Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, February 27, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, February 27, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, February 27, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

Thu, February 27, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library

来中文故事時間把! 大家全用中文会看书唱吧！ Join us for Chinese Storytime! All are welcome to come read, sing, and learn at our storytime entirely in Chinese.

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler
• Baby

• Family Programs

• Storytimes

• Children
• Education
• Family
• Bilingual Programs
• Childrens Literature
• Bicultural

GED Math & Science Prep Presented by Community College of Philadelphia

Thu, February 27, 2025 1:10 P.M.
Tacony Library

FREE GED Math & Science Prep at Tacony Library Presented by Community College of Philadelphia   January 22 – April 9, 2025 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:10 – 3:40 PM NO class on Feb. 17, March 3, 5 and 6   Are you planning to take the GED or HiSET exam? This CCP…

• Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Discussion and Participation
• Other Great Programs

• Education
• Literacy
• Test Preparation
• GED

SJU MSET Tutoring

Thu, February 27, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Are you a middle or high school student looking for some homework help in geometry, algebra I or II, biology, chemistry or physics? Join us for a session of the Math and Science Enrichment Program (MSET) this fall.  St. Joseph's University (SJU) is sponsoring this community program…

• Young Adult

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Homework Help and Study Aids
• STEM
• GED

Build Club

Thu, February 27, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us for Build Club! Explore different types of toddler-friendly construction toys including MagnaTiles, Duplos, Blocks, and more. Open to all ages.

• School Age
• Preschool
• Toddler

• Arts and Crafts Programs

• Children
• Crafts and Hobbies
• Education
• Makers and Makerspaces
• LEGO

Preschool Storytime

Fri, February 28, 2025 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Join Scout in the Auditorium for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. ASL interpreted.

• Preschool
• Toddler

• Family Programs

• Children
• Education
• Family
• Sign Language

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, February 28, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, February 28, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Fri, February 28, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Music Special Collections Showcase

Sat, March 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection at Parkway Central Library

Join  Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the  Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Special Collections

SJU Writing Center

Sat, March 1, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

In partnership with  Saint Joseph's University Writing Center , the Wynnefield Library will offer free writing assistance to writers. Need help with an essay for school, cover letter, or resume? Come and see how the Writing Center can help! No appointment necessary.

• Adult
• Young Adult

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Career Workshops

• Education
• Homework Help and Study Aids
• Job Seekers
• Literacy
• Test Preparation
• GED
• Midterms Matter
• Writing

CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia

Sat, March 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Learn life-saving skills at our CPR Training Course, hosted by The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia! This hands-on training is designed for participants of all ages; children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. If you're a parent, caregiver, student, or simply…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• School Age
• Preschool
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Health and Wellness

• Education
• Family
• Medical
• Health

SAT Writing

Sat, March 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

College and test prep workshops return to the Free Library for the 2024-2025 school year, hosted by  Field Teen Center  in partnership with  The Alexander Advantage . This free series is for high school students up to age 18 and their parents. This in-person workshop will…

• Young Adult

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Homework Help and Study Aids
• Teens
• Test Preparation

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Rare Books Roadshow

Mon, March 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…

• Adult
• Young Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Rare Books Manuscripts and Digital Collections
• Special Collections
• Childrens Literature

Adult Basic Literacy Classes

Mon, March 3, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Blackwell West…

• Adult
• Senior

• Workshops and Enrichment

• Education
• Literacy
• Languages and Learning

Slice of Democracy: Your Voice, Your Future (TEEN)

Mon, March 3, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

Join Field Teen Center and PA Youth Vote for a nonpartisan discussion about the importance of voting and finding your political voice. Participants will share their opinions on issues, discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s Give Us the Ballot speech, and plan for the futures they want to…

• Young Adult

• Discussion and Participation
• Speakers and Lectures

• Citizenship
• Education
• Government Information
• Law
• Philadelphia History
• Politics
• Teens
• Social Justice
• Midterms Matter
• Hands-On History