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Brains and Biases
Mon, July 14, 2025
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This workshop will provide the opportunity to unpack your own personal biases and address how they interact with others in their world. All humans are hard-wired to have biases, but we do not have to believe or act upon those initial thoughts. Terms discussed include stereotypes, bias,…
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Letter Writing Social
Mon, July 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Drop in to the library's meeting room and put pen to paper! Spend some time writing letters, catching up on your correspondence, and crafting meaningful notes to friends, family members, or community officials. Some materials and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite…
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, July 14, 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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Zine & Button-making Workshop with South Street Art Mart
Tue, July 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library
Zine & Button-making Workshop with South Street Art Mart, Tuesday, July 15th, 2pm Join South Street Art Mart as they teach participants how to make their own DIY zines and buttons! We provide the supplies but feel free to bring some magazines from home. This program is…
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Lego Club!
Tue, July 15, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Take a break from the summer heat in the library while putting together legos and making your own original constructions. Tubs of legos will be available at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Board Game Night
Tue, July 15, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Interested in a family or friend game night? Tired of the games you have at home? Want to meet new people and learn a new game? Board Game Night is for you! Come enjoy our selection of our board games at the Cobbs Creek Library. Held every Tuesday in the Community room from 5pm-6:30pm during the…
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Wonder Lab
Tue, July 15, 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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Kid’s Sewing Club
Tue, July 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us in the Children's Room as we explore a variety of hand-sewing techniques and stitches. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, cross stitch patterns, accessories, and more! This program is for school-aged children.
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All Ages Chess Club
Tue, July 15, 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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Author Talk | Betrayed: Violence Against Women
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In a career that spanned four decades, Meg Groff worked as a legal aid attorney for woman and children victims of domestic violence. Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer’s Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor is Groff’s account, which includes both the…
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Raptor Jawns!
Tue, July 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Prepare to be awestruck as Raptor Jawns brings the majestic world of birds of prey to life! Get an up close and personal introduction to two remarkable feathered guests: a Red-Tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech Owl. Get a close look at these powerful birds and learn about their roles in the…
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Teen Hangout
Wed, July 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Calling all 7th - 12th graders! Hangout with us this summer, for low-key Summer of Wonder meet-ups just for you. We'll have snacks, games, art supplies, books, and more. Meets June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 8. Come one time, or all the time! This program will take place in…
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Anime & Manga Club
Wed, July 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us at the library for our summer Anime & Manga Club! Discuss, read, or watch your favorite Anime and Manga. This program is for Teens (Ages 13-18). Held in the Community Room every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm during the month of July.
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Craft & Create
Wed, July 16, 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.
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Bird Walk
Thu, July 17, 2025
3:15 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Thursdays are for the birds! Join South Philly Library for a walk to Columbus Square Park & catch a glimpse of some neighborhood birds. We will have some binoculars and bird guides available for use during the program to help identify the birds we see. Note: We'll meet at Columbus…
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Teen Thursdays @ Kingsessing
Thu, July 17, 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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Gaming Fridays
Fri, July 18, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of play at 3:30 pm! Each week we’ll do a different activity, whether it be games, movies, obstacle courses, or outdoor play from June 27th – August 15th.
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Fiber Craft Fridays
Fri, July 18, 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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Board Game Bonanza
Sat, July 19, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Chess, Blockus, Jenga, Mastermind and other favorites at both the children’s and teen tables.
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Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist
Now through Sat, July 19, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Now on view, March 14, 2025 - July 19, 2025 . Thanks to the efforts of a local art collector, Heather Rose, Philadelphia is now home to more than 20 rarely seen marker drawings by novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Opening March 14th, the originals are on display at Drexel University's Paul Peck…