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Anime/Manga Table
Fri, July 19, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
Come discuss your favorite manga, anime, webtoon, and light novel series! We will share recommendations with each other, try drawing in the anime style, and plan possible activities for the fall. For more information, email Sara Palmer (palmers@freelibrary.org) or text her at (215) 948-2719.…
Chess Club
Fri, July 19, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Lillian Marrero Library's Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels! From beginners to experienced players, any student that wants to deepen their understanding of chess tactics and strategies is welcome.
Teen Gaming
Fri, July 19, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join us on Friday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm for video and board games! Feel free to bring your own games. For youth in grades 7-12.
Crochet Club
Fri, July 19, 2024
3:15 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Learn the basics of crochet with us or work on your own project. Supplies and instruction will be provided. This is a multigenerational club; anyone age 8 and up is welcome. Meets most Fridays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, July 19, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Postcard Printmaking Workshop
Sat, July 20, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Drop in for this free hands-on printmaking workshop led by Da Vinci Art Alliance artist fellow Felisa Adderley centered around topics of mass incarceration. Participants will have an opportunity to print postcards from carved blocks and add collage elements and typewriter text,…
Visual Playwriting for Teens
Sat, July 20, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Field Teen Center
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the Field Teen Center and Philly Young Playwrights for a free Visual Playwriting workshop, perfect for theater kids, comics artists, animators, and writers. Learn how to bring your stories to life with both words and art. All supplies included. Location : Field Teen Center, Ground…
Summer Meal Program
Mon, July 22, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Stop by and have a light lunch at the library. This program is for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade and meals will be available Monday - Friday, from noon - 1:00 p.m. Meals must be eaten at the library. This program is a federally-funded Child Nutrition Program sponsored by…
Monday Matinee Mondays
Mon, July 22, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a double-feature movie for teens. Stop by the library to see what we'll be showing. From 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. We'll meet most Mondays through August 12.
Chess Club
Mon, July 22, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Chess Club will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer. This program is for school-aged (and up) kids that are patient and can exhibit good sportsmanship, and concentration. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Most Mondays and Tuesdays through August 13, from 1:00 -…
Financial Help and Credit Repair Chat
Mon, July 22, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join Sherry Hoban, Executive Director of the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project (CBAP), for one-on-one financial help. Topics range from debt management to accessing annual credit reports. Bring all your financial questions! The program will meet in Parkway Central's First Floor lobby…
Monday Fun Day
Mon, July 22, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Stop in every Monday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks, and more! Text @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Mon, July 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game which relies on imagination and teamwork. Players gather together at a table, using dice, miniature figurines, maps, game rules and their imaginations to tell an exciting story together. For ages 11-14. First time players welcome!…
Chess Club for Kids!
Mon, July 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm for Chess Club! Kids 12 and under are welcome to play and learn with support from a skilled chess player. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary; all skill levels welcome! This event will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Central…
Teen Crafts: Slumber Party Series
Mon, July 22, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us in making slumber party themed crafts with a new craft each week. Skincare, phone cases, nails, and more! July 15, 22, 29, and August 5
Teen Video Game Hang-out
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Gaming and Snacks every Monday at Charles Santore Library! Come solo or with friends to play our Nintendo Switch on the BIG screen. Option to BYO Switch for local or online play. Come hangout, play games, and make friends. The Teen Video Game Hang-out is open to…
Chess Club
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Learn and improve your chess playing skills with top-notch chess players! Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. Text @ricadult or @ricschool to 81010 for reminders.
Knitting and Crocheting Circle
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Miss Merrily shares her knitting skills. All school age children (and parents) are welcome to try their hand at this fun and creative craft. Materials provided.
Coffee & Conversations: An Open Mic Night
Mon, July 22, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us for an evening filled with poetry, storytelling, and good vibes. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to listen, everyone is welcome! Enjoy captivating performances by Purpose, Mo the Poet, Will Newman,…
Table & Top for Teens
Mon, July 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Teens in grades 7-12, join us for tabletop roleplay games (similar to Dungeons & Dragons). Very friendly to new folk! You don't have to know anything about pen and paper RPGs and you don't have to join every single game. Bring your dice, bring your own characters, or bring nothing at…