylvania by interacting with pelts or furs. Learn the common names, dietary habits, and other fun facts about critters commonly found in Pennsylvania.

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Kid’s Sewing Club

Tue, December 2, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.

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Crafts and Hobbies

Falls Writing Group

Tue, December 2, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Connect with other writers for motivation, accountability, and inspiration via free writing, prompts and writing games, group sharing, feedback sessions and more. This will be a positive and non-judgmental community open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Meets most…

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3D Printing for Kids

Tue, December 2, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Join Nivita from Girls Who Code and learn to use a MakerBot 3D printer to make art and create prototypes. This program is aimed at middle schoolers (in grades 5 - 8). Materials will be provided. Tuesdays, through December 23