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Treasures from the Literature Vault
Thu, October 2, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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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…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, October 2, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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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, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Author Talk | COMBEE
Thu, October 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In the Social Science & History Department Harriet Tubman's legendary life is widely known: escaping enslavement, leading others to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and tirelessly fighting for change. But a crucial chapter often overlooked is her daring Civil War service as a spy…
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Souvankham Thammavongsa | Pick a Color : A Novel
Thu, October 2, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Souvankham Thammavongsa | Pick a Color : A Novel Ning is a retired boxer, but to the customers who visit her nail salon, she is just another worker named Susan. On this summer's day, much like any other, the Susans buff and clip and polish and tweeze. They…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 3, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Crochet and Fiber Arts Club!
Fri, October 3, 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!…
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, October 3, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Indego Riding Basics
Fri, October 3, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Want to bike safely around Philly? Curious about how to use an Indego bike? Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for a free 90-minute class designed to help you ride confidently and navigate the city with ease! Location: First Floor, Room 131/132 at Parkway…
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Sew What?! Donatucci Afternoon Sewcial
Fri, October 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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, Fridays from 2-4pm. Bring in…
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Let's Art!
Fri, October 3, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for an afternoon of community art making. Draw your futures or put your memories on the page! Colored pencils, watercolors and collage materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. Fridays from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Let’s Art! is part of…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 3, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Mondays and Fridays 2:30-4 pm (September 22 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
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Beginner English
Fri, October 3, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Mondays and Fridays 2:30-4 pm (September 22 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners. Sign-up…
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Chess Club
Fri, October 3, 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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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, October 3, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Make pom-poms and yarn dolls; learn the basics of crochet; finger knit; mushroom knit; or just get cozy with some yarn on a Friday afternoon. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30pm and Librarian Rachel will provide a short fiber art craft starting at 4pm every week.…
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Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke!
Sat, October 4, 2025
9:30 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Fall Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular…
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Hearts and Coffee!
Sat, October 4, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Skyline Room Have you ever wanted to have coffee (or tea) with a romance author? Join a host of local and national writers for a morning of conversation about love on the page. Hosted by Philadelphia native and USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod.
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Micro Monuments: Miniature Sculpture Workshop
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Create structures and sculptures inspired by the big themes of America’s vast monuments. Participants will be able to use a range of materials including clay, fiber and wire to construct their original artworks. All supplies will be provided. Free and open to all ages. No…
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West Philly Skill Share: Paper Cutting
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York Times for his "spell-binding cut-paper animations." Photo by Erik Ruin.
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Headshot Photos
Sat, October 4, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Get a free headshot photo taken at the library! Headshots are great for enhancing your professional portfolio or LinkdIn profile. No appointments are needed. The last person will be taken 10 minutes before the program's end (today that's by 4:20 p.m.). …