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Music Special Collections Showcase
Sat, June 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fleisher Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Join Special Collections staff for a pop-up event highlighting materials from the Music Special Collections including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music , the Drinker Collection of Choral Music, and Sheet Music. You will explore and learn…
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LET'S DANCE SERIES *biweekly
Sat, June 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
We invite you to participate in introductory dance classes hosted by SHIRLADELPHIA in the Central Senior Services area. These sessions will cover fundamental footwork and holds for partner dances, incorporating contemporary music and style.
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Kensington Summer of Wonder Event
Sat, June 7, 2025
12:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Kensington Summer of Wonder Event Are you ready for Summer? Ready to kick summer off with a resource fair! Come one, come all, to McPherson Square Library from 12pm to 3 pm. We are kicking off summer programming with IMPACT, the company, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation…
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Poetry Book Club
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join our themed Poetry Book Club! Check out and read a book of poetry from your local library relating to each month's theme. Then, we'll meet with others to discuss what we've read.
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Artist Business Round Table
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
The round table is an open forum for artists to gather, collaborate, and share what has worked for them in selling their art. This is open to all artists, al mediums, and to any endeavors that might benefit the group. We will discuss a wide range of topics: From AI and it's impact, to the…
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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Violet Oakley Unveiled
Sat, June 7, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Philadelphia’s Violet Oakley—also known as Villa Nova’s "Red Rose Girl"—makes international art history in 1902 as the first female to be awarded a commission to decorate a public building: Pennsylvania's brand new capitol in Harrisburg. In Violet…
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- Live Performances
- Other Great Programs
- New Americans
- Discussion and Participation
- Family Programs
- Speakers and Lectures
- Workshops and Enrichment
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Ants on a Log Concert
Sat, June 7, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a Pride Show featuring themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship. Ants on a Log plays award-winning music for children and other childlike people. Their shows center positivity, social justice, and silliness & are energetic, interactive, and a delight…
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LEAP Movie Matinee
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Shake off the Mondays and start your week with an afterschool movie. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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LEAP: Art Day!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Let your creativity shine! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM for hands-on art projects and crafts like bracelet making and more.
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Ants on a Log in concert at Fumo Family Library!
Mon, June 9, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Kick off Summer Reading with Fumo Family Library and Ants on a Log! Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
It’s that time of year again, Summer Reading is here! Come sign up for Summer of Wonder and enjoy some snacks and fun. There will be prizes, free books, glitter tattoos, and face painting! This event is for children, teens, and their families. We hope to see you there!
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Teen Video Game Hangout
Mon, June 9, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Join us for gaming and special treats from Small Oven Pastry Shop! Play our Nintendo Switch on the big screen or to try out some old-school Super Nintendo games. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Open to all ages 12-18.
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Gentle Yoga with Josh
Mon, June 9, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a weekly class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga in…
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Read To a Therapy Dog
Mon, June 9, 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…
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, June 9, 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…
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The Silent Submarine Service: History & Recollections of a Navy Veteran
Mon, June 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
“Torpedo in the Water!” Edward A. Sierra vividly remembers hearing those terrifying words loudly come across the speakers while submerged aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ed joined the United States Navy at age 17, having just graduated from…
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LEAP: Homework Help
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Need a little extra support with your assignments? Drop by for personalized homework assistance to help you stay on top of your studies. We’ll be here to help you tackle tough subjects and boost your confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, for grades K to 12.
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Wonder Lab
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Virtual
Wonder Lab Description: Step into the lab to test out cool science experiments and other STEM challenges every Tuesday at 3:30pm. Designed for curious minds ages 7 - 14. Fun and learning await! Image: Science Robot Girl image attached
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Teen Tuesdays
Tue, June 10, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for all sorts of activities including a book club, STEM make-and-take projects, research and study practice, arts and crafts, media shorts, and more! Stop by and see what's happening this week. Meets most Tuesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.