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June Book Club: Yellowface
Tue, June 24, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Bushrod Library
Yellowface by RF Kuang White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences. Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American. Join us to discuss this novel!
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Creative Writing Group for Adults
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Are you struggling with writer's block? Do you need an accountability partner? Do you want to meet other creatives and get feedback on your work? Join us for a half-hour of writing, and then read for the group and receive constructive criticism. Snacks provided!
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Chess Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
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Adult Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes” by Erick LaRocca and hear Mütter Museum staff give their “Bone Detectives” lecture. Attend without doing the reading, if…
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Adult Fiber Arts Club at Whitman Library
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Are you a fan of crocheting, knitting, weaving, or any other fiber art? Feel free to bring a project or start a new one to our drop-in fiber arts club and meet other fiber artists! All skill levels are welcome. Limited materials will be provided.
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Chess Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
All ages and skill levels are welcome, boards and clocks are provided. Join RCC for a 30minute lecture from Coach Chris followed by free-play to practice, learn or prepare for one of our upcoming tournaments. Questions? Email RoxboroughChessClub@gmail.com Meets most…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff.
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Rainbow Parenting Book Club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Tuesdays in June from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Lindz Amer's book Rainbow Parenting as well as other issues surrounding raising queer kids and their allies. You do not need to attend all four dates. Please come as you can. We will have a…
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Falls Writing Group
Tue, June 24, 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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Animals, Botanicals, and Otherworldly Things: Papier-Mâché Workshop
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
Come sculpt lumpy creatures, wild plants, and delightfully strange objects using papier-mâché. Artist Emilia Brintnall will guide you through her process adding color, humor, and a healthy dose of weird to your projects. The creativity workshops will take place in the Education,…
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Photo club
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
All photographers and photography fans are invited to drop in in on Photo Club meetings taking place every other month in the Art Department. Bring your own photo work to share with the group, whether you work with film or digital cameras. This is a great opportunity for…
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Crochet With Krista
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us for crochet! All levels welcome. No supplies needed. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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English Conversation Group
Tue, June 24, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Gleb. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, June 24, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, June 24, 2025
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!
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
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English Conversation Group
Wed, June 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga 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 employee Catherine. Please note this class takes place on the 2nd floor of the library and there is no elevator access.
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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance
Wed, June 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
McPherson Square Library
Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 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®…
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Philly's Professional Development Day
Wed, June 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Small businesses and career professionals are invited back to Philly’s Professional Development Day with the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center. Join us on June 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for the event hosted…