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LET'S DANCE SERIES : BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED w/ SHIRLADELPHIA

Mon, October 6, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Join us in the Central Senior Services area for an introductory dance class. We are beginning our series with BALLROOM Dance Styles. This series is dedicated for those who are blind and visually impaired. Registration is preferred. Drop in welcomed. MONDAYS OCTOBER 6, 2025 THRU…

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Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, October 6, 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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Magic the Gathering at the Library

Mon, October 6, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library

Make Magic with us! Drop in for Magic the Gathering night. Whether you are a newbie or an expert, stop by to learn the basic rules and build competence. You can bring your own deck or build one with our cards, provided by Magic Kids . We will also have raffles for MTG merch. This program is for…

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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Science and Wellness Department

Tue, October 7, 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's Space

Tue, October 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

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, October 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Tacony 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…

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 7, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

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Craft Circle

Tue, October 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Looking for a crafting crew to keep you motivated as you work on your latest project? Neighbors who knit, sew, crochet, weave or stitch are welcome to join our craft circle. Feel free to stay for the full two hours or just drop in for a little while. Call the library ahead of time if you need…

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Chess Club Tuesday - All Ages!

Tue, October 7, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Neighbors of all ages are invited to play chess with us! All supplies provided. No experience is necessary, all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, October 7, 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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Sew What?! Donatucci Evening Sewcial

Tue, October 7, 2025 4:00 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, Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Bring in…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, October 7, 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 7, 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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Photo club: Zoe Strauss

Tue, October 7, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This month Photo Club will host guest speaker, local photographer Zoe Strauss . Everyone is invited to attend. Zoe Strauss is an anarchist from Philadelphia, PA. She is the founder of the 3212 Think Tank. Photo Club meets periodically to share their work with each other. Books are always…

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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource

Wed, October 8, 2025 11:00 A.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 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a…

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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, October 8, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library

Wed, October 8, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!