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Toddler Storytime

Thu, August 21, 2025 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-4 recommended.

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Toddler

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Storytimes

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Children

Career Building Blocks

Thu, August 21, 2025 11:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Receive help applying for jobs and get access to a resume generator.

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Adult

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Job Seekers

Video Game Club

Thu, August 21, 2025 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us! Play Ninetendo Switch on the big screen for local play. New players and experienced pros are all welcome. Hang out, play games, make new friends. From 3:00 to 4:30 PM

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Fri, August 22, 2025 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 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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Adult

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Career Workshops

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Online Games with Toontown Rewritten

Sat, August 23, 2025 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Are YOU toon enough? Create your own toon and join us online in playing this fan-made revival of one of the first family-friendly MMOs and stop the cogs from taking over. Learn how to play this game in person or join us online to help us beat the cogs!

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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Sat, August 23, 2025 2:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia 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 Christine. Questions? Email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org or call…

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Adult
Senior

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Discussion and Participation

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Switch Saturday

Sat, August 23, 2025 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Stop by and play multiplayer Switch games or play computer games in our computer lab

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Other Great Programs

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Computer Skills for Beginners

Mon, August 25, 2025 3:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Need computer help? Take a free digital skills workshop at the Library! Learn how to use a computer, get online, and more. Training provided by Beyond Literacy. Please call to register at 215-474-1235.

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Adult
Senior

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Computer Classes

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Federal Employee Transition Workshop

Mon, August 25, 2025 4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn and other job search tools, and networking to help transition to your next rewarding role. Registration is required, please register here: tinyurl.com/libraryfedworkshop Workshop Features: -…

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Adult

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Job Seekers

Stitch Craft

Mon, August 25, 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. Mondays at 5:00 PM.

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Internet Basics

Tue, August 26, 2025 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Visit our computer lab where you can learn about the Internet, email, and how to stay safe online.

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Adult

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Computers

Chess Club

Tue, August 26, 2025 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn to play chess or improve your game! All ages and skill levels welcome.

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Adult Summer Scares Book Club

Tue, August 26, 2025 5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “Reprieve” by James Han Mattson and hear a haunted history talk from the folks at Grim Philly. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!

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Adult

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Other Great Programs

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Online Games with Mafia.gg

Tue, August 26, 2025 5:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Learn how to play this online, text-based version of the classic whodunnit party game, Mafia. Players are secretly assigned roles as they try to identify the other team before it’s too late. Learn how to play the game in person or join us online. This is a teen+ rated game. Please contact…

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Young Adult

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Other Great Programs

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LEGO Construction Zone

Wed, August 27, 2025 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Grab your hard hats and get ready for an afternoon of building at South Philadelphia Library! Construction Zone is back and will continue every Wednesday at 1pm until the end of summer. We have plenty of LEGOs to share, so all you need is your imagination!

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Digital Wellness Wednesdays

Wed, August 27, 2025 2:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Is your device running out of room? Would you like some help organizing your emails or Google photo album? Stop by the computer lab for help decluttering your devices. Wednesdays from 2-4 PM.