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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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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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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…
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Chess Club
Tue, June 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
The Lovett Chess Club has been in existence for nearly a decade! Intermediate players of all ages are welcome. This is a cross-generational group that plays based on ability, not age. Come play with us! We'll be meeting in the Quiet Room. Most Tuesdays, from 5:00 -…
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Music Department Movie Nights | Jaws
Tue, June 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
John Williams & Steven Spielberg created the most famous collaboration between a composer and a director (thanks IMBD!). The Music Department is hosting movie nights this summer on second Tuesdays of the month through August. Come watch with us! Can't make it in person? You can check out…
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Bridging Blocks: A WHYY Community Conversation
Tue, June 10, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
This event will be held in Parkway Central's Skyline Room - please take the gold lobby elevators to the 4th Floor. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. Host - Tony Cuffie…
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Juliana Pache | Black Crossword: 100 Midi Puzzles Connecting the African Diaspora
Tue, June 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation presents a community conversation. Desirée Gaines of Philly Download will moderate a conversation and Q&A, followed by some live puzzling led by Juliana. The founder of BlackCrossword.com and author of the groundbreaking Black…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, June 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Theatre Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, June 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Rare Book Department
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Rare Books Roadshow
Wed, June 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection
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Parkway Central Library
While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials. This pop-up event will take place…
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Game Day Wednesdays
Wed, June 11, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us in the Adult/Teen department for Scrabble, chess, trivia, checkers, card games, and more! We'll have games, or you can bring your favorites. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian, at handc@freelibrary.org. Most Wednesdays from 12:00 -…
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COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, June 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
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Sew What?! ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Wed, June 11, 2025
2:00 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, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in…
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Wednesday STEAM LEAP Activity
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
An activity that changes from week to week to explore language, art, and/or STEM topics in the children's section from 3pm-4:45pm.
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LEAP: Science Day!
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Explore the wonders of science with experiments and interactive activities like paper plane making and more! Meet us from 3:00–5:00 PM to discover something new and exciting.
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Summer of Wonder Kickoff!
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
We are throwing a party, and you're invited! Enjoy live music from popular children's band Ants on a Log, facepainting, and water ice courtesty of the Friends of Oak Lane Library. Try to guess the number of rainbow-colored Skittles in a jar for a chance to take home the entire jar…
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Youth Care Team
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join us on Wednesdays May 14th, May 21st, and June 11th from 3:30 to 4 pm for a visit from the Youth Care Team! Supporting young people ages 13-21 years old with their mental, sexual, and reproductive wellness needs through confidential and non-judgmental education, counseling, and connection to…
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Craft & Create
Wed, June 11, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Description: Calling all kids ages 7 - 14! Show off your creative side during an afternoon of crafting every Wednesday at 3:30pm. All materials will be provided.