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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
This event is an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session hosted by the Free Library Amateur Radio Club and the Philly VEs. Available for anyone who wishes to take a US FCC Amateur Radio exam. All license classes (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra) are available to…
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, September 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
Readers of all ages can read to Huey, a certified therapy dog, to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals. Readers, both independent and learning, can practice reading skills with individual time allotted. Yes, you can just pet him too!
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Meet Author John Parra | This Moment is Special: A Día De Muertos Story
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Cost: FREE
John Parra is an award-winning, best-selling artist, illustrator, author, and educator, celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books. His work on Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of…
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Adult Writing Club
Sat, September 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for a weekly drop in writing club for adults. For writers, authors and poets and any background or genre. Come bring your work and write along side other writers or chat about your inspiration and struggles. LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Neurodivergent friendly!
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Author Visit - Philadelphia: A Walk Through History - Natalie Pompilio
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Cost: FREE
Award-winning journalist Natalie Pompilio will be discussing her new book, Philadelphia: A Walk through History . In it are guided walks through Philadelphia in celebration of America's 250th birthday. This author event will be a presentation of what is included in the book, with first-hand…
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Play Dungeons & Dragons With Us!
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Do you want to go on an adventure? Then join our Dungeons & Dragons party! Newcomers are always welcome. Recommended for age 10 and up, experience is not required, anyone can play. This program runs from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. and meets most Saturdays.
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Friends of the Andorra Library Book Sale
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for the Friends of the Andorra Library fundraising Book Sale! We'll have something for all ages and interests. All proceeds benefit the Friends and in turn, our local library. The sale will run from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. outside on the Patio. Want to donate books? Please contact Sue…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, September 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For ages 12 and up, weekly on Saturdays from…
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Guitar Showcase with Thomas Schuttenhelm
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
2:00 PM in the Music Department Join the Music Department and Thomas Schuttenhelm (Artistic Director, Network for New Music) for a guitar recital showcasing instruments from our circulating Musical Instrument Collection! Thomas Schuttenhelm is a Philadelphia-based composer, guitarist, and the…
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Online Games with Toontown Rewritten
Sat, September 20, 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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West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last.…
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Latin Dessert & Dancing with Dee!
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Latin Dessert & Dancing with Dee A Family Program September 20, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you have a sweet tooth or love dancing, don’t miss this event! Our presenter will demonstrate how to prepare Tres Leches cake. We’ll also listen to popular music from Latin America and…
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Printmaking by the People: Silkscreens and Signatures
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Join artist Kathryn Lien and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Participants will take a deep dive into the history of the Declaration of Independence, the writers and…
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Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Sat, September 20, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For adults. 2:30-4 p.m. Never played before?…
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American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop
Sat, September 20, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Topics will include Deaf culture and etiquette, a basic introduction to ASL, learning 10 - 15 everyday common signs, and practicing finger spelling of names through group learning. This program will be facilitated by Ms. Sakya Geiger, a CODA, ASL interpreter, doula and medicine woman. From 3:00…
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Legacy In Ink: Honoring Our Past, Writing Our Future | Exhibition
Now through Sat, September 20, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Legacy In Ink: Honoring Our Past, Writing Our Future highlights individuals and groups who have contributed their writing, illustrating, editing, and publishing skills to materials that stand out as beacons of the independent publishing world over the decades. Featuring the illustrations of…
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Philly Career Launch - Career Exploration Workshop
Mon, September 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Explore careers that build on your strengths and interests and get hands-on experience with online resources, such as the Free Library’s database of training opportunities at careertraining.freelibrary.org. The workshop goes from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Boxed lunch provided. Free.…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, September 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime!
Mon, September 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Miss Mary for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay for playtime immediately following storytime! Intended for our friends ages 2 and under and their caregivers. Cooler weather? We'll have storytime in the auditorium on the ground floor! Warmer weather? We'll be…
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Placement Testing for ESL Classes with CCoP
Mon, September 22, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Click here to register for a test date and view the class schedule. Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 10/6/2025. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement…