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StitchCraft

Mon, April 28, 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.

Other Great Programs

Read To a Therapy Dog

Mon, April 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog! Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that…

Chair Yoga with Lindsey

Mon, April 28, 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…

Journey Within Through Qi Gong

Tue, April 29, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Qi Gong is an ancient exercise like Tai Chi that focuses on slow, mindful movements. It helps to improve health and relieve anxiety. You can attend all or just one of these group of free classes at the library. April 8 ; April 15 ; April 22 ; April 29 …

Community Crafting Circle

Tue, April 29, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Bring your crafting hobby of choice to the library and stitch with your neighbors at this low-key crafting circle. This program is intended for teens and adults.

Arts and Crafts Programs

Teen Tuesdays: Friends, Food, Fun.

Tue, April 29, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West 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!

Young Adult

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, April 29, 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…

Community Events

Chess Club

Tue, April 29, 2025 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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

Cooking With Miss Keisha for Teens

Tue, April 29, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Tacony Library

Cooking with Ms. Keisha for Teens! Select Tuesdays, Winter & Spring 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM For ages 13 and up Come cook along with the mobile cooking teacher. You’ll prepare a full meal while working in a team, then enjoy the wonderful food you cooked! Join us on Feb. 25,…

Young Adult

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at 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 the…

Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Exhibition | Secretary to the People: Sheryl Oring Uses a Typewriter to Activate Democracy with Art on the Streets of Philly and Beyond

Now through Wed, April 30, 2025 8:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West at Parkway Central Library

This multimedia installation showcases over 20 years of work by artist Sheryl Oring. With her “I Wish to Say” project, in which she dresses as a 1960s secretary and takes her typewriter to public spaces such as libraries and parks to document people’s hopes, fears, and…

Treasures from the Literature Vault

Thu, May 1, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

Do you love old books? Then join us for Treasures from the Vault– a casual, hands-on book club program spotlighting items from the Literature vault! The vault, home to our closed reference collections, is a treasure trove of hundreds of fascinating pieces of literary history. This program…

Yu-Gi-Oh Card Club

Fri, May 2, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Come and play the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! Both new and seasoned players are welcomed. Staff will be present to teach the basics of the game. We'll also have cards that you can use! For ages 9-18.

Young Adult

Other Great Programs

Games and Gaming

Queer Comics Club

Sat, May 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join our book club where we explore graphic novels and manga centering queer stories and voices. Open to all ages! Meeting dates: May 3 & 17.

Other Great Programs

Yoga in Olney!

Sat, May 3, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library

Come unwind & rejuvenate yourself! This is the opportunity to relax & stretch! Provided by the Olney Community Collaborative & Roots 2 Rise. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Yoga