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Teen's Space

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

Bored after school? Need a quiet space to do homework? Want to play board games or relax? Teen's Space will be the weekly club for teens to hang out at the library! Program will be held in the Community Room.

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FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Tacony Library

*** Registration is only open until September 15, 2025. Call or ask a librarian in person for signup info.*** Teens 12-18 are invited to participate in the 2025 FLoP (Free Library of Philadelphia) Bowl! Join one of ten library teams to compete weekly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo…

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

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Video Games

FLoP Bowl Esports Tournament

Tue, October 28, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

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Chess Club Tuesday - All Ages!

Tue, October 28, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Neighbors of all ages are invited to play chess with us! All supplies provided. No experience is necessary, all skill levels welcome! Chess Club will be held inside the library in the meeting room.

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Craft Circle

Tue, October 28, 2025 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Looking for a crafting crew to keep you motivated as you work on your latest project? Neighbors who knit, sew, crochet, weave or stitch are welcome to join our craft circle. Feel free to stay for the full two hours or just drop in for a little while. Call the library ahead of time if you need…

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Free Library Chess Club

Tue, October 28, 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…

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Teen Lounge Tuesdays

Tue, October 28, 2025 4:00 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!

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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group

Tue, October 28, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…

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October Book Club: The Firekeeper's Daughter

Tue, October 28, 2025 4:30 P.M.
Bushrod Library

As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in her hometown on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When her family is struck by tragedy, Daunis puts her dreams on hold.

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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, October 29, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department 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…

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LEAP Chess Club at Whitman Library

Wed, October 29, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Learn how to play or practice your skills at Whitman Lirary's new Chess Club! This weekly program is part of LEAP, the Free Library's after-school program. No groups, please, due to limited space. Every Wednesday fro 3:00 to 4:45 PM! For Kids ages 7 and up - and Teens!

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PMC Shares Workshop: Landlord Tenant

Wed, October 29, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for both landlords and tenants. This presentation outlines the various duties and obligations expected of both landlords and tenants and how to seek recourse when these obligations are not met. It will cover how a case gets to court, courtroom…

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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing

Thu, October 30, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing 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!

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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, October 30, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

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Absolute Trash Philadelphia Exhibition

Now through Thu, October 30, 2025 8:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE

Absolute Trash Philadelphia: An Investigation into the Postwar City, Wall Writing, and Local Media features selections from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Temple University Libraries. In the hundreds of clippings and images gathered here, graffiti serves as a proxy…

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Crochet and Fiber Arts Club!

Fri, October 31, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Please join textile enthusiasts at Northeast Regional Library to help grow our Crochet Club! Bring your own materials, or if you would like to learn, we have things to help get you started. Benefit by guidance from those with experience and be part of a collaborative creative environment!…