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Chess Club
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for casual chess play at the library! Boards will be provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Session (Philadelphia Volunteer Examiners)
Sat, July 19, 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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Snakes Alive!
Sat, July 19, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join snake expert Scott Prior for a fun, interactive presentation of live snakes from around the world. We'll learn general information on types of snakes, their habits, and care and conservation, dispelling negativity and fears. If you dare, you can touch…
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Board Game Café
Sat, July 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Enjoy board games? Looking to socialize? Meet up with Neighbors? Have fun? Bring your favorite board games or enjoy one of the many owned by the library, including familiar favorites.Every Board Game Café will include one or two for playing (and learning) Mah Jong. Want to…
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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, July 19, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
Now through Sat, July 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Now on view, March 14, 2025 - July 19, 2025 . Thanks to the efforts of a local art collector, Heather Rose, Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Opening March 14th, the originals are on display at Drexel University's Paul Peck…
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Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
Now through Sat, July 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Now on view, March 14, 2025 - July 19, 2025 . Thanks to the efforts of a local art collector, Heather Rose, Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Opening March 14th, the originals are on display at Drexel University's Paul Peck…
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Scrabble Club
Mon, July 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Come join us for the afternoons at 12pm for Scrabble from June 16th – August 11th. In this hour-long club, students of all ages will not only learn to play Scrabble, but they ’ll also build confidence, learn teamwork & good sportsmanship, and expand on…
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Monday Matinee Movie
Mon, July 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us every Monday in July for an afternoon movie and popcorn
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Face Painting and Balloon Art!
Mon, July 21, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Eastwick Library
Join us for some Summer of Wonder fun and laughter with Taffy Fun at the library! Face painting and balloon art will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the program ends at 3:50pm.
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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Beginners)
Mon, July 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Beginners Level D&D Dungeons & Dragons 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. Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30…
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Teen Hangout
Mon, July 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Teenagers in grades 7-12 are invited to come hang out with us at the library! We'll have snacks, crafts, gaming, anime, and more!
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Fungi Futures: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
Mon, July 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Are you curious to learn how industry can become more eco-friendly? Join Christian Kustra, mechanical engineer and volunteer at the Philadelphia Mycology Club, for an overview of mycelium biomaterials, covering their sustainability, properties, and current industry applications.
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Teen Summer Scares Book Club
Tue, July 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Horror stories aren’t just for Halloween! Join us to discuss the book “The Getaway” by Lamar Giles and give your favorite cartoon character a creepy makeover. Attend without doing the reading, if you dare, but BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!
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Teen Tuesdays!
Tue, July 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join us for a Summer of creativity! Learn Crochet, create your own T-shirt using a heat press machine, sign up for raffle prizes, watch Anime Series and other activities in the Everything Teen Center located on the 2nd Flr.
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Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program
Tue, July 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
All youth aged 10-19 are encouraged to sign up for this fun and uplifting 9-week summer program! The Checkmate Chess Club, facilitated by MBK Cares, will encourage teens to build their emotional resilience while learning the game of chess. All attendees will receive professional chess…
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Board Games for Kids & Teens
Tue, July 22, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to play board games like Sorry, Candy Land, and many more! Games will be available to play on the children's side of the library. No large groups, please (10+ people) due to space constraints. Every Tuesday until August 19th. For children ages…
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Lego Club!
Tue, July 22, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Board Game Night
Tue, July 22, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Interested in a family or friend game night? Tired of the games you have at home? Want to meet new people and learn a new game? Board Game Night is for you! Come enjoy our selection of our board games at the Cobbs Creek Library. Held every Tuesday in the Community room from 5pm-6:30pm during the…
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Teen Lounge Tuesdays
Tue, July 22, 2025
3:00 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!