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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, October 14, 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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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 14, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Movie Jawn at the Lit Department
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library's Literature Department is proud to partner with Movie Jawn for the screening of the 1949 noir-mystery-horror film, " Alias Nick Beal" starring Ray Miland. The event will coincide with the release of Movie Jawn's fall issue. The event is…
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Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, October 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host - Tony Cuffie…
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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Archives Fair. Sky, Steel, & Screens: Caring for Our Natural, Built, and Digital Environments.
Wed, October 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Celebrate Archives Month with the Free Library at our community archives fair! The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Archivists Group , is hosting a free, interactive community fair to showcase how our natural, built, and digital…
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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Science and Wellness Department
Thu, October 16, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Please join fall's cohort of UPENN Nursing students who will be tabling in the lobby of Parkway Central Library Tuesdays and Thursdays. They'll be sharing advice for healthy living and will be able to take your blood pressure. No registration is required.
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, October 16, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Calling all 7th through 12th graders! Dive into new worlds with our exciting new video game collection, unleash your creativity in our DIY craft sessions, and connect with friends over anime/manga, movies, and snacks. Bring a friend and make some new ones too!
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Claymobile Creations
Thu, October 16, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Children and families are invited to create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile! Join us on the following dates: 11/3, 12/8/26, 1/5/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26, 4/6/26
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 16, 2025
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 ROOM…
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Nic Stone | Boom Town
Thu, October 16, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Nic Stone | Boom Town Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl meets P-Valley in Nic Stone’s adult thriller debut about two missing erotic dancers from Atlanta’s most notorious gentlemen's club and the woman committed to finding them. When…
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Dinosaurs: Animal History Before Humans (and After).
Fri, October 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Join us on October 17th for a free Zoom presentation as Jessica Lepler, a historian at the University of New Hampshire, will offer a compelling program that may change the way you view both animals and human beings! Our interactions with animals are constant and never-ending. They range…
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Crochet and Fiber Arts Club!
Fri, October 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Please join textile enthusiasts at Northeast Regional Library to help grow our Crochet Club! Bring your own materials, or if you would like to learn, we have things to help get you started. Benefit by guidance from those with experience and be part of a collaborative creative environment!…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 17, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Video Game Hang
Fri, October 17, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Compete against friends on PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch. Every Friday at 3:00pm - see you there!
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, October 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Chess Club
Fri, October 17, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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FREE WORKSHOPS! Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Beginner/Intermediate First Session (Series A)
Sat, October 18, 2025
10:45 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Ever wanted to try your hand at composing music? Join the Free Library and the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests Diane Monroe , Ursula Rucker , and Tyshawn Sorey for the first in a series of free, hands-on workshops. Apply here! No experience is required —these sessions are open…
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FREE WORKSHOPS! Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Advanced First Session (Series B)
Sat, October 18, 2025
1:15 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Ever wanted to try your hand at composing music? Join the Free Library and the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests Diane Monroe , Ursula Rucker , and Tyshawn Sorey for the first in a series of free, hands-on workshops. Apply here! No experience is required —these sessions are open…
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FREE WORKSHOPS! Unlocking Your Inner Composer: Beginner/Intermediate First Session (Series C)
Sat, October 18, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Ever wanted to try your hand at composing music? Join the Free Library and the acclaimed PRISM Quartet with special guests Diane Monroe , Ursula Rucker , and Tyshawn Sorey for the first in a series of free, hands-on workshops. Apply here! No experience is required —these sessions are open…