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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.
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All Ages Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 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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Cooking with Ms. Keisha
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Join us for an interactive cooking workshop with Chef Keisha Prosser to learn some basic cooking skills. Come ready to learn, and eat! This class is open to kids ages 8 and up. Today we will be making chicken quesadillas (buffalo, plain & BBQ), with cookies, iced tea and pineapple…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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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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Claymobile at the Library-Kids
Tue, June 10, 2025
4:00 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Come create a ceramic design at the library! A visiting artist will lead this workshop - a unique experience. The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity. No experience needed, and all materials will be provided. Clay can be messy, please dress…